Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 55 complaints for the 2025 BMW X5, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

24V3270002024-10-05

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 55 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc) problems are the most common for the 2025 BMW X5. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic,electronic Stability Control (esc)15

02Service Brakes5

03Visibility/wiper4

04Back Over Prevention3

05Unknown Or Other3

55 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

BMW X5 Fuel Economy

15–25mpg combined

13-23city

18-27hwy

$2,300-$3,850/yr

The 2025 BMW X5 delivers 15 to 25 MPG combined across 5 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

X5 sDrive40i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

23 city27 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

X5 xDrive40i - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

23 city27 hwy~$2,300/yr5/10 Average

X5 xDrive50e - Automatic (S8)

22mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city23 hwy~$2,650/yr9/10 Clean

X5 M60i xDrive - Automatic (S8)

19mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$3,050/yr4/10 Average

X5 M Competition - Automatic (S8)

15mpg

4.4L 8-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$3,850/yr2/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 BMW X5

30States

31%in top 3

California has the most inventory at 12%, with options spread across 30 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

CACalifornia

2,18512%

TXTexas

2,02111%

FLFlorida

1,4118%

DCWashington DC

1,1346%

ILIllinois

1,1166%

MDMaryland

1,0966%

PAPennsylvania

8084%

NYNew York

7864%

GAGeorgia

7594%

AZArizona

7264%

NJNew Jersey

6434%

DEDelaware

5893%

NCNorth Carolina

5483%

WAWashington

5243%

CO400

MO393

TN268

OR217

NV212

OH198

MI191

NH172

OK169

MN163

IN160

UT135

CT121

MA116

RI113

AL103

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

2025 BMW X5 Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2025 BMW X5 a good car to buy?

The 2025 BMW X5 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is service brakes, hydraulic,electronic stability control (esc), which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2025 BMW X5?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2025 BMW X5. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 BMW X5?

Depending on configuration, the 2025 BMW X5 delivers 15–25 MPG combined. Choose wisely. The full comparison shows how engine choice affects your wallet.

What are common problems with the 2025 BMW X5?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 BMW X5, based on 55 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.