2018 BMW X5 M — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 BMW X5 M
The 2018 BMW X5 M has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by BMW of North America, LLC for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 BMW X5 M
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 BMW X5 M, potentially affecting up to 33 vehicles.
Recall 17V727000 — SUSPENSION
| 33 vehicles affected
Defect: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Consequence: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 BMW X5 M
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 BMW X5 M.
Safety Rating for the 2018 BMW X5 M
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 BMW X5 M in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 BMW X5 M
BMW of North America, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 BMW X5 M. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
B610920 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction. The customer may also complain about any of the following: Engine can no longer be switched off Drive position (D) cannot be engaged on...
B621019 — SERVICE BRAKES
INCORRECT CONDITION BASED SERVICE DATA FOR BRAKE FLUID SERVICE. "Brake fluid service due since 12/2001" is displayed in the instrument cluster although the vehicle is only a maximum of 1 year old. Software error in the KOMBI (Instrument Cluster).
B840518 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAMMING OF CONNECTEDDRIVE CONTROL UNITS: Vehicles with the optional equipment listed above, and available functionality, are unable to be controlled using the Apps.
B310117 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
TICKING NOISE FROM FRONT AXLE ON TURNS: A hard mechanical clacking noise is heard when making turns coming from the front axle.
B660718 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
GREEN BARS DISPLAYED IN CENTRAL INFORMATION DISPLAY WHEN CAMERA ACTIVE: Wide green bar across bottom and up right side of Central Information Display (CID) when reverse gear is selected and the Surround View camera is active.
B660118 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE: Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
B652517 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ENTRY EVO HEAD UNIT WILL NOT PLAY MP3 FORMATTED CD's: Data CDÕs (encoded as MP3Õs) can NOT be played.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 BMW X5 M
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BMW X5 M
- 2013 BMW X5 M — 0 complaints
- 2018 BMW X5 M (current)