2024 BMW X5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 BMW X5, about 11% of its 145 total complaints for the year. No related recall has been issued for this area. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported in these complaints.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 16
- 11% of 145
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- —
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning that disables the vehicle and forces an immediate stop, sometimes while driving on the interstate far from home.
- Several complaints describe the drivetrain failing repeatedly, with one owner stranded three times by the same malfunction message.
- On the X5 50e hybrid, owners link drivetrain faults to the high voltage battery system, including battery cooling problems, charging that does not stop at 100%, and high voltage error codes alongside check engine lights.
- Some owners describe a coolant smell in the cabin ventilation and a hot electrical smell after charging or during regenerative braking on long descents.
- One complaint describes the transmission disengaging and revving in drive during a turn, causing the vehicle to lose power in traffic.
- Another owner reports engine hesitation and rough driving once the gas engine engages on the hybrid model, separate from smooth performance on battery power alone.
When 2024 BMW X5 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 6, 2023, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2024 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 2024 BMW X5 have?
- NHTSA lists 16 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 BMW X5, making up about 11% of the 145 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 BMW X5 transmission or powertrain?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this component area on the 2024 BMW X5.
- What is the main powertrain problem reported on the 2024 BMW X5?
- Owners most often report a "Drivetrain Malfunction" warning that disables the vehicle, frequently tied to the high voltage battery system on the X5 50e hybrid.
- Did any 2024 BMW X5 powertrain complaints involve a crash or fire?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the reported Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2024 BMW X5.