BMW · Model Report
Showing safety data for the 2025 model year only.
BMW has issued a service action reminder for certain 2025 X5, X6, and X7 models concerning a potentially faulty brake booster. Affected vehicles may exhibit a modified pedal feel or a 'red Check Control message' and require a free brake booster replacement.
A BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB 65 08 26) addresses an issue where 'Automate My Habits' settings are lost after a software update to version 25-07-5XX. This affects various 2025 BMW models, including X-series, 4-series, and 7-series vehicles.
BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 51 22 24 (Revision 3) to address instances of main door seal detachment at the sealing joint in various 2025 models. This bulletin outlines the symptoms, cause, and a partial replacement procedure for the affected door seals.
This BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB 61 01 26) details a software issue causing "Secure Element Failure During Engine Start" in 2025 BMW models, leading to the "Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation." message and specific fault codes. A software update is the prescribed fix.
BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 65 27 25 to address various software-related issues affecting the infotainment head units (HU-H4, HU-H5, HU-H6) in certain 2025 BMW models, including the X5 and X3. Symptoms range from head unit resets and delayed startup to problems with…
BMW SIB 61 01 26 details a "Secure Element Failure" during engine start for 2025 BMW X5, X7, X3, X6, 740i, iX, X1, 230i, X2 models. This issue triggers the "Drive carefully. Driving stabilisation." message and various fault codes, requiring a software update to the Basic Central Platform.
BMW has issued a service action for certain 2025 X5 and X6 models regarding a potentially faulty right rear output shaft. This can cause noise, reduced driving performance, and trigger warning lights. Owners should contact a BMW center for a free repair.
BMW Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 65 20 25 addresses an issue where the Central Information Display (CID) appears black after replacing the Multifunctional Display (MFD). This occurs due to a change in MFD suppliers from Continental to InnoLux. The fix involves a software update and a…
BMW has issued Service Information Bulletin (SIB) 61 23 25 regarding a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and fault code 0318E2 appearing in 2025 BMW X5, XM, and M5 PHEV vehicles after AC charging. This issue is typically caused by using non-genuine Level 1 chargers.
BMW has identified a software issue in certain 2025 PHEV models, including the X5, XM, and M5, that can trigger the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and store fault codes BA0023 and BA0008. This is due to unfavorable Combined Charging Unit (CCU) software, but AC charging functionality remains…
BMW has released Service Information Bulletin SIB 61 19 25 for certain Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) from model years 2024-2025. This bulletin addresses an illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) due to fault code 031BFC, related to AC charging electronics.
BMW has issued Service Information Bulletin SIB 51 01 26 to address an issue where 'Smart Opener' labels were mistakenly applied to the tailgates of certain 2025 BMW X1, X3, X5, X6, and X7 vehicles that do not have the corresponding 'touchless open' or 'kick to open' function. This bulletin…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
The contact owned a 2025 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated and became uncontrollable. The vehicle traveled over a cliff down an 80-foot drop and rolled over several times before coming to a stop. The contact and her husband were transported to a medical facility. The contact sustained multiple cuts and bruises, a broken left index finger cut to the tendon that required surgical repair, and a laceration on the right leg that became infected, requiring ongoing medical treatment and therapy. The contact's husband sustained five broken ribs, a broken right knee, and multiple head and body lacerations and contusions, requiring three months in a wheelchair and ongoing medical treatment and therapy. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot and deemed a total loss. A police report was filed, but the report details were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 16,368.
VEHICLE: 2025 BMW X5 MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT(S): 15,512 COMPONENT: Forward Collision Warning / Pedestrian Warning / Automatic Emergency Braking (City Collision Mitigation) DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: On multiple occasions, the Pedestrian Warning and/or automatic emergency braking system on my 2025 BMW X5 has activated with no pedestrian, vehicle, or obstacle posing any actual risk to the vehicle. These false activations have occurred both at low speed (parking lots/driveways) and at normal driving speed on public roads. In at least two instances, the sudden, hard braking created a real risk of being rear-ended by the vehicle behind me, endangering occupants of both vehicles. SPECIFIC INCIDENTS: 1. XXX, [XXX] (residential/local road): A vehicle merged into my lane from the left ahead of me while maintaining a consistent speed matching mine, posing no collision risk. My BMW slammed on the brakes without warning, nearly causing the vehicle behind me to rear-end us. This endangered multiple passengers in both vehicles. 2. Early XXX parking lot: While backing out of a parking space, a pedestrian was nearby but showed no indication of walking into the vehicle's path. The system triggered hard braking and an audible alarm with no actual risk present. 3. XXX, local street: A pedestrian was walking on the sidewalk with no indication of intent to cross the street. The vehicle braked extremely hard and suddenly, without warning, creating a risk that the car behind us would rear-end us. I have not been in an accident as a result of these events, but the pattern shows the system engaging hard, sudden braking in response to non-threats, including at normal driving speeds on public roads, not just low-speed maneuvers. This creates a risk of rear-end collision and startles/endangers pedestrians and other drivers. I am submitting this report to document the issue and make NHTSA aware in case other X5 owners have this issue. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
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I was driving my 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i at approximately 60 mph when the vehicle in front of me stopped abruptly. I immediately applied the brake pedal firmly in an attempt to make an emergency stop. Despite applying heavy and continuous pressure to the brake pedal, the braking force felt unusually weak. The vehicle slowed gradually but continued rolling forward much farther than I expected and did not stop before I made low-speed contact with the rear of the vehicle in front of me. The vehicle did not skid, I did not feel the tires sliding, and I did not observe skid marks. My concern is that the vehicle did not provide the amount of braking force I expected despite firm emergency braking. Because BMW X5 vehicles have been subject to recalls involving the Integrated Brake system, ABS, DSC, and potentially increased stopping distance, I am reporting this incident as a possible safety-related braking defect.
While the daytime running lights are on (this vehicle has front and rear daytime running lights, so when the DRL’s are on, the taillights are illuminated as well as the front daytime running lights). When the DRL’s are on, and you use a turn signal, the rear turn signals are almost invisible to the naked eye during the day time. Reason being, the DRL’s are on, so the rear tail lights are slightly illuminated. This vehicle also has a pulsating (fade on/off) turn signals in the front and rear. It’s not a sharp on/off like a typical LED. So when using the turn signal, the rear turn signals (which also act as the taillight and brake light) are very very dim and hard to see as compared to when the DRL’s are off. The photo I will provide shows the left turn signal at its brightest point, the one on top with the daytime running lights off, are very bright and visible, whereas the bottom photo (which shows the rear daytime running taillights on) also shows the left turn signal at its brightest point, and is almost indistinguishable as to whether the turn signal is flashing. Again, both have the left turn signal on at its brightest point. This is very unsafe, and applies to all 2024-2026 BMW X5’s. J would like this rectified.
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2025 BMW X5...warning lights appeared and voice said emergency stop... emergency stop and tried to pull me off the road. shut down the vehicle for a while... and started up. finished errands. got home. vehicle would not start in the morning. dealership said it was an issue with the braking system... electronics and dead battery . said repaired. got it back. happened again...but got it going. dealership said if it happened again... press the gas pedal and it would clear up the problem. recent issue August 18, 2026. vehicle would not start. got a jump and emergency lights again.. emergency stop. vehicle towed to dealership. was told it had faults with the brake control unit. believed to be fixed but further testing to make sure. I'm worried this will happen on highway or the vehicle is not sellable if I ever want to sell or trade it in
No injuries · No fire · No crash