Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (28.2% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 2.3× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 · 28.2% | Recalled | Recall 18V755000 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 30 · 20.1% | Recalled | Recall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 19 · 12.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V907000 · Recall 21V586000 |
| Air Bags | 14 · 9.4% | Recalled | Recall 16V683000 · Recall 15V147000 |
| Electrical System | 12 · 8.1% | not available | — |
| Power Train | 12 · 8.1% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 149 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 18V755000 · 2018 · reported 10/25/2018
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V907000 · 2021 · reported 11/19/2021
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V586000 · 2021 · reported 07/29/2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V683000 · 2016 · reported 09/21/2016
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 14V650000 · 2014 · reported 10/17/2014
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V147000 · 2015 · reported 03/13/2015
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“I received a warning light and checked with my OBDII reader that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid transfer pump had a implausible reading and was not…”NHTSA complaint 11517396 — filed 04/17/2023 · ENGINE
“Some engine rumbling at normal operation, and noticed a yellow check-engine light, not filled (meaning not a catastrophic issue). Attached my OBDII reader and found…”NHTSA complaint 11517391 — filed 04/17/2023 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, she began to notice smoke coming from passenger side…”NHTSA complaint 11511569 — filed 03/13/2023 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 42 of 149 NHTSA complaints (28.2%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (30), unspecified/other issues (19), fuel system, diesel (19). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 6 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V755000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
