Large SUV
2026 BMW X5: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2026 BMW X5 with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
45
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
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 | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 19 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 4.4 L | All-Wheel Drive | 15 mpg |
Recalls
Air Bags › Critical FastenersDec 4, 2025 · campaign 25V837000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.
Visibility › Windshield › Critical FastenersAug 27, 2025 · campaign 25V556000
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.
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 2026 BMW X5 have?
Owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (12), electrical system (10), body, glass & interior (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 BMW X5 have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 BMW X5 get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.