NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 BMW X5 M Safety Record
The 2022 BMW X5 M has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 56 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2022 BMW X5 M, no crash-test data is available from NHTSA. The agency has not assigned this model year an overall safety rating, nor are there any star ratings for frontal, side, or rollover performance. Consequently, a Safety Index score cannot be computed. The vehicle's recall record stands at zero open campaigns. Owner complaints total 56, though these remain unverified by NHTSA. Without federal crash-test assessments, a comprehensive safety profile for the 2022 BMW X5 M cannot be established.
The 2022 BMW X5 M was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 56 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 BMW X5 M?
The 2022 BMW X5 M has no recall campaigns on record with NHTSA, a noteworthy absence. This lack of federal safety action is the primary factor in its Light burden band classification. However, the 56 owner complaints submitted to NHTSA contain specific allegations, including 9 alleged crashes and 3 alleged injuries. A concentration of 9 unverified allegations pertain to the Forward Collision Avoidance system, an area critical to preventing collisions. Beyond this, the Power Train component is cited in 14 complaints, followed by the Electrical System at 12, and the Engine at 10. No crash-test data is available for the 2022 BMW X5 M, nor for any adjacent model years, leaving no federal safety ratings for direct assessment.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 BMW X5 M have any recalls?
The 2022 BMW X5 M has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no named recall components, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive notices associated with this model year at this time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 BMW X5 M?
Owners have filed 56 unverified allegations with NHTSA. The most frequently cited components are Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Vehicle Speed Control. These are unverified consumer reports, not established defects.
56 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 BMW X5 M?
Before purchasing a used 2022 BMW X5 M, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm that no open recall campaigns have been issued after this record was compiled. A clean VIN lookup does not address complaint allegations or crash-test gaps.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2022 BMW X5 M specifically, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2022 BMW X5 M in NHTSA records, placing it in the Light burden band.
- Forward Collision Avoidance is the subject of 9 unverified owner complaints for this model year, a component concentration that shoppers may want to probe during a pre-purchase inspection.
- Of the 56 total unverified complaints filed for this model year, 9 allege a crash and 3 allege an injury; these are consumer allegations reported to NHTSA and have not been confirmed as defects.
FAQ2022 BMW X5 M safety questions
Was the 2022 BMW X5 M crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 56 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 BMW X5 M have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 BMW X5 M as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X5 M?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 56 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 BMW X5 M. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the BMW X5 M 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.