Large SUV
2018 BMW X5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2018 BMW X5 with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
103
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 17 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 16 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
Recalls
Electrical System › Wiring › Connectors/Plugs/ReceptaclesAug 13, 2024 · campaign 24V608000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to
Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel PumpJul 29, 2021 · campaign 21V586000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
Equipment › ElectricalSep 20, 2018 · campaign 18V652000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower ArmJun 28, 2018 · campaign 18V439000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
SuspensionNov 17, 2017 · campaign 17V727000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the BMW X5
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2018 BMW X5 have?
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (20), electrical system (15), transmission & drivetrain (10). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2018 BMW X5 have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2018 BMW X5 get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.