How common are engine problems on the 2022 BMW X5?

NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2022 X5, which is 29% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.

What is the main engine issue owners report on the 2022 X5?

The most frequently described problem is water pump or coolant pump failure, often flagged by a low coolant warning light, with a median mileage at failure of 37,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2022 BMW X5 engine problems?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.

Have engine complaints led to crashes or fires on the 2022 X5?

Of the 20 engine complaints, NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 1 fire, with no injuries reported.

How does the 2022 X5 compare to other X5 years for engine complaints?

The 2022 X5's engine complaints make up 29% of its total complaints, similar to 2018 (29%) and lower than 2020 (44%) and 2011 (45%).

2022 BMW X5 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2022 BMW X5, 29% of all 69 complaints filed for the year. The most common failure is water pump or coolant pump failure, with median mileage at failure of 37,000 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Engine complaints: 20; 29% of 69
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 37,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Water pump or coolant pump failures triggering low coolant warning lights and requiring dealer replacement.
Coolant leaking onto electrical circuits inside the engine compartment after a cracked or failing water pump.
Sudden unintended acceleration reported while idling or parking at low speed, in some cases resulting in a crash.
Drivetrain malfunction warnings causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop shortly after purchase.
A fire originating near the battery and firewall area accompanied by a burning smell and smoke from under the hood.

When 2022 BMW X5 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2022, latest Sep 10, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 BMW X5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by X5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201061 (43%)
2011130 (45%)
2012111 (38%)
201357 (35%)
201425 (26%)
201551 (34%)
201623 (31%)
201717 (23%)
201821 (29%)
201966 (35%)
202049 (44%)
202133 (31%)
202220 (29%)
20235 (16%)
202418 (12%)
20258 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 BMW X5?: NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2022 X5, which is 29% of the 69 total complaints filed for that model year.
What is the main engine issue owners report on the 2022 X5?: The most frequently described problem is water pump or coolant pump failure, often flagged by a low coolant warning light, with a median mileage at failure of 37,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2022 BMW X5 engine problems?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this engine issue.
Have engine complaints led to crashes or fires on the 2022 X5?: Of the 20 engine complaints, NHTSA records show 3 crashes and 1 fire, with no injuries reported.
How does the 2022 X5 compare to other X5 years for engine complaints?: The 2022 X5's engine complaints make up 29% of its total complaints, similar to 2018 (29%) and lower than 2020 (44%) and 2011 (45%).