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2019 BMW X5

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

12

10 current

Combined

10.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,645

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2025514 · manufacturer campaign 12 90 25RC

25 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2020 · X5 2019–2020 · X6 2020 · X7 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a BMW dealer during recall 12 83 24RC (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-444) may not be effective. As a result, certain vehicles require a second repair. On certain vehicles, if you try to start the engine repeatedly, the starter could overheat. If this happens, and nearby components contact the starter, it could cause a fire.

Why it matters

A fire can create the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the engine starter.

14,573 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2024444 · manufacturer campaign 12 83 24RC

1 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2020 · X5 2019–2020 · X6 2020 · X7 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, if you try to start the engine repeatedly, the starter could overheat. If this happens, and nearby components contact the starter, it could cause a fire.

Why it matters

A fire can create the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the vehicle software.

11,802 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022202 · manufacturer campaign 61 81 22RC

20 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: 4 Series 2022 · X5 2019–2022 · X6 2020–2022 · X7 2019–2022

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could allow you to close the sunroof remotely without the key fob inside the vehicle. Canadian regulations require the key fob to be in or near the vehicle when closing the sunroof.

Why it matters

A sunroof that can be closed without the key fob in or near the vehicle could create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reprogram the roof function control unit. Alternatively, you can download an over-the-air update to fix this problem.

6,235 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021078 · manufacturer campaign 66 80 21RC

18 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2019–2021 · 4 Series 2021 · 5 Series 2020–2021 · 7 Series 2020–2021 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear correctly in the central display. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse gear.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to update the rearview camera software, if necessary.

2,263 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2019480 · manufacturer campaign 66 82 19RC

1 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: 3 Series 2019–2020 · 5 Series 2018–2020 · 6 Series 2018–2020 · 7 Series 2019–2020 · and 7 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rearview camera does not return to the default settings when it turns on. This could make the rearview image difficult to see if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting. Canadian regulations require that the rearview display returns to the default view each time the camera is turned on.

Why it matters

Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rearview camera. Drivers are recommended not to adjust the display brightness at or near the lowest setting, and contrast at or near the highest setting, until this recall is completed.

14,323 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Wheels

Transport Canada recall 2019358

24 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: X5 2019

What is wrong

The wheel bolts on the left side of certain vehicles may not be properly tightened. This could cause the bolts to loosen or fall off, and could result in a wheel separating from the vehicle.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that separates could also hit another person or vehicle.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the left side wheel bolts and ensure they are properly tightened. Owners are advised to not drive their vehicle until the recall repairs are completed.

2 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2019335

4 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: 7 Series 2020 · X5 2019 · X7 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pumps (HPFP) may have been attached to the cylinder head incorrectly. Over time, this could cause the flange of the HPFP to crack. This could result in a fuel leak in the engine compartment.

Why it matters

A fuel leak in the engine compartment could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the high-pressure fuel pumps.

8 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2019249

24 May 2019

Transport Canada lists: X5 2019

What is wrong

One BMW X5 was produced without a vehicle identification number (VIN) label under the windshield. Canadian regulations require the VIN to be clearly visible from outside the vehicle.

Why it matters

This labelling error is unlikely to affect safety.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify the owner by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a VIN label.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019070

14 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: X5 2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not be properly tightened. This could cause the seat or seat belt come loose or detach in a crash. Drivers may notice a rattling noise in the area near the bottom of the seat if the bolts are loose.

Why it matters

A driver that is not properly restrained could be injured in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a BMW dealer to have the bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt inspected and tightened, as required.

11 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2018721

20 December 2018

Transport Canada lists: X5 2019

What is wrong

The affected vehicle may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. The airbag warning label on the driver and/or passenger side sun visors may be incorrect or missing. A missing or incorrect sun visor air bag warning label would not provide the required air bag warning information to the driver and/or passenger, which could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

A dealer will inspect the vehicle and install a new driver and/or passenger sun visor with the correct label as necessary.

1 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 82% of 121 2019 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
245 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2019 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 12 recalls on record for the 2019 BMW X5. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2019 BMW X5 get?
NRCan rates the 2019 BMW X5 at 10.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 245 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2019 BMW X5 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,645 in fuel, producing roughly 3,941 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.