Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2024 BMW XMRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2024 BMW XM. Most complaints involve wheels (2) and service brakes (2). The EPA rates it 14 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
14mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
6campaigns
Latest Jul 2026
Owner complaints
7
Top: wheels
Fuel cost / yr
$5,550est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

6 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Service brakes

Free remedy

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. 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.

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Jul 1, 2026NHTSA 26V422000

Electronic stability control (esc)

Remedy pending

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.

Electronic stability control (esc)Reported Oct 2, 2024NHTSA 24V739000

Electronic stability control (esc): control module

Free remedy

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.

Electronic stability control (esc)Reported Sep 18, 2024NHTSA 24V697000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 9, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2024 – Dec 2025
  1. Wheels2
  2. Service brakes2
  3. Steering2
  4. Tires1
  5. Electrical system1
  6. Engine1
  7. Suspension1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each XM model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
20233
20247
20252
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 9, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Wheels

2 reports
“Purchased 2024 XM in July 2024. Since then all 4 rims have cracked. Quote by BMW to replace $2500. If replaced I would have paid 10k in a year to replace wheels plus the 3k spent in May and June 2025 for a set of new tires. This week my PSI was zero. I could hear the air coming out. Took XM to a tire shop to find out nothing was wrong. The tire was fine and the previously repaired crack was fine. The shop added air and it held. Then the next day, I could hear air seeping from another tire. My husband drove it around the subdivision and came back home to add air. The seeping had stopped. There’s not a week that I’m not adding air to the tires. I keep a compressor in my XM, whereas last week I had to inflate the tires after work twice. The tire shop unbiased opinion is that, there’s a flaw in the design such that, the wheels are too big for 23” tires, with inadequate spacing between the two. The shop that repairs the rims charges $195. As a women Driving this vehicle, it gives me anxiety because I feel its unsafe to drive not knowing if an unsuspecting crack will cause the vehicle to become disabled or if a tire would blow, causing loss of control. If BMW…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Dec 1, 2025WheelsODI 11702166

Service brakes

2 reports
“I applied normal pressure to my brakes to slowly come to a stop and my brakes locked up and started jerking the car. I was told in October of 2023 by the dealership I purchased the car from that there was a recall and no fix. I just checked with them again today and there is still no fix. I am having problems with the braking system and can not get the car fixed.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 2, 2025Service brakesODI 11633680

Steering

2 reports
“THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD NUMEROUS ERROR CODES ONE TIME IT STATE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN BECAUSE OF DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION INTER ALIA VEHICLE IS LEAKING FROM MOTER BUT IS UNDETECTED DURING THIS RECALL WE HAD ANOTHER ERROR CODE GO OFF SHOWED TO TOM BUSH BMW ON ATLANTIC ALONG WITH LIQUID LEAKING FROM MOTOR/TRANSMISSION THIS WAS IN FIST 90 DAYS OF VEHICLE WE HAVE ONLY HAD THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN ONE YEAR 10/08/2024 DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN WITH ERROR CODE 90 DAYS BEFORE THIS - VEHICLE HAD SERIOUS ERROR CODES INCLUDING ....DRIVETRAIN ERROR CODES ITS BEEN OVER A MONTH SINCE BMW HAS ISSUED RECALL TO OUR VIN BMW WANTS US TO DRIVE VEHICLE KNOWING SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR TO US AND OUR CHILDREN WE TOOK VEHICLE TOM BUSH AND TOLD THEM TO TAKE VEHICLE”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Nov 14, 2024Steering, Electrical system, EngineODI 11625126
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 9, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
4.4L 8-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
EV range
300 mi (EPA)

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
XM
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
121714$5,550244
  • XM
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L, Turbo
    12 city · 17 hwy · $5,550/yr
    14
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 9, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 BMW XM as of Nov 9, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 9, 2026Vehicle 19235
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 XM questions

How many recalls does the 2024 BMW XM have?

6 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2024 BMW XM problems?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are wheels (2), service brakes (2), steering (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 BMW XM get?

The EPA rates the 2024 BMW XM at 14 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 9, 2026