Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 X5 M | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine2
- Electrical system1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 10 model-year variants; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 BMW X5 M SUV N/A AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2024 | 2024 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2023 | 2023 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2022 | 2022 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2021 | 2021 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2020 | 2020 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2018 | 2018 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2017 | 2017 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 0.0 % |
| 2013 | 2013 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 17.4 % |
| 2012 | 2012 BMW X5 M SUV AWD | — | 17.4 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 15 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 14.6–16.8 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2025 | X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2024 | X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 18.2 | 12.9 | 15.8 |
| 2023 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2022 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2021 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.9 | 13.0 | 15.7 |
| 2020 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 17.8 | 12.9 | 15.6 |
| 2018 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2017 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2016 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2015 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 16.6 | 12.1 | 14.6 |
| 2013 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 19.0 | 14.1 | 16.8 |
| 2012 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.7 | 13.9 | 16.6 |
| 2011 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.9 | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| 2010 | X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline | 18.8 | 13.9 | 16.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
413 new BMW X5 M cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Luxembourg (6).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 306 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 4 | 237 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 36 | — |
| 2015 | 42 | — |
| 2014 | 59 | — |
| 2013 | 21 | — |
| 2012 | 107 | — |
| 2011 | 130 | — |
| 2010 | 8 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the X5 M in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
The hollow shaft of the servomotor was not welded correctly. The weld may not be able to withstand high braking pressure build-up and may break. In this case, the reduced braking performance requires greater force and the braking distance may increase. In addi…
A seam on the inflator housing of the driver airbag may not have been correctly welded. In case of accident, when the airbag is deployed, the inflator can burst, releasing metal parts which could cause injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation …
The integrated braking system could be compromised, which could lead to an unexpected failure of the hydraulic braking assistance, thereby requiring greater pressure on the brake pedal. This can result in a longer braking distance, as well as failure of the An…
The dashboard in the affected vehicles may not have been manufactured to the manufacturer specifications. In the event of anaccident, the passenger side airbag may not deploy as intended which could increase the risk of injury to the frontpassenger. The produc…
Due to a manufacturing error, the weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not have been correctly executed. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the ITCU, causing it to fail. This may lead to transmission seizure, increasing t…
The gas generator in knee airbag modules was not properly inserted into the air cushion, resulting in the cushion failing to unfold sufficiently. As a result, it may not be able to deploy correctly in the event of an accident, leading to a reduction in the res…
The propellant in the driver airbag can deteriorate due to high humidity and temperature variations. In the event of an accident in which the airbag deploys, this could result in fragments from the inflator casing coming loose and injuring the vehicle’s occupa…
The driver or passenger airbag inflator may malfunction. In the event of an airbag activation this can lead to the release of fragments from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval a…
The airbag may deteriorate over time, and if deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on …
The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time, and If deployed, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to burst and metal fragments could pass through the cushion material causing injury to occupants. The product does not comply with the Reg…
The steering spindle may not have been properly bolted and could become detached.As a result the steering control would be lost, increasing the risk of an accident.
Due to defective welding, the push bars on the front axle beam may become detached.Moreover, a failure of the welding quality may result in a crack of the bearing bracket. This could lead to loss of wheel control, increasing the risk of an accident.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
2 campaigns cover the X5 M.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
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.
NHTSA recalls