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.
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.
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.