2024 BMW X5 · symptom sheet
Brakes grind, pulse or wear early
- 90owner reports
- 6,200median miles
- 4involved a crash
Newest report Aug 22, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
90 of the 145 complaints on this car describe brake wear, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2024 X5.
Tick what matches of 90 reports
Brake wear on other X5 years
No other X5 model year has enough reports of brake wear for a sheet of its own. See every X5 year.
What this problem usually is
Brake reports cover a wide spread of symptoms. Grinding or squealing is common, and so is a pulsing pedal or a shake through the car when stopping. Others describe pads and rotors worn out long before they expected, a brake warning light, or a pedal that goes soft or sinks toward the floor. The most serious ones say the car didn't stop in time.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the ABS module (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the brakes covers the 2024 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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.
All 8 recalls on the 2024 BMW X5, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 4,500 and 11,000 miles, from the 12 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 1 service bulletin or notice for the 2024 BMW X5 that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Brake “groaning” noises heard at the rear axle at slow speeds, i.e. close to standstill, stop and go driving;when parking or maneuvering.
What owners wrote
“My car was recently fixed and the recall was remedied but still the recall has not been removed”
Filed Dec 3, 2024
“There is a recall on the carâs braking system that can malfunction at any moments. The issue was discovered back in Feb 2024 10 mos ago & no solution itâs a huge risk as per BMW to me my family & anyone on the road. 10 months and no solution is unacceptable itâs DANGEROUS”
Filed Dec 1, 2024
“My vehicle has been on a safety recall since February, 2024 and I have taken it to dealership few times they didn't fix it. I called them many times about the issue they just keep ignoring me and failing to fix it.”
Filed Nov 26, 2024
“I had a situation where the vehicle brakes were not effective on the freeway and had severe vibration while hitting the pedal, I had to almost pump the brakes to come to a complete stop. the car had no warnings and the dealership was notified, they claimed there is an open recall for the braking system and the remedy is unavailable.”
Filed Oct 20, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 4 of 90 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works