2015–2027 · 13 model years · 78 recalls

BMW X5 problems by year

We don't rate the BMW X5 yet, because we don't have its sales figures. The 2019 has the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (285). Owners complain most about electrical system. Popular years get more complaints, so treat these counts as a guide to what goes wrong, not a ranking.

Most common problems

Electrical system271
Engine & cooling268
Driver-assist & stability214
Transmission & drivetrain166
Brakes120
Body, glass & interior44

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, all years 2015–2027.

Every BMW X5 year at a glance

Model yearReliabilityComplaintsRecallsBest mpg
2027 X5Not rated yet0026
2026 X5Not rated yet45225
2025 X5Not rated yet110525
2024 X5Not rated yet253825
2023 X5Not rated yet51423
2022 X5Not rated yet125123
2021 X5Not rated yet1751223
2020 X5Not rated yet1621123
2019 X5Not rated yet2851322
2018 X5Not rated yet103525
2017 X5Not rated yet113625
2016 X5Not rated yet114525
2015 X5Not rated yet203627

Reliability compares each year with similar cars from 2015 to 2024, using owner complaints filed with NHTSA per car sold. Complaint counts on their own aren't a score: popular cars get more of them.

Questions people ask

What are the most common BMW X5 problems?

Owners complain most about electrical system, engine & cooling, driver-assist & stability.

Which BMW X5 year has the most recalls?

The 2019, with 13 recalls on record with NHTSA.