2015 BMW X5 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 BMW X5 has 12 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues with the auxiliary water pump running continuously after the vehicle is turned off, causing battery drainage. Some also report engine overheating, failures related to the fuel pump, and airbags that did not deploy during crashes.
Common Issues
- Auxiliary water pump malfunction. The water pump continues running after the vehicle is turned off, causing parasitic battery drain despite repairs to the thermostat, hoses, and water pump itself.
- Cooling system failures. Faulty coolant pumps and connectors lead to engine overheating; replacement of these parts is often required to remedy the issue.
- Camshaft-related mechanical issues. Broken or undersized cam bolts have been reported, causing starting problems and requiring valve cover inspection.
- Battery drainage. Continuous battery drainage occurs even after multiple battery replacements, linked to electrical or mechanical faults such as the auxiliary water pump.
- Seat belt malfunction. Rear passenger side seat belt fails to extend properly, potentially affecting occupant safety.
- Engine warning light illumination. Check engine lights illuminate due to exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) module and cooler malfunctions; some vehicles are excluded from related recalls.
- High-pressure fuel pump failures. Fuel pump failure may cause the engine to stall, leading to high repair costs when not covered by recall.
- Airbag non-deployment. In reported collisions, airbags failed to deploy, resulting in injuries such as traumatic brain injury from impacts.
The X5 has 6 recalls affecting various safety and engine components. They cover airbags, seat belts, fuel pumps, and the exhaust gas recirculation system among others.
Recalls
- Head Protection System air bag (15V147000). A loose connection to the inflator gas generator may cause insufficient inflation during a crash. Affects 46 vehicles. Dealers will replace the system free of charge. No do not drive or park outside advisory.
- Left rear seat belt frame (14V650000). Insufficient welding at the left rear seat belt attachment could cause failure during a crash, affecting 11 vehicles. Dealers will replace the seat frame at no cost. No driving restrictions.
- High-pressure fuel pump (21V586000). Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving. Affects 11,216 vehicles. BMW will replace the fuel pumps free of charge. No do not drive advisory issued.
- EGR cooler and intake manifold (21V907000). Internal leakage of the EGR cooler can cause coolant and soot mixture leading to smoldering particles and melting intake manifold. Affects 50,404 vehicles. Dealers will replace the cooler and inspect or replace the manifold. No do not drive advisory.
- EGR cooler with integrated valve (18V755000). Similar to above, coolant leakage into the cockpit can cause melting intake manifold and fire risk. Affects 44,368 vehicles. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as necessary. No driving restrictions.
- Driver’s frontal air bag inflator (16V683000). The inflator housing may separate in a crash, sending metal fragments into the cabin. Affects 3,606 vehicles. BMW will replace the driver air bag free of charge. No do not drive advisory.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recall remedies, or safety defects with the 2015 BMW X5 may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney experienced in vehicle defect cases can help clarify options.
2015 BMW X5 Summary
2015
Model Year
12
Total Complaints
6
Total Recalls
109651
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 BMW X5
11216 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
2015 BMW X5
50404 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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.
Risk: A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
2015 BMW X5
44368 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 BMW X5
3606 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
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.
2015 BMW X5
46 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
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.
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.
2015 BMW X5
11 vehicles affected
SEATS
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.
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.
Complaints
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2109786FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My high pressure fuel pump failed. There is a recall affecting these [XXX] ) but apparently my car even though its the same year and model, did not 'qualify'. Its exactly whats listed in the recall and its having exactly the same fault. Im facing an extremely high repair bill because its not a part of the recall.....for whatever reason INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2100745ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the EGR module and cooler were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V755000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2090526FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I was making a left turn in stopped traffic. Lanes 1 and 2 yielded die to bumper to bumper traffic...as I crossed into lane 3 at 5 to 10 mph...struck by a vehicle going 55 mph plus in opposite direction. My vehicle spun into 3rd vehicle. I hit my head 2 times on driver windows. No airbags deployed. I suffered a traumatic brain injury.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2090525FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
I was making a left turn in stopped traffic. Lanes 1 and 2 yielded die to bumper to bumper traffic...as I crossed into lane 3 at 5 to 10 mph...struck by a vehicle going 55 mph plus in opposite direction. My vehicle spun into 3rd vehicle. I hit my head 2 times on driver windows. No airbags deployed. I suffered a traumatic brain injury.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2090524AIR BAGS
I was making a left turn in stopped traffic. Lanes 1 and 2 yielded die to bumper to bumper traffic...as I crossed into lane 3 at 5 to 10 mph...struck by a vehicle going 55 mph plus in opposite direction. My vehicle spun into 3rd vehicle. I hit my head 2 times on driver windows. No airbags deployed. I suffered a traumatic brain injury.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2062870ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the water pump remained running while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the thermostat, hoses, and water pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted with the water pump continuously running while the vehicle was turned off. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2062869ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the water pump remained running while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the thermostat, hoses, and water pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted with the water pump continuously running while the vehicle was turned off. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2062502SEAT BELTS
one seat belt in the BACK SEAT on PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT PULL out . stay stuck . can pull out to 1.5 inches then somtimes "3. then back to "1.5
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2061957ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing battery drainage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the auxiliary water pump was continuously running after turning off the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with parasitic battery draw due to the auxiliary water pump malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2061956ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing battery drainage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the battery was replaced twice; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the auxiliary water pump was continuously running after turning off the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with parasitic battery draw due to the auxiliary water pump malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2059184ENGINE
My 2015 X5 decided it was not going to start. The vehicle was was looked at by a technician only to determine thay the cam sensor was not active and the car would not start. Moving forward with diagnostics the sensor was ruled out as good. Moving forward the valve cover was taken off for inspection only to find that the cam side bolt was hanging only by the wall of the valve cover. the gear is still in place it has nkt jumping timing but the end of the cam bolt is and has been broken off at the end inside the man approximately a half inch of the end of the bolt is in the hole. I stopped the technician from moving forward with anything else. I recently looked up for a recall but do not see any for the X5 but open recalls on other models. please let me know if this is a problem with the six cylinder turbo and it under sized cam bolt thank you for your help and time.
2015 BMW X5
ID: 2054116ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to lose automotive power and reduced speeds and smoke was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was driven to the home and while parked in the garage the temperature gauge indicated that the engine temperature was extremely hot. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant pump and coolant pump connector was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 151,000.