Lemon Law · Model-year problems
2021 BMW X5
What owners of this model year report to the federal safety regulator, the repair attempts that make a California lemon law claim, and what a buyback covers.
What owners report
On file for 2021 BMW X5
Public defect-investigation and recall notices on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. If any of these describe your vehicle and the manufacturer's repair has not fixed it, Song-Beverly may apply.
- 22V267000 · Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly · reported 20 April 2022 · owner letters mailed 20 June 2022 A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. Read campaign 22V267000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V156000 · Seats: mid/rear assembly: head restraint · reported 10 March 2021 In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury. Read campaign 21V156000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V096000 · Back over prevention: sensing system: camera · reported 19 February 2021 If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Read campaign 21V096000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V089000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners · reported 18 February 2021 A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash. Read campaign 21V089000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V062000 · Service brakes, hydraulic · reported 10 February 2021 · owner letters mailed 25 May 2021 A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. Read campaign 21V062000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 21V031000 · Steering: column · reported 29 January 2021 A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Read campaign 21V031000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 20V761000 · Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery · reported 9 December 2020 Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. Read campaign 20V761000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 20V678000 · Suspension: front: control arm · reported 4 November 2020 If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Read campaign 20V678000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 20V601000 · Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery · reported 30 September 2020 The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury. Read campaign 20V601000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
- 20V528000 · Exterior lighting: headlights · reported 1 September 2020 Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash. Read campaign 20V528000 at nhtsa.gov · the full record on this site
The statute
When a warranty problem becomes a lemon
These are the presumptions in the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Tanner Consumer Protection Act (Cal. Civ. Code § 1793.22). Each applies when the defect is first reported, and the vehicle is presented for warranty repair, within 18 months of delivery or 18,000 miles, whichever comes first. They are presumptions, not predictions about any individual vehicle.
A
Two or more attempts (safety)
For a defect that could cause death or serious injury, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
B
Four or more attempts
For the same non-safety warranty problem, reported within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
C
30 days out of service
Cumulative, for warranty repair, within 18 months or 18,000 miles.
Have an attorney read your 2021 BMW X5 repair orders.
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