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BMW X5 M

Model years 2010–2018 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints.

3owner complaints
2recall campaigns
578service bulletins
4model years on record

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2018 X5 M01920 · 0
2012311670 · 0
2011011620 · 0
2010011570 · 0

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.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 BMW X5 M SUV N/A AWD————0.0 %
20242024 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20232023 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20222022 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20212021 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20202020 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20182018 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20172017 BMW X5 M SUV AWD————0.0 %
20132013 BMW X5 M SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★☆☆★★★★★★★★★☆17.4 %
20122012 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.

YearVariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
2026X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS818.212.915.8366
2025X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS818.212.915.8366
2024X5 M Competition · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS818.212.915.8366
2023X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS817.913.015.7364
2022X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS817.913.015.7364
2021X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS817.913.015.7364
2020X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS817.812.915.6362
2018X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS816.612.114.6341
2017X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS816.612.114.6341
2016X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS816.612.114.6343
2015X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.AS816.612.114.6336
2013X5 M · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.A619.014.116.8386
2012X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.A618.713.916.6382
2011X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.A618.913.916.7384
2010X5 M · Sport utility vehicle · Premium gasoline4.4 L, 8 cyl.A618.813.916.6382

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).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
20226Luxembourg2,410306 (WLTP)460
20174Luxembourg, Bulgaria2,329237 (NEDC)387
201636Bulgaria, Luxembourg2,286—316
201542Bulgaria, Luxembourg2,289—321
201459Bulgaria2,262—280
201321Bulgaria2,235—280
2012107Germany, Bulgaria2,367—408
2011130Germany, Luxembourg2,380—408
20108Luxembourg, Bulgaria2,380——

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.

SR/00053/25 · Injuries10 Jan 2025 · 2series, 5series, i5, 7series, i7, X1, iX1, X2, iX2, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M

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…

A12/01981/24 · Injuries2 Aug 2024 · 3 series, 4 series, 5 series, 6 series, X3, X4, X5, X5M, M4, M5

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 …

A12/00996/24 · Injuries26 Apr 2024 · i5, 5, i7, 7, 2, iX1, X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, X5M, X6M, 1, iX2, X2, M5

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…

A12/00792/24 · Injuries29 Mar 2024 · X5, X5M, X6, X7

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…

A12/00184/24 · Injuries1 Feb 2024 · 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, M3, M5, M8, X3, X4, X5, X6, X3M, X4M, X5M, X6M, Z4

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…

A12/02134/23 · Injuries15 Sept 2023 · X5, X5M, X6, X6M, X7, XM

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…

A12/01929/23 · Injuries1 Sept 2023 · 1 Series, 3 Series, M coupé, M3, X1, X3, X5M. X6M, X6, ActiveHybrid X6

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…

A12/01382/23 · Injuries16 Jun 2023 · X5, X5M, X6, X6M

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…

A12/00868/23 · Injuries21 Apr 2023 · 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6M

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 …

A12/00783/23 · Injuries14 Apr 2023 · 1, 2, 2 Active Tourer/Gran Tourer, 3, 4, 5, 6, X1, X3, X4, X5, X6, M2, M3, M4, X5M, X6

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…

A12/00307/21 · Injuries5 Mar 2021 · X5, X6, X7, X5M

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.

A12/01855/20 · Injuries25 Dec 2020 · X5, X6, X7, X5M, X6M

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.

18V248000 · Engine and engine cooling18 Apr 2018 · 2010, 2011, 2012

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.

17V727000 · Suspension17 Nov 2017 · 2018

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