2022 BMW X5 power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 BMW X5 — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 2022 BMW X5 xDrive45e that has developed a drivetrain shudder during slow-speed, tight turns while lightly accelerating, such as when maneuvering in parking lots or making U-turns. The vibration is consistently reproducible under these conditions and is felt through the vehicle during the…”
filed Aug 5, 2026
“On July 8, 2026, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled while I was driving in the middle lane on the I-95 highway, creating a safety concern. There was complete loss of engine power and low power to steering. The vehicle had to be towed to BMW of Peabody, Massachusetts. The vehicle had 30850 miles…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 X5 | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 X5 | 7 | 23% |
| 2021 X5 | 24 | 24% |
| 2020 X5 | 16 | 16% |
| 2019 X5 | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 X5 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 X5 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 X5 | 12 | 17% |
| 2015 X5 | 13 | 9% |
| 2014 X5 | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 X5 | 36 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.