2025 BMW X5 service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2025 BMW X5 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While attempting to park forward into a handicapped parking space, the car lurched forward approximately 4 feet instead of braking/stopping. The braking system appeared to fail and the electrical/sensors/ADAS warnings did not engage. The vehicle drove over a cement parking block and struck a…”
filed Dec 21, 2025
“NHTSA issued a recall (#24v-104) in Feb of 2024. As yet (1 1/2 years later), no remedy is available. How long must I be at risk of a motor vehicle accident before a solution is available?”
filed Sep 14, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model yearsCampaign 24V104000 · Feb 12, 2024
Service Brakes problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X5 | 42 | 30% |
| 2023 X5 | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 X5 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 X5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 X5 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 X5 | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 X5 | 6 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 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.