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2018 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 BMW X5, spanning 5 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups5distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 13, 2024report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 BMW X5 recall campaigns

The 2018 BMW X5 report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 24V608000 dated August 13, 2024.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
August 13, 2024
Potential units
720,796campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Why it matters: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: March 28, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
July 29, 2021
Potential units
11,216campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

Why it matters: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: January 14, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V652000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
September 20, 2018
Potential units
3,501campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Why it matters: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: February 22, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V439000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
June 28, 2018
Potential units
43campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Why it matters: If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: July 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 17V727000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
November 17, 2017
Potential units
33campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

Why it matters: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Owner notification: January 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 BMW X5?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 BMW X5 campaign records are Suspension (2), Equipment (1), Fuel System, Diesel (1), Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension2
Equipment1
Fuel System, Diesel1
Electrical System1
Engine And Engine Cooling1