2019 BMW X5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (4/5)
4
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
13
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2019 BMW X5 SUV AWD
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2019 BMW X5 vehicles were involved in 18 fatal crashes with 5 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskAfter repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical… · Sep 25, 2025
- Fire riskPlease see the recall report for the complete list of models · Aug 1, 2024
- Crash riskRoof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof… · Apr 20, 2022
- Crash riskInstrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent… · Jul 8, 2021
- Crash riskWhen shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be… · Feb 19, 2021
- Crash riskRotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded… · Feb 10, 2021
- Crash riskSteering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the… · Jul 28, 2020
- Crash riskBack-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view… · Sep 27, 2019