Model year 2015 · BMW

2015 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X5. The most recent was reported on November 19, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: X5.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 BMW X5, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V907000	November 19, 2021	Fuel System, Diesel
21V586000	July 29, 2021	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V755000	October 25, 2018	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
16V683000	September 21, 2016	Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
15V147000	March 13, 2015	Air Bags
14V650000	October 17, 2014	Seats

Systems involved: Air Bags (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Seats (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V907000

Fuel System, Diesel

Report received by NHTSA: November 19, 2021
Owner notification: July 6, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 50,404 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Safety risk

A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V907000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V586000

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: July 29, 2021
Owner notification: January 14, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11,216 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V586000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V755000

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA: October 25, 2018
Owner notification: May 13, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 44,368 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW X5: May 7, 2013 – June 19, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.

Safety risk

The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V755000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V683000

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA: September 21, 2016
Owner notification: November 1, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 3,606 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW X5: May 7, 2014 – November 18, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V683000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V147000

Air Bags

Report received by NHTSA: March 13, 2015
Owner notification: June 24, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 46 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW X5: August 28, 2013 – February 16, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator.

Safety risk

Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V147000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V650000

Seats

Report received by NHTSA: October 17, 2014
Owner notification: December 16, 2014
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 11 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 BMW X5: September 12, 2014 – September 21, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record: X5

Defect summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V650000, filed by BMW of North America, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 19, 2021.