There are 2 owner-reported suspension complaints for the 2015 BMW X5in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
Shock busted completely though the shock mount.
HAVE A 2015 BMW X5. PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND PICKED IT FROM FACTORY. THE SUSPENSION HAD BEEN MAKING A NOISE AND IT'S FOUND THAT THE CONTROL ARMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER REPLACING AND A FEW THOUSAND MILES, THE SAME ISSUE RECURS IN THE NEW CONTROL ARMS IN THE FROM SUSPENSION. THERE SEEMS TO BE A DEFECT IN THE CONTROL ARMS THAT BMW IS PROVIDING/SUPPLYING, ESPECIALLY WHEN DIAGNOSING COSTS $145, PART AND INSTALLATION COST $800 EACH TIME FROM THE DEALER.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026