MYRModel Year Report

2017 BMW X5

▲ Better than typical
2017 BMW X5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:32:34.829Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
75
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 192 complaints 2020: 112 complaints 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints
2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2002 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2006 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2010 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2014 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 73 complaints 2019: 192 complaints 2020: 112 complaints 2020 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2022 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints 2026
2000: 29 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2002 2003: 99 complaints 2004: 64 complaints 2004 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 168 complaints 2006 2007: 71 complaints 2008: 215 complaints 2008 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 124 complaints 2010 2011: 263 complaints 2012: 271 complaints 2012 2013: 149 complaints 2014: 99 complaints 2014 2015: 152 complaints 2016: 74 complaints 2016 2017: 75 complaints 2017 75 2018: 73 complaints 2018 2019: 192 complaints 2020: 112 complaints 2020 2021: 109 complaints 2022: 70 complaints 2022 2023: 34 complaints 2024: 145 complaints 2024 2025: 62 complaints 2026: 28 complaints 2026

2017: 75 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19990
200029
2001160
2002102
200399
200464
200582
2006168
200771
2008215
2009138
2010124
2011263
2012271
2013149
201499
2015152
201674
201775
201873
2019192
2020112
2021109
202270
202334
2024145
202562
202628

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

23% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing software.

CRASHINJURY
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Wife was rear ended causing loss of power and control to vehicle pushing her over train tracks in the vehicle with no control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-09

Also filed under Engine

Fuel/propulsion system

20% · 15 reports
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Vehicle stopped three times on highway. There is an issue with fuel injection. I am repairing the same thing every year and it is stopping every year on highway. They keep on repairing/replacing the module and I still get the problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-12

Also filed under Engine and power train

Engine

16% · 12 reports
CRASHINJURY

Power train

13% · 10 reports
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The component experiencing the malfunction is the transfer case on my BMW X5.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24

Service brakes

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
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While backing into a parking space, at a very slow speed, the brakes failed and the car hit the building behind the parking spot. Next day, while parking at a convenience store, also at a very slow speed, the brakes failed again and hit a post.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-25

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2017-05-08Air bags17V189000 BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles.

    Remedy: BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2017-06-15Equipment, tires17V327000 BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires.

    Remedy: BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  3. R
    2019-05-13Engine and engine cooling18V755000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019.

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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-01-14Fuel system, diesel21V586000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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  6. R
    2022-07-06Fuel system, diesel21V907000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV...

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755.

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  7. I
    2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
  8. I
    2023-03-17Engineering analysisOpen High pressure fuel pump failure
  9. R
    2025-03-28Electrical system, engine and engine cooling24V608000 BMW of North America, LLC.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 BMW X5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V189000 · Air bags
  • Recall 17V327000 · Equipment, tires
  • Recall 18V755000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 21V586000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 21V907000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 24V608000 · Electrical system, engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2017 BMW X5 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 BMW X5 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X5?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X5 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.