2024 BMW X5 electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 10, 2026VAElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am writing to formally document serious and recurring safety concerns with my Certified Pre-Owned 2024 BMW X5e, which I purchased from BMW of Sterling on XXX. On XXX I was merging onto [XXX] during morning rush hour when my vehicle suddenly lost power and shut down in the middle of traffic. The vehicle first displayed a yellow drivetrain warning indicating that I could continue driving at reduced power to the nearest service center. Almost immediately afterward, a red…

   NHTSA complaint #11763444 · source
2. Filed Jul 14, 2026VAElectrical System

   I purchased my 2024 BMW X5 new at BMW Alexandria, Virginia it’s have approximately 34,000 miles . I have taken X5 into dealer warranty repairs regarding malfunction emergency call system since May 2026. Total 3 visits to dealer to resolve this issues has been unsuccessful in resolving the issues . At the moment ,‘‘quote’’from dealership below: the shop foreman has opened the TASARA CASE on the vehicle....and has sent the information to the head engineer of BMW OF NORTH…

   NHTSA complaint #11750450 · source
3. Filed Jun 30, 2026AZElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   The driver's odometer and vehicle status screen intermittently blacks out, whereby not showing the speed of the vehicle and any driver warnings. It appears that this may a design issue associated to thermal events (i.e., perhaps the screen is overheating when the outdoor temperature rises to 33 C or more). I have taken my vehicle to the BMW dealership in Chandler, Arizona, so they believed reprogramming was the solution. Shortly thereafter, the screen blackout condition…

   NHTSA complaint #11747520 · source
4. Filed Jun 18, 2026NYElectrical System

   The air conditioning fan has five fan beats starting with extra low, low, medium, high and extra high. The extra low is too low, but when you turn the fan speed up to one, it becomes as loud as the highest setting often sounding way too loud where it is hard to hear anything. Causes a problem then when adjusting buttons to get it to your temperature, especially while driving on an expressway. Vehicle was taken in and looked at by the dealership, but returned with the same…

   NHTSA complaint #11745118 · source
5. Filed Mar 31, 2026CAElectrical System

   Since buying the car new we have had a constant problem of the "emergency call system malfunction" on the dashboard. We've been to the dealer several times for this and each time they say they've fixed it. Last time they told us they had replaced the TCU module, but in the last month the warning has re-appeared. It seems to have affected the GPS now. While driving on the freeway the map was showing us a mile away on surface streets, giving us guidance such as "stop at the…

   NHTSA complaint #11728381 · source
6. Filed Dec 3, 2025OHDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   Three weeks ago the instrument cluster indicated a failure of the front collision avoidance system and said to have the vehicle examined by the dealer. I dropped it off two weeks ago and have been informed that they're having trouble updating the instrument panel and other component software. Other times the instrument panel would go dark for several seconds while driving. There is an open recall on X5 models produced from 01/24. Mine is not included as it was produced…

   NHTSA complaint #11702677 · source
7. Filed Sep 19, 2025VAElectrical System

   Since purchasing the car new, the check engine light has come on repeatedly (probably about ten times in 2+ years). I believe it’s related to the electric charging components. This seems to be a known and unresolved problem with this model. BMW has refused to replace the vehicle or even acknowledge that this is a known problem, even though I paid almost 90K for the car. They just expect me to take it to the dealership every couple of month. I told them I want to trade in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11688281 · source
8. Filed Aug 13, 2025CAElectrical SystemTransmission & Drivetrain

   The drive train failed on the car and left the car without power as the transmission disengaged and was revving in drive mode. This happened when I was making a right turn. Oncoming traffic had to dodge us making it a very dangerous situation. The shoulder was narrow so half of the car in the number one lane. The car had been back into the dealership many time for similar issue but this time the car actual hard warning signs flash on the screen and loss complete power and…

   NHTSA complaint #11680302 · source
9. Filed May 21, 2025FLBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   I purchased this vehicle under my company to rent and make some extra income for my family. We also had a baby in August of 2024 so wanted a larger vehicle for the family. We purchased the vehicle on Feb 20,2024 and the recall was issued on Feb 14,2024. We were sold a lemon. I went to the dealership and told them they said they will have a solution in a year. Still no solution and I still cannot rent my vehicle because it has an open recall. Me and my family do not feel safe…

   NHTSA complaint #11662248 · source
10. Filed Apr 17, 2025TXBrakesElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

    As I was turning into a disabled parking space the vehicle speed suddenly increased speed by itself and hitting the brakes had no effect on the speed. This caused the vehicle to hit a concrete pillar that held the handicap parking sign

    NHTSA complaint #11655269 · source
11. Filed Jan 14, 2025CADriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    The rear cross traffic sensor does not warn when there is oncoming traffic. It puts me, my passengers and other cars at a safety risk. BMW Palm Springs investigated and tested and states that the system is not providing any error messages. But in physical testing the system does not work as described in the BMW marketing video [XXX] . I have owned this car for six months and the rear cross traffic sensor has never worked. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF…

    NHTSA complaint #11635847 · source
12. Filed Dec 30, 2024SCElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    2024 July summer time, the compressor started same issue as the temperature increased. All of a sudden, the car was started showing major “drivetrain error” and “high voltage battery error”. I have taken the car again back to the same dealership and this time the car was starting to show major system failures. I have kept BMW in the email loop and at the first instance itself I have called out that cooling issues can cause battery issues, and it happened exactly like that…

    NHTSA complaint #11633156 · source

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