2023 BMW X5

▲ Better than typical

2023 BMW X5
RENDERED 2026-09-16T13:54:48.104Z

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 PER YEAR

2023: 31 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1999	0
2000	29
2001	160
2002	102
2003	99
2004	64
2005	82
2006	168
2007	71
2008	215
2009	138
2010	124
2011	263
2012	271
2013	148
2014	98
2015	152
2016	73
2017	73
2018	71
2019	184
2020	110
2021	103
2022	67
2023	31
2024	145
2025	61
2026	22

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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The vehicle rolled away after the driver exited the vehicle with the transmission in Neutral and the parking brake was not applied.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230403

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES

A manufacturer defect caused connector pin corrosion and thus the head unit dash stopped working completely and needs to be replaced. The head unit is what the back up camera comes through causing safety concern.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260729

POWER TRAIN 23%

23% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body.

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 4 distinct reports on file.

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2023 BMW X5 had a defective water pump replaced under warranty at 27,585 miles on 9/12/2024. Today 8/10/2026 at 52,907 miles the water pump again needs to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260810

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20221223 — seats

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.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 22V942000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20221230 — visibility

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 22V820000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230531 — seats

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 23V253000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20240126 — power train

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...

Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Campaign 23V821000 — check if this car was fixed