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2023 BMW X5 Recalls

2023 BMW X5 Recalls
Updated Jun 5, 2026·Daniel Wilson

Recall Summary

The 2023 BMW X5 has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.

Most are for minor compliance or labeling issues.

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Total Recalls

4
0 High Risks

Source: NHTSA Campaign Data

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How to Handle Recalls

Check your VIN

Locate your 17-character VIN on the dashboard or driver's door jamb.

Verify Status

Visit the NHTSA Recall Website or the manufacturer's official page.

Schedule Repair

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Note: Unrepaired recalls can affect vehicle safety and resale value. We recommend checking for open recalls at least once a year.

Recall Summary

What the recall count means for the 2023 BMW X5

The 2023 BMW X5 has 4 recall campaigns on record. Not automatically, but you should still verify that every recall remedy was completed. The 2023 BMW X5 has 4 recorded recall campaigns, and open work can change the ownership risk materially.

Which systems are affected?

The main systems named in recall filings for the 2023 BMW X5 include SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT.

What should buyers check before purchase?

Run a VIN recall lookup, confirm dealer remedy completion, and compare the recall themes against the maintenance and complaints reports before committing.

What is the most serious recall on the 2023 BMW X5?

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.

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Data and Methodology

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

FAQ

How many recalls does the 2023 BMW X5 have?

There are 4 recall campaigns for the 2023 BMW X5.

Recall rows are tied to NHTSA campaign-level source references.

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Are there safety critical recalls for the 2023 BMW X5?

There are no documented high risk recalls for this model year. However, always confirm remedy availability with a VIN lookup.

Recall response workflow is provided next to the data table.

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Recall campaigns
4
Primary source
NHTSA recall filings and campaign references
Workflow
Count, campaign details, remedy status, and VIN verification

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In this guide

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Action Plan
  3. 03Should Buyers Worry?
  4. 04NHTSA Recalls
  5. 05Data and Methodology

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Recalls for 2023 BMW X5 Buyer's Guide

4 total campaigns

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ID: 22V942000

Seats

Critical Fasteners

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.

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ID: 22V820000

Visibility

Windshield

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.

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ID: 23V821000

Power Train

Automatic TransmissionControl Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.

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ID: 23V253000

Seats

Mid/Rear AssemblyHead Restraint

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."