While using the Park Assist feature on my 2024 BMW X5, the vehicle was under active system control during a parking maneuver. The system directed the vehicle in reverse and struck an object. I did not apply the accelerator. The vehicle was operating under Park Assist guidance at the time of impact. The collision resulted in damage to the rear bumper. I have reported this to BMW North America and requested a diagnostic scan to retrieve fault codes from the Park Assist module. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Park Assist system (automated parking assistance) malfunctioned during an active parking maneuver. While the system was in control of the vehicle, it directed the car in reverse and struck an object. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The vehicle moved autonomously and struck an object without driver input, resulting in a collision. A pedestrian, cyclist, or other vehicle in the path could have been seriously injured. The incident demonstrates the system cannot be trusted to safely detect and avoid obstacles while in control of the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. The vehicle is being brought to the selling dealer for a diagnostic scan to retrieve fault codes from the Park Assist module. This report is being filed prior to that inspection. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Not yet. BMW North America has been notified. Dealer inspection is pending. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No warning lamps or messages appeared prior to the incident. The system gave no indication of malfunction before directing the vehicle into the object.
2024 BMW X5 driver assistance problems
76 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 6,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 76
- of this car's complaints
- 52%
- typical mileage
- 6,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Automatic emergency braking12
- Warnings4
- Rearview system braking3
- Warning1
- Adaptive cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
BMW X5 driver assistance problems in other years
Related recalls
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Risk
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V‑104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 24V739000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
- Risk
- A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 24V697000 · Recall details
What 2024 BMW X5 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that a message to complete the recall was displayed. The local dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Three weeks ago the instrument cluster indicated a failure of the front collision avoidance system and said to have the vehicle examined by the dealer. I dropped it off two weeks ago and have been informed that they're having trouble updating the instrument panel and other component software. Other times the instrument panel would go dark for several seconds while driving. There is an open recall on X5 models produced from 01/24. Mine is not included as it was produced 11/23. Recall is 24V‑138
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. In addition, the contact stated that the parts for the recall repair had been unavailable for more than a year. The manufacturer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to stop smoothly. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, the brake pedal had an abnormal feeling. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that parts were on back order. The contact stated that the dealer was contacted several times; however, the contact was informed each time that the parts were on back order. The contact stated that the parts had been unavailable for more than a year. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A car from the other side made an illegal left turn in front of me, and I braked very early, yet still slid into them. The car had been inspected at the time at the collision center, and had DTC codes from before repair and after repair, showing the Integrated Brake systems had failures before and after. There was no mention of the results of the inspection until I asked after another braking incident occurred two weeks later. There were moments where a light would pop up for a second, then disappear. It may have happened only once.
The Integrated Brake System and Dynamic Safety Control both malfunctioned, not turning on. The car is totaled, so I don't think anything is available for inspection. There was water on the highway, and the car ended up going off the road into the grass and rolled over a few times before landing at the bottom of the ditch 100ft away. The car was not inspected because I was not aware of the major recall until I started looking into it. There was a snapshot of the DTC codes two weeks before the incident and there were codes specifically for the IB system as noted in the recall. There may have been one or two times throughout driving the car beforehand that a error light popped up, but then it disappeared almost immediately after.
Questions about the 2024 BMW X5 driver assistance
Does the 2024 BMW X5 have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2024 BMW X5, 52% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2024 BMW X5 driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 6,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2024 BMW X5 driver assistance?
Yes, 2 recalls: 24V739000, 24V697000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the BMW X5 have the most driver assistance problems?
The BMW X5 model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2024 (76 complaints), 2025 (30 complaints) and 2021 (15 complaints).
Other 2024 BMW X5 problems
Brakes 90Electrical 25Transmission 16Engine 13Acceleration 5Visibility 5Fuel system 4Airbags 3Steering 3Lights 1
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