2021 BMW X5 Recall: Official Safety Filing Summary

Compiled by the Reclia Editorial Team from NHTSA public data | July 05, 2026

📌 NHTSA Recall Summary

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Vehicle: 2021 BMW X5

Open Recalls on File with NHTSA: 12

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing: Fire System, Crash System, Steering System, Brake System, Electrical System, Suspension System, Tire System, Structural System, Software System

This page summarizes publicly available NHTSA recall filings.
It does not evaluate vehicle safety or provide certification.
Verify your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

📋 Official NHTSA Recall Data


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Campaign Number(s):
21V089000, 20V761000, 21V096000, 21V156000, 20V528000

⚠️ Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
to confirm if your specific vehicle is affected.

Recall Campaigns on File

Campaign # Date Reported Component
21V089000 18/02/2021 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
20V761000 09/12/2020 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
21V096000 19/02/2021 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
21V156000 10/03/2021 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
20V528000 01/09/2020 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
21V062000 10/02/2021 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
20V483000 14/08/2020 TIRES
21V031000 29/01/2021 STEERING:COLUMN
20V678000 04/11/2020 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
20V601000 30/09/2020 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

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NHTSA Filing Extract

According to NHTSA’s recall filings, 12 recall campaign(s) are
on file for the 2021 BMW X5. This summary is based solely on
NHTSA’s published data; Reclia has not independently verified or
investigated these campaigns.

Vehicle Information

2021 BMW X5.

Components Listed in NHTSA Filing

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Owner Guidance Based on NHTSA Filing

Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair, which is
performed free of charge under federal law. You can confirm whether your
specific VIN is affected at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA Consumer Complaints for 2021 BMW X5

  • Total complaints: 95
  • Involving crash: 9
  • Involving fire: 3
  • Injuries reported: 7
  • Deaths reported: 0

Figures are self-reported to NHTSA by vehicle owners.

🔗 Related Vehicle Information
🔹 Brand: All BMW recalls
🔹 Vehicle Type: Similar vehicles
🔹 Category: Related recall type
🔹 Related Components:
  → Fire System
  → Crash System
  → Steering System
🔍 Related Vehicle Records
  → ACURA TLX TYPE S (2023)
  → AUDI S5 (2021)
  → AUDI A5 CABRIOLET (2021)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if my 2021 BMW X5 is affected?

A: Check your VIN against the campaign number(s) on this page, or look it up at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Q: What should I do if my vehicle is recalled?

A: Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the recall repair using the campaign number.

Q: Will the recall repair cost me anything?

A: Recall repairs mandated under federal safety law are performed free of charge by authorized dealers.

Q: How many recalls affect the 2021 BMW X5?

A: NHTSA currently lists 12 recall campaign(s) for this vehicle.

⚠️ Important Disclaimer

This website is an independent, third-party informational aggregator of publicly available recall data from NHTSA.
It does not:

  • evaluate vehicle safety or risk
  • provide safety recommendations
  • replace official manufacturer or government guidance

All information is extracted from official NHTSA records.
No safety classification or risk assessment is provided by this site.

For official information, please visit nhtsa.gov/recalls




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