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Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–118 of 118, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2018–Apr 1, 2018.
Back to 2018 BMW X5 problems & recallsThis archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
NHTSA communication ID: 10138386
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CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT · SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING · WHEELS.
Source record 10138386 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138379
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DRIVE WARNING CCM MESSAGES: Check Control Massages (CCM) displayed:
Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN.
Source record 10138379 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10138377
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MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL): IHKA FC 801386: After program the vehicle with I-Level F025-17-11-500 or higher; the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates while driving.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Source record 10138377 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136358
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A/C FAILURE: FC 801252 ELECTRIC A/C COMPRESSOR: INTERNAL FAULT DETECTED: Air conditioning (A/C) failure with IHKA fault code "801252 - Electric A/C compressor: Internal fault detected".
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10136358 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136357
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HVAC BLOWER NOT WORKING: HVAC blower is not working.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10136357 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136356
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DELIVERY STOP: REFRIGERANT AIR CONDITIONING: A Delivery Stop has been issued (effective March 15, 2018) on Model Year 2018 BMW X5 and X6 vehicles produced from January 16 Ð February 19, 2018. This delivery stop involves the evacuation and refill of the air conditioning system.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.
Source record 10136356 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136355
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HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES HAVE VISIBLE INTERNAL MOISTURE/CONDENSATION: Water on the inside (A) or misting (B) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES.
Source record 10136355 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136352
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BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure: This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10136352 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136347
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HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM: ISOLATION FAULTS: The Check Control message (CCM), "Powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Source record 10136347 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136344
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TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Source components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK.
Source record 10136344 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10136000
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CONNECTEDDRIVE-REMOTE SERVICES DO NOT FUNCTION: Remote Services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the BMW Connected App) do not function after vehicle has been sitting for extended amount of time (In excess of 20 hours).
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES.
Source record 10136000 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10135992
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NBT-EVO Head Unit Cannot be Swapped between Vehicles for Testing. 'Component Protection Active': If either the NBT-EVO head unit or Body Domain Controller (BDC) are swapped into a different vehicle they will cause the head unit NBT-EVO to enter a locked mode once it recognizes a different VIN.
Source components: EQUIPMENT.
Source record 10135992 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142945
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Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.
Source record 10142945 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142942
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REMOTE KEY WILL NOT OPEN OR START VEHICLE: Remote key battery in service significantly less (under a year) than expected two-year life-span.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
Source record 10142942 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142941
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NBT-EVO (NEXT GENERATION NAVIGATION PROFESSIONAL) HEAD UNIT CANNOT BE SWAPPED BETWEEN VEHICLES FOR TESTING. ÕCOMPONENT PROTECTION ACTIVEÕ
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
Source record 10142941 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142940
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NO AUDIO PLAYBACK AFTER REPLACING THE HEAD UNIT HIGH 2 (HU-H2): After replacing the Head Unit High (HU-H2) and performing ISTA4 programming, there is no audio playback.
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
Source record 10142940 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142933
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TAILGATE UNINTENTIONALLY OPENS: Trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE.
Source record 10142933 at NHTSANHTSA communication ID: 10142929
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CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering wheel while stationary.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · STEERING.
Source record 10142929 at NHTSA