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2022 BMW X5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 BMW X5, 35% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 24,000 miles. There is one crash and no fire or injury reports, and no related recalls are currently listed.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
24
35% of 69
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
24,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden Drivetrain Malfunction warnings followed by the vehicle shifting to Neutral or stalling, sometimes on the highway at speed.
  • Several complaints describe jerking or shuddering during low-speed maneuvers such as parking lot turns or U-turns, with the vibration reproducible each time.
  • Some owners report a failing transfer case causing jerking, shuddering, or locking up while turning or merging.
  • One driver described unintended acceleration while entering a parking lot, resulting in a crash with property damage.
  • A separate complaint describes a drivetrain malfunction warning accompanied by jerking and a strong electrical burning smell from the engine compartment.
  • Owners also mention reduced power output and the vehicle stopping mid-drive, requiring towing to a BMW dealership for diagnosis.

When 2022 BMW X5 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 6, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.

2022 BMW X5 transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month6Jan 2022Feb 2023Jul 2023Feb 2025Jul 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (6).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 BMW X5

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by X5 model year

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

  1. 20108 (6%)
  2. 201165 (23%)
  3. 201262 (21%)
  4. 201337 (23%)
  5. 201412 (12%)
  6. 201514 (9%)
  7. 201613 (18%)
  8. 201710 (14%)
  9. 201810 (14%)
  10. 201918 (10%)
  11. 202017 (15%)
  12. 202128 (26%)
  13. 202224 (35%)
  14. 20237 (22%)
  15. 202416 (11%)
  16. 20257 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2022 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 BMW X5, which is 35% of the 69 total complaints filed for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 BMW X5 transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 BMW X5.
At what mileage do 2022 BMW X5 transmission problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 24,000 miles.
Did any 2022 BMW X5 transmission complaints involve a crash?
One of the 24 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 BMW X5 involved a crash; NHTSA reports no fires and no injuries in this problem area.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.