2022 BMW X5

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified NHTSA he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by NHTSA regarding the subject matter of the petition.

Summary of Event: On 13-September-2026, while operating my 2022 BMW X5 M50i at a low speed into a commercial parking lot, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic failure of the braking system, resulting in a single-vehicle crash. Sequence of Failure: 1. Initial Action: I entered the parking lot and applied normal pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle initially began to decelerate as expected. 2. Total Brake Failure: As the vehicle approached a specific parking space, I applied additional downward pressure on the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. At that moment, further pressing on the brake pedal failed to decelerate or stop the vehicle. The brake pedal became entirely unresponsive. 3. Dashboard System Warnings: At the time of incident, multiple critical warning messages abruptly flashed on the digital instrument cluster. The dashboard indicators explicitly stated faults in the Drivetrain, Chassis, and Stabilization systems. 4. Emergency Evasive Mitigation: With the braking system failed and the vehicle continuing forward toward hazards despite continuous maximum brake pedal pressure, I was forced to take immediate emergency steering action to avoid an unsafe area. I deliberately directed the vehicle out of the parking lot path and steered into a wooded area immediately beyond the space, striking a large boulder to bring the vehicle to a physical stop. Manufacturer & Dealership Action: The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership, Tulley BMW of Nashua. I opened a formal case with BMW Customer Relations to conduct a safety defect investigation. After several weeks, a BMW representative verbally stated on the phone that their telematics data review was "inconclusive" and noted that they could not physically test-drive the car due to the structural crash damage.

NHTSA ID

11776575

Incident

Sep 13, 2026

On October 15, 2026, at approximately 5:50 PM EDT, my 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: 5UXCR6C06N9L45925, approximately 43,797 miles) caught fire in the engine compartment. I noticed a burning smell while driving in Bound Brook, NJ, pulled over, and saw flames coming from the engine bay. There was no collision. The Bound Brook Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was purchased new in 2022 and regularly maintained. No injuries occurred.

NHTSA ID

11771599

Incident

Oct 15, 2026

The bolts by the front differential broke off, the differential broke, leading to damage to the coolant lines to the transmission, leading to catastrophic failure of the differential needing the vehicle to be towed.

NHTSA ID

11771450

Incident

Oct 7, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start immediately or hesitated while starting. The messages "Goodbye" and "Pre-ventilation" were displayed. The contact attempted to start the vehicle several times before the vehicle was able to start. The contact related the failure to the starter. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ID

11768590

Incident

May 1, 2026

Mileage

40,000 mi

The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,709.

NHTSA ID

11765962

Incident

Dec 1, 2025

Mileage

43,709 mi

Starter stops working randomly and has trouble starting sometimes. This may be an issue when in traffic or at a light when the start stop feature could possibly not engage. Vehicle only has 40k miles. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and they said it is a known issue at BMW.

NHTSA ID

11765849

Incident

Sep 21, 2026

xDrive all-wheel-drive has made the car slow down unexpectedly and produce a shudder, especially in slow corners and under gentle acceleration. The vehicle has also rapidly accelerated upon entering or exiting a freeway on ramp.

NHTSA ID

11763265

Incident

Mar 22, 2026

Front differentials failed at 31k miles. Potential for the car to lock up or break down in highway. Problem was confirmed by independent shop.

NHTSA ID

11761720

Incident

Sep 2, 2026

In the affected vehicles, an incorrect screwlocking device (circled) may have been usedfor the mounting bolts of the door latch locks.

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the redair bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great

The EVAP systems purge (vent) valve limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original in-service date.

The center console and front cup holder get noticeably too warm to the touch on long journeys with the interior "Heating on".

The Radiator Grilles Lower Active Air Flap Assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and/or workmanship has been extended to 15 years / 150,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.