BMW X5
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
BMW X5 Reliability Overview
The BMW X5 has been produced from 1999 to 2026. Over 28 model years, NHTSA has received 4,305 complaints and issued 192 recall campaigns for this model.
28
Model Years
4,305
Complaints
192
Recalls
1999–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 BMW X5
Complaints: 2
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: back-over-prevention-warnings
2025 BMW X5
Complaints: 88
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
2024 BMW X5
Complaints: 238
Recalls: 7
No rating
Top Issue: electronic-stability-control-esc
2023 BMW X5
Complaints: 38
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 BMW X5
Complaints: 84
Recalls: 1
No rating
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2021 BMW X5
Complaints: 132
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2020 BMW X5
Complaints: 120
Recalls: 11
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 BMW X5
Complaints: 233
Recalls: 13
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2018 BMW X5
Complaints: 89
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2017 BMW X5
Complaints: 111
Recalls: 6
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2016 BMW X5
Complaints: 100
Recalls: 5
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2015 BMW X5
Complaints: 197
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2014 BMW X5
Complaints: 128
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: fuelpropulsion-system
2013 BMW X5
Complaints: 210
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2012 BMW X5
Complaints: 370
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2011 BMW X5
Complaints: 394
Recalls: 14
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2010 BMW X5
Complaints: 187
Recalls: 14
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2009 BMW X5
Complaints: 203
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2008 BMW X5
Complaints: 319
Recalls: 10
No rating
Top Issue: engine
2007 BMW X5
Complaints: 119
Recalls: 8
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2006 BMW X5
Complaints: 220
Recalls: 2
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2005 BMW X5
Complaints: 109
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2004 BMW X5
Complaints: 93
Recalls: 4
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2003 BMW X5
Complaints: 134
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: electrical-system
2002 BMW X5
Complaints: 136
Recalls: 3
No rating
Top Issue: air-bags
2001 BMW X5
Complaints: 214
Recalls: 12
No rating
Top Issue: latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2000 BMW X5
Complaints: 37
Recalls: 6
No rating
Top Issue: power-trainautomatic-transmission
1999 BMW X5
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 1
No rating
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | N/A | back-over-prevention-warnings |
| 2025 | 88 | 4 | N/A | electronic-stability-control-esc |
| 2024 | 238 | 7 | N/A | electronic-stability-control-esc |
| 2023 | 38 | 4 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 84 | 1 | N/A | unknown-or-other |
| 2021 | 132 | 12 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2020 | 120 | 11 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 233 | 13 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2018 | 89 | 5 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2017 | 111 | 6 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2016 | 100 | 5 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2015 | 197 | 6 | N/A | engine |
| 2014 | 128 | 8 | N/A | fuelpropulsion-system |
| 2013 | 210 | 6 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2012 | 370 | 10 | N/A | engine |
| 2011 | 394 | 14 | N/A | engine |
| 2010 | 187 | 14 | N/A | engine |
| 2009 | 203 | 12 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2008 | 319 | 10 | N/A | engine |
| 2007 | 119 | 8 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2006 | 220 | 2 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2005 | 109 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2004 | 93 | 4 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2003 | 134 | 3 | N/A | electrical-system |
| 2002 | 136 | 3 | N/A | air-bags |
| 2001 | 214 | 12 | N/A | latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch |
| 2000 | 37 | 6 | N/A | power-trainautomatic-transmission |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 | N/A | — |