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2018 BMW X 5

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

6

5 current

Combined

11.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,565

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2024468 · manufacturer campaign 11 83 24RC

13 August 2024

Transport Canada lists: 2 2014–2016 · 3 2012–2016 · 4 2014–2016 · 5 2012–2016 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, fluid from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system could leak on the intake air hose. As a result, the fluid could enter the electrical connector for the water pump and cause a short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, BMW advises you to park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs are completed. BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the water pump and electrical connector. The dealer will also install a shield on the connector.

78,381 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021711 · manufacturer campaign 11 84/85/86/87 21RC

19 November 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2014–2018 · 5 2014–2016 · 7 2015 · X 3 2015–2017 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler could crack internally and leak. If this happens, you may notice the following symptoms: a warning symbol in the instrument cluster displaying a loss of coolant, reduced engine power, an unpleasant exhaust odour, an unusual noise from the engine and/or smoke from the engine compartment. Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada Recall no. 2018-587.

Why it matters

A cracked EGR cooler could create the risk of an engine fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the EGR cooler. The dealer will also inspect the intake manifold, and replace it, if necessary.

12,702 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2021469 · manufacturer campaign 13 80 21RC

29 July 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2014–2018 · 5 2014–2016 · X 3 2015–2016 · X 5 2014–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the high-pressure fuel pump may wear prematurely. This can cause reduced engine performance and could lead to a sudden engine stall. Note: A warning lamp on the instrument cluster will turn on if the fuel pressure drops.

Why it matters

A loss of engine power 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 replace the high-pressure fuel pump.

3,486 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2018353

28 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: X 5 2018 · X 6 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front left lower control arm pivot bolt may not have been properly hardened during the manufacturing process. This could cause the front left lower control arm pivot bolt to break, which could affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the front left lower control arm and replace it as necessary.

19 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2017568

17 November 2017

Transport Canada lists: X 5 2018 · X 6 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the lower control arm suspension bolts may not have been tightened properly during the manufacturing process. Loose lower control arm suspension bolts could affect vehicle handling, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the lower control arm suspension bolts and tighten them to specification.

15 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 72% of 110 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
270 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2018 BMW X 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2018 BMW X 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 BMW X 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 BMW X 5 at 11.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 270 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 BMW X 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,565 in fuel, producing roughly 5,313 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.