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2021 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

7

6 current

Combined

12.7L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,937

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.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022202 · manufacturer campaign 61 81 22RC

20 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: 4 2022 · X 5 2019–2022 · X 6 2020–2022 · X 7 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

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2021596 · manufacturer campaign 61 88 21RC / M61 88 21RC

24 September 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2021 · 5 2020–2021 · X 3 2020–2021 · X 5 2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit. Note: This recall is for potentially affected vehicles that did not have battery cell module(s) replaced as a part of TC Recall No. 2020-464. Under this new recall the battery cell module(s) must be replaced.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the battery cell module(s) of the high-voltage battery. BMW recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via iDrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.

170 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2021078 · manufacturer campaign 66 80 21RC

18 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: 3 2019–2021 · 4 2021 · 5 2020–2021 · 7 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

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2020605 · manufacturer campaign 12 88 20RC

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: 3 2021 · 4 2021 · X 5 2021 · X 6 2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that connect the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator may not have been installed correctly. As a result, the electrical connections could overheat.

Why it matters

Electrical connections that overheat could increase the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the bolts connecting the 48-V battery cables to the starter-generator and replace them, if necessary.

130 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

High Voltage

Transport Canada recall 2020464 · manufacturer campaign 61 87 20RC / M61 86 20RC

30 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: 3 2021 · 5 2020–2021 · X 3 2020–2021 · X 5 2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain plug-In hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), debris may have entered the high-voltage battery during production. As a result, the battery could short circuit.

Why it matters

A short circuit in the battery could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

BMW will notify owners by mail and inform you to take your vehicle to a dealer to test the high-voltage battery. The cell module(s) will be replaced, if necessary. BMW recommends that you should not charge your vehicle and that you should not drive the vehicle in manual mode, sport mode or use the shift paddles until the recall repairs have been completed. BMW also recommends that you should drain the high-voltage battery via iDrive, by setting/leaving the charging state at 30%, until the recall repairs have been completed.

194 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2020409 · manufacturer campaign 63 82 20RC

1 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: X 5 2020–2021 · X 6 2020–2021 · X 7 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wrong headlight lenses may have been installed. This could cause the headlights to produce blue light. Canadian regulations do not allow headlights to emit a blue light.

Why it matters

Headlights that produce blue light may confuse other road users. 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 inspect the headlights. They will be replaced, if necessary.

160 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 50% of 155 2021 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
302 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2021 BMW X 5 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2021 BMW X 5. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2021 BMW X 5 get?
NRCan rates the 2021 BMW X 5 at 12.7 L/100 km combined, emitting 302 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 5 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2021 BMW X 5 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,937 in fuel, producing roughly 5,867 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.