2019 BMW X5 steering problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2019 BMW X5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transfer case on 2019 X5,yes available for inspection upon request. At stop position making right turn or left turn the vehicle jutters,also in reverse. Yes - confirmed by the bmw service center who tried to charge for diagnostic fee. Manufacturer knows of issue on 2019 X5 models. Video of these…”
filed Dec 17, 2025
“While driving in the city, I came across a red light. When the light turned green, my car's engine shut off and the power steering turned off (unable to turn). The screen remained on but I could not start the car. This has only happened in the city when I am driving at a speed of up to 15 miles/hr…”
filed May 15, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle…Campaign 20V434000 · Jul 28, 2020
Steering problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 X5 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 X5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X5 | 4 | 7% |
| 2021 X5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2015 X5 | 7 | 5% |
| 2014 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 X5 | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.