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2018 BMW X5 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2018 model year.

The 2018 BMW X5 is covered by 5 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

CampaignReceivedComponent
24V6080002024-08-13Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles
21V5860002021-07-29Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V6520002018-09-20Equipment › Electrical
18V4390002018-06-28Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm
17V7270002017-11-17Suspension

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/Receptacles (24V608000, 2024-08-13)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.

Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.

Free fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW of North America, LLC · 720,796 vehicles · NHTSA record

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump (21V586000, 2021-07-29)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

BMW of North America, LLC · 11,216 vehicles · NHTSA record

Equipment › Electrical (18V652000, 2018-09-20)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

Free fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW of North America, LLC · 3,501 vehicles · NHTSA record

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Arm (18V439000, 2018-06-28)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

Risk: If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

BMW of North America, LLC · 43 vehicles · NHTSA record

Suspension (17V727000, 2017-11-17)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Free fix: 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.

BMW of North America, LLC · 33 vehicles · NHTSA record

A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.

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