MYRModel Year Report

2017 BMW X5

● Typical for this model
2017 BMW X5
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:47:07.876Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, BMW X5 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1999: 0 complaints 1999 2000: 29 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 102 complaints 2003: 99 complaints 2003 2004: 64 complaints 2005: 82 complaints 2006: 167 complaints 2007: 71 complaints 2007 2008: 215 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 122 complaints 2011: 263 complaints 2011 2012: 271 complaints 2013: 148 complaints 2014: 98 complaints 2015: 149 complaints 2015 2016: 70 complaints 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 67 complaints 2019: 177 complaints 2019 2020: 97 complaints 2021: 95 complaints 2022: 56 complaints 2023: 29 complaints 2023 2024: 141 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
2017: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
19990
200029
2001160
2002102
200399
200464
200582
2006167
200771
2008215
2009138
2010122
2011263
2012271
2013148
201498
2015149
201670
201773
201867
2019177
202097
202195
202256
202329
2024141
202556
202610

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180309

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 21%

21% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 15 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20231012

ENGINE 16%

16% of complaints: engine — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20180309

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, 20231012

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20231012

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

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, 20170725

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170508 — air bags

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.

Campaign 17V189000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170615 — equipment, tires

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.

Campaign 17V327000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190513 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 18V755000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20220114 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 21V586000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220706 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Campaign 21V907000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

I 20230317 — EA (open)

High pressure fuel pump failure

R 20250328 — electrical system, engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 24V608000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 BMW X5 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V189000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V327000 (equipment, tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V755000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V586000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V907000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V608000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2022 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

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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 "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 BMW X5?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X5 have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.