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 — Electrical System (37.9% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 67 · 37.9% | Recalled | Recall 18V732000 · Recall 24V576000 · Recall 25V644000 |
| Engine | 47 · 26.6% | not available | — |
| Steering | 18 · 10.2% | Recalled | Recall 20V434000 |
| Power Train | 17 · 9.6% | not available | — |
| Service Brakes | 12 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V062000 |
| Air Bags | 12 · 6.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V520000 |
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 177 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 18V918000 · 2018 · reported 12/19/2018
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V513000 · 2019 · reported 07/03/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source 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 18V732000 · 2018 · reported 10/17/2018
If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing 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 21V096000 · 2021 · reported 02/19/2021
If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 19V541000 · 2019 · reported 07/23/2019
Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, 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 19V684000 · 2019 · reported 09/27/2019
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases 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 20V434000 · 2020 · reported 07/28/2020
A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, 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 21V062000 · 2021 · reported 02/10/2021
A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase 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 19V096000 · 2019 · reported 02/13/2019
The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 21V520000 · 2021 · reported 07/08/2021
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 22V267000 · 2022 · reported 04/20/2022
A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 24V576000 · 2024 · reported 08/01/2024
A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing 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 25V644000 · 2025 · reported 09/25/2025
An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire. 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.
“Vehicle didnât move after coming to a full stop at a traffic light. And it displayed a message stating the starter has overheated and that…”NHTSA complaint 11651739 — filed 03/31/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Starter stopped working. VEHICLES Body Style : 2019-2020 BMW X5 (X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i) SUV Descriptive Information : Power Train : GAS Production Dates…”NHTSA complaint 11649893 — filed 03/22/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Emergency call malfunction light came on. System is an important vehicle safety features. Vehicle taken to dealership for inspection. No visual damage present on vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11649573 — filed 03/20/2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 67 of 177 NHTSA complaints (37.9%), followed by engine (47), unspecified/other issues (25), steering (18). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
177 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 13 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V918000. 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.
