2025 BMW X5
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.
- Complaints
- 62
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2025
None on file
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2025: 62 complaints
View as data table
| 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 | 149 |
| 2014 | 99 |
| 2015 | 152 |
| 2016 | 74 |
| 2017 | 75 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 192 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 109 |
| 2022 | 70 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 145 |
| 2025 | 62 |
| 2026 | 28 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
48% · 30 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Driving home on a two lane road that is joined by a side road at a 45degree angle. A woman ran the stop sign and suddenly appeared on my road right in front about 40-50 feet away.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-07-03
VEHICLE: 2025 BMW X5 MILEAGE AT TIME OF INCIDENT(S): 15,512 COMPONENT: Forward Collision Warning / Pedestrian Warning / Automatic Emergency Braking (City Collision Mitigation) DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM: On multiple occasions, the Pedestrian Warning...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Electronic stability control (esc)
29% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2025 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V104000(Electronic Stability Control(ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-06
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
Forward collision avoidance
18% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
Show complaint excerpts
Our 2025 BMW X5 50e was involved in an accident while slowly pulling into a parking spot at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29
Also filed under Back over prevention and vehicle speed control
Electrical system
13% · 8 reportsPower train
11% · 7 reportsSafety timeline
5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-06-28Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic24V104000 BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
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2024-07-09Equipment24V327000 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2024-07-12Seat belts24V345000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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2024-11-13Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic24V697000 BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Date not on fileElectronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic26V422000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles.
Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2025 BMW X5 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 30 reports on file for this year.
- Electronic stability control (esc): 18 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 11 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 26V422000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V104000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 24V327000 · Equipment
- Recall 24V345000 · Seat belts
- Recall 24V697000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2025 BMW X5 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 BMW X5 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW X5?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X5 have?
- 5 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.