Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 BMW X5, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other8
- Electrical system8
- Power train8
- Engine5
- Structure4
- Service brakes3
- Forward collision avoidance2
- Back over prevention2
- Visibility2
- Tires1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 5 2023 X5 vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 BMW X5 failed the safety check 0.19% of the time — 72% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 14,290 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
20,150 BMW X5 cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 9.0 l/100 km on the road against 7.3 in the WLTP test (+23%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 507 | 14.5 | 11.4 | +27% |
| Petrol hybrid | 1,302 | 12.8 | 10.6 | +21% |
| Diesel | 1,159 | 9.3 | 7.1 | +31% |
| Diesel hybrid | 8,231 | 9.0 | 7.3 | +23% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 8,951 | 7.5 | 1.0 | +650% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2023 BMW X5 cars on Dutch roads are the 3.0 hybrid (230 kW, 308 hp), 3.0 hybrid (210 kW, 282 hp) and 3.0 hybrid (155 kW, 208 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 hybrid | 230 kW 308 hp | 1,633 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 210 kW 282 hp | 1,058 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 155 kW 208 hp | 28 |
| 3.0 hybrid | 250 kW 335 hp | 24 |
| 4.4 hybrid | 460 kW 617 hp | 21 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,819 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 59% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €116,641.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde30
- Band beschadigd10
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld8
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht2
- Stuur- of fuseekogel met slijtage kleiner of gelijk 1,0 mm2
- Band vertoont uitstulping(en)2
- Waarschuwingsinrichting eCall-boordsysteem geeft defect aan1
- Stofhoes aandrijfas beschadigd en dicht niet af1
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
5,283 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 70 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
268 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 3% arrived as used imports, 97% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 0 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW X5 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | 15.9 % |
| 2023 BMW X5 SUV RWD | — | 0.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 4 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 10.4–13.0 L/100 km (about 18–23 mpg US), CO₂ 242–302 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 xDrive40i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 11.4 | 9.3 | 10.4 |
| X5 M50i · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Premium gasoline | 14.7 | 10.9 | 13.0 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 BMW X5.
| 2024544 15 Aug 2024 | Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "N… |
| 2023646 6 Dec 2023 | Powertrain Issue: On certain vehicles, the integrated transmission control unit (ITCU) may not be sealed properly. As a result, transmission oil could leak into the uni… |
| 2023208 6 Apr 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, incorrect head restraint guide sleeves may have been installed on the second-row outboard seats. As a result, the head restraints … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What BMW told its dealers about the 2023 BMW X5: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11012078 | DELIVERY STOP: OIL PUMP |
| 11009555 | When turning the steering wheel while stationary or when driving on uneven roads; cracking, creaking, or knocking noises may be heard. |
| 11009002 | A check control message (CCM) for the restraint system (Air bag) appears. In the instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes is stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: Short circuit to negative terminal 93094C - Knee airbag driver's side: Resistance too great 930952 - Knee airbag, front passenger: Resistance too great |
| 11006766 | There is a jerking or shuddering during either or both of the following: Cornering or accelerating from low speeds Driving with low to medium loads There are no warning lights or Check Control messages. |
| 11006748 | The usage of the Highway Assist Hands-Off function (option code 5AX) is not possible. |
| 11006735 | A rattling noise can be heard emanating from the area of the rear seat backrest of the second row ofseats. The noise does not occur when the rear seat backrest is folded down. |
| 11002827 | VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL 24E-A02: VALVETRONIC |
| 11002668 | The Service Acti on related to SIB 65 20 23 has been completed and the defect code has been closed by warranty. Alllisted VINs have had the acti on performed. This Service Acti on is complete and the informati on is no longer valid |
| 11002657 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000566 | The Check Control Message Emergency call not available is displayed to the customer. Check Control Message 299 is stored in the Instrument Cluster check control message list or in the vehiclekey data. This fault may be intermittent and can heal itself after a drive cycle. It may no longer be displayed to the customer in the next life cycle. |
| 11000533 | Quality improvements and robustness measures are to be implemented on the affected vehicles via thissoftware update. The software update improves functions in the following areas of the vehicle: Bluetooth malfunctions The start-up phase of the head unit (HU) has been shortened (faster start of the operating system) The number of disconnections from Apple CarPlay have been reduced Vehicle access and the drive-ready state have been improved The AC charging abort error has been fixed Remote Control Parking without function |
| 11000526 | Both the air freshener and the ionizer can be operated in the central information display ; however, neither of them function. |
| 11000508 | The inverter or (EGS-EME) Electrical Machine Electronics Transmission Control supply line may be damaged due to improper routing. This can cause Check Control Message (CCM) warnings, or in some instances the vehicle may slowly coast to a stop during purely electric driving. |
| 10253898 | BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024. |
| 10253896 | BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024. |
| 10253731 | Certain vehicles with a Wireless Charging Tray installed may experience operation issues with ComfortAccess or remote functions. |
| 10253342 | BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 12, 2024) on certain Model Year 2023 - 2025 BMW vehicles that were produced between July 21, 2021, and April 11, 2024. |
| 10252279 | The seat leather upholstery detaches from the front of the thigh support (aka knee bolster) of either front seat. |
| 10252135 | After performing a BMW Remote Software Upgrade (RSU), the functionality of the Comfort Access andPassive Go/Exit features may be reduced. Also, one or more of the following error memory entries below may be stored in the Basic Central Platform(BCP) module. 80424A Remote control receiver at the front (FBD5 VM): Programming defective 80424B Remote control receiver at the rear (FBD5 HM): Programming defective 80424C Remote control receiver at the front left (FBD5s VL): Programming defective 80424D Remote control receiver at the front right (FBD5s VR): Programming defective 80424E Remote con |
| 10252038 | Check Control message (CCM) indicates: (ID 213): Stop, exercising due care. Voltage supply The Service Engine Soon light is on with the following DME Fault Code: 21B209 - Starter alternator / belt for 48V system (OSA_RIEMEN_RISS): Belt betweenCombustion engine and starter generator torn And/or one or more of the following other issues are also occurring: Noise in the area of the belt drive. Odor from the engine compartment. Smoke formation in the area of the belt drive. Drive belt damaged or prematurely worn. Torn drive belt. |
| 10252033 | During inspection and/or diagnosis there is noticeable dirt/grease buildup on the axles near the inner and/o router CV boots. |
| 10252031 | One or more of the LED daytime running lights are dim or discolored. |
| 10252020 | The inverter or (EGS-EME) Electrical Machine Electronics Transmission Control supply line may be damaged due to improper routing. This can cause Check Control Message (CCM) warnings, or in some instances the vehicle may slowly coast to a stop during purely electric driving. |
| 10252016 | Deactivated: Currently investigating other components that maybe playing a factors besides what is mentioned in the SIB. Topic is under investigation. |
| 10250744 | The return springs on the exhaust camshaft followers may break. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)