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BMW X5 2014–2018 (F15)

BMW X5
Photo: Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Price
$53,900–$100,000
MPG
27 · 14 mi elec
  • Strength: Excellent safety
  • Strength: Excellent capability
  • Strength: Strong cargo & utility
  • Watch-out: Poor running costs
  • Watch-out: Poor reliability
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How it scores for you10 scores
A capable, top-safety-rated luxury hauler with sporty handling and 6,000-lb towing, undercut by thirsty running costs, fast depreciation, and nagging electrical gremlins.
Reliability19

Recalled somewhat more often than cars of the same model years; 5 of its 13 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.

Safety100

5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).

Running costs16

About $3,400 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 16% of cars we track.

Cargo & utility84

35.8 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 84% of other SUVs we track.

Passenger space55

Five seats with roomy front/rear and generous 35.8/76.7 cu ft cargo. Competent but only 5 seats where some rivals offer optional third row.

Driving fun72

The F15 X5 blends BMW's sporty steering and composed handling with a 300hp inline-six/turbo setup. Strong for a midsize luxury SUV, though weight and comfort tuning temper outright thrills.

Tech68

iDrive infotainment, available xDrive, and PHEV option were competitive for its era. Now dated versus newer rivals, but solid feature set and refinement for 2014-2018.

Comfort78

BMW's luxury cabin, quality materials, adjustable air suspension options, and quiet ride make it a comfortable long-distance cruiser, typical of premium midsize SUVs.

Value retention40

Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.

Capability86

Rated to tow 6,000 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.

Safety & recalls22 recalls
Overall 5/5
Frontal 5/5
Side 5/5
Rollover 4/5

22 recalls · 8 common complaint areas across 2015–2018

  • Engine — 35 complaints (2015)
  • Recall — Suspension (2018)
  • Fuel and propulsion — 20 complaints (2015)

2018

  • RecallSuspension17V727000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.

  • RecallSuspension: front: control arm: lower arm18V439000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.

  • RecallEquipment: electrical18V652000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the Turb

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    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.

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    The driveshaft malfunctioned which caused the vehicle to lose control. Yes, it is available at the repair shop. Wife was driving with mother-in-law and [XXX] child at highway speeds (55) requiring her to maintain control and pull over without getting hit by other cars. Independent repair shop confir

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other9 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Driving the vehicle a short distance, I can smell oil burning after the car is stopped. I have had to put oil in the car twice because the warning light came on suggesting that a quart of oil is needed. The vehicle has less than 122,000 miles. Also, the car idles a lot before I put it in gear. I was

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling9 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r

  • Complaint clusterElectrical7 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    On March 9, 2026, I brought the vehicle to BMW of Fairfax for a scheduled appointment. In the week leading up to the visit, the vehicle intermittently failed to start and required jump-starting using a portable battery starter. Despite this issue, the car drove normally, showed no warning lights

  • Complaint clusterSuspension6 complaintscomplaints:SUSPENSION

    The attaching nut and bolt holding the left suspension to the rear subframe worked itself lose. The nut had completely fallen off. The corresponding bolt was merely hanging on but was about to fall off too. The vehicle was behaving weirdly and unstable even at slower speeds.

2017

  • RecallAirbags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module17V189000

    BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessi

  • RecallEquipment: other: labels; 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. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    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 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    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.

  • RecallFuel 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 diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterElectrical10 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in DRIVE with Auto Hold active. When the driver door was opened briefly, the vehicle attempted to transition from Auto Hold to applying the electronic parking brake as a safety function. At that moment, t

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain9 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Radiator Fan assembly connection corroded and water pump failing due to connector exposed to liquid

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion8 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    I am writing to formally document two significant incidents involving the complete failure of the high-pressure fuel system in my BMW vehicle, VIN [XXX] , which have raised concerns about the reliability of this component. On [XXX], while navigating city street traffic, my vehicle, with 57,376 mile

  • Complaint clusterEngine6 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the engine of the vehicle. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however

  • Complaint clusterFuel5 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of

2016

  • RecallElectrical: wiring16V919000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage cond

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    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 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    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.

  • RecallFuel 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 diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201

  • Complaint clusterUnknown or other13 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Spontaneous sunroof shatter.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    The component that failed appears to be the hybrid propulsion and charging system, including the high-voltage battery management system and/or integrated charging electronics. The vehicle will not accept a charge from any home or public charging source. The high-voltage battery was replaced approxim

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e. Experiencing intermittent/sudden drivetrain malfunction warnings. Vehicle loses power or enters limp mode while driving. Max eDrive / electric drive becomes disabled even with battery charged. Multiple warning lights appear. Issue appears related to the hybrid system (possible

  • Complaint clusterEngine and engine cooling7 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5 PHEV. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), but the failure persisted. The contact stated that a month after the repairs were completed, the coolant connector would stay on and drain the battery.

  • Complaint clusterEngine5 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    I am reporting a suspected high-pressure fuel pump safety defect involving my 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d, VIN [XXX], with approximately 103,186 miles. The check engine light illuminated and BMW Fort Walton diagnosed failed fuel injectors and recommended injector replacement. I subsequently had the vehic

2015

  • RecallSeats14V650000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.

  • RecallAirbags15V147000

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to Feb

  • RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module16V683000

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a d

  • RecallEngine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)18V755000

    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 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirc

  • RecallFuel system, diesel: delivery: fuel pump21V586000

    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.

  • RecallFuel 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 diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculati

  • Complaint clusterEngine35 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE

    Oil leaking from the valves cover onto the manifold and could cause a fire. I have replaced the valve cover on 11/03/2022 miles 107698 I pay 1493.21 for the repair. Last week 12/23/2025 the same thing started again. The oil is leaking again on manifold the car is smoking I am afraid to drive the car

  • Complaint clusterFuel and propulsion20 complaintscomplaints:FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

    The HPFP failed and left my child and me dead in the water, stalled in the middle lane of a 50mph street for a half hour, nearly getting hit several times (two other vehicles crashed behind us trying to avoid us). Eventually a Sheriff helped us get the vehicle out of the road and into a nearby parki

  • Complaint clusterFuel18 complaintscomplaints:FUEL SYSTEM

    The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. While the contact's father was driving at an undisclosed speed, the drive train error warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The v

  • Complaint clusterPowertrain13 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN

    Catastrophic Driveshaft U-Joint failure - BMW X5 - Production date? 09.22.2014 Repair was made by BMW Dealership. Noted similar recall on 2011-2014 models. I believe my car was an early 2015 production model and was effected by the same issue. Current mileage on the vehicle is 93,000 miles.

  • Complaint clusterElectrical12 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2015 BMW X5. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 130,514. However, the Auto Check Vehicle History report indicated that the mileage was 160,258 when

Cost to own$29,200 / 5 yr

MSRP, new

$53,900–$100,000

Estimated used price, by model year

2018$45,900–$53,900
2017$36,100–$42,400
2016$27,500–$32,300
2015$19,900–$23,400

$3,400/yr

EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.

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Specs
MSRPNew $53,900–$100,000
Efficiency27 MPG · 14 mi electric
Seats5
DrivetrainAWD
PowertrainPHEV

City MPG

24

Highway MPG

31

Combined MPG

27

Electric range

14 mi

Horsepower

300 hp

Doors

4

Length

192.5 in

Width

76.4 in

Height

69.3 in

Wheelbase

115.4 in

Curb weight

4,930 lb

Cargo volume

35.8 cu ft

Cargo (seats folded)

76.7 cu ft

Towing capacity

6,000 lbs

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