2021 BMW X5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
9
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
12
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 4 report injuries (7 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 BMW X5 vehicles were involved in 7 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskRoof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof… · Apr 20, 2022
- Crash riskHead restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the… · Mar 10, 2021
- Crash riskWhen shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be… · Feb 19, 2021
- Crash riskRight front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which… · Feb 18, 2021
- Crash riskRotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded… · Feb 10, 2021
- Crash riskSteering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened… · Jan 29, 2021
- Fire riskConnection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have… · Dec 9, 2020
- Crash riskWeld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing… · Nov 4, 2020