The 2021 BMW X5 SUV RWD has received impressive safety ratings with a 4-star rating for overall front crash, 5-star ratings for overall side crash, and 5-star ratings for side barrier. Furthermore, it comes equipped with standard electronic stability control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning systems, enhancing the safety features of the vehicle. Despite its positive safety ratings, there have been 44 complaints and 12 recalls reported for this model. It is essential to address these reported issues to ensure the overall safety and quality of the BMW X5.
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Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2021 BMW X5 SUV RWD
ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.
Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2021 BMW X5 SUV RWD Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.
Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Front Crash Rating | Not Rated | 4 | 4 |
| Front Crash Driver Side Rating | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Front Crash Passenger Side Rating | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Side Crash Rating | Not Rated | 5 | 5 |
| Side Crash Drivers Side Rating | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Crash Passenger Side Rating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front | Not Rated | 5 | 5 |
| Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear | Not Rated | 5 | 5 |
| Overall Side Barrier Rating | Not Rated | 5 | 5 |
The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.
| Test | 2005 Score | 2021 Score | 2024 Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollover Rating | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| Rollover Possibility % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Dynamic Tip Result | |||
| Side Pole Crash Rating | Not Rated | 5 | 5 |
This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.
Choose a component to see what complaints people have made about them.
Choose a component to see what recalls people have made about them.
Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 m340i xdrive, m440i xdrive coupe, 530i, 530i xdrive, 540i, 540i xdrive, 740li, 740li xdrive, 840i gran coupe, 840i xdrive gran coupe, x5 sdrive40i, x5 xdrive40i, x6 sdrive40i, x6 xdrive40i, and x7 xdrive40i vehicles. the connection between the 48-volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections."Consequence:
Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of incident: 2020-12-09
Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2021 330e and x5 xdrive45e, 2020-2021 x3 xdrive30e, and 2020 mini countryman se all4 vehicles. loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit."Consequence:
A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire.Remedy:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on October 16, 2020. Although potentially affected BMW owners received interim owner notification letters, all potentially affected BMW owner vehicles have been remedied; therefore, BMW Final owner notification letters will not be necessary. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Component(s) Involved: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Date of incident: 2020-08-18
This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.
BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.
| Manufacturer | Complaint Count | Recall Count | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | 208,358 | 3,259 | 1 |
| CHEVROLET | 111,306 | 2,082 | 2 |
| TOYOTA | 81,019 | 1,852 | 3 |
| HONDA | 61,937 | 1,268 | 4 |
| NISSAN | 56,226 | 930 | 5 |
| DODGE | 45,756 | 827 | 6 |
| HYUNDAI | 44,150 | 649 | 7 |
| GMC | 34,441 | 1,410 | 8 |
| KIA | 29,832 | 501 | 9 |
| CHRYSLER | 27,698 | 254 | 10 |
| TESLA | 26,230 | 730 | 11 |
| BMW | 24,890 | 1,877 | 12 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | 23,125 | 829 | 13 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | 19,066 | 2,925 | 14 |
| SUBARU | 18,513 | 703 | 15 |
| MAZDA | 10,599 | 364 | 16 |
| PONTIAC | 10,430 | 138 | 17 |
| CADILLAC | 9,434 | 444 | 18 |
| AUDI | 7,865 | 1,093 | 19 |
| BUICK | 7,851 | 279 | 20 |
| SATURN | 7,672 | 84 | 21 |
| MERCURY | 7,374 | 135 | 22 |
| LEXUS | 6,373 | 408 | 23 |
| LINCOLN | 5,897 | 423 | 24 |
| ACURA | 5,722 | 382 | 25 |
| MINI | 5,585 | 366 | 26 |
| INFINITI | 4,000 | 187 | 27 |
| MITSUBISHI | 3,912 | 397 | 28 |
| VOLVO | 3,875 | 727 | 29 |
| PORSCHE | 2,646 | 1,231 | 30 |
| SUZUKI | 2,272 | 123 | 31 |
| FIAT | 2,205 | 80 | 32 |
| SAAB | 1,536 | 76 | 33 |
| JAGUAR | 1,195 | 198 | 34 |
| SMART | 528 | 17 | 35 |
| GENESIS | 436 | 42 | 36 |
| ISUZU | 249 | 37 | 37 |
| ALFA ROMEO | 161 | 37 | 38 |
| MASERATI | 76 | 46 | 39 |
| BENTLEY | 46 | 159 | 40 |
| POLESTAR | 42 | 2 | 41 |
| LUCID | 14 | 6 | 42 |
| CODA | 4 | 2 | 43 |
| MAYBACH | 0 | 0 | 44 |