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2022 BMW X5 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 BMW X5 holds 69 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X5 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Sunroof.

2012 BMW X5
Photo by Alexander Migl, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0
Complaints

69

Per year

11

Recalls

1

Years on the road

5

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (24 of 69), then Electrical system (15) and Engine (12). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2021 and 2023

The 2021 X5 has 107 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2023 has 32 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2022 BMW X5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall visibility, sunroof 2022-04-20 · NHTSA campaign 22V267000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Remedy Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Complaints by component (69 total)

Powertrain
24
Electrical system
15
Engine
12
Forward collision avoidance
9
Speed control
7
Service brakes
6
Steering
5
Back-over prevention
4
Engine and engine cooling
3
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Lane departure
3
Suspension
3
Tires
2
Wheels
2
Air bags
1
Seat belts
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

9

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2022 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The vehicle was jump-started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-21
  • "Starter stops working randomly and has trouble starting sometimes. This may be an issue when in traffic or at a light when the start stop feature could possibly not engage. Vehicle only has 40k miles. I took the vehicle…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-21
  • "xDrive all-wheel-drive has made the car slow down unexpectedly and produce a shudder, especially in slow corners and under gentle acceleration. The vehicle has also rapidly accelerated upon entering or exiting a freeway…"
    Powertrain, Speed control, Engine · filed 2026-09-10
  • "Front differentials failed at 31k miles. Potential for the car to lock up or break down in highway. Problem was confirmed by independent shop."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-02
  • "Description of the Complaint: I own a 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: [XXX], current mileage: approximately 39,500 miles as of 08/24/2026) equipped with the B58TU engine, which uses a plastic oil pump (part number 11418646454) rather…"
    Steering, Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-24

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV RWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 BMW X5 M SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2022 BMW X5 SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2022 BMW X5 SUV RWD Not rated 4 stars 5 stars Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
X5 M 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $5300
X5 M Competition 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 13 18 15 MPG $5300
X5 M50i 4.4L, 8-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $4450
X5 sDrive40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Rear-wheel drive 21 26 23 MPG $3450
X5 xDrive40i 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 21 25 23 MPG $3450
X5 xDrive45e 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (8-speed) All-wheel drive 19 22 20 MPG / 400 mi range $4000

Specs and fitment

G05 generation, 2019–present
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 full synthetic (common US gasoline fills) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 265/50R19 to 315/35R21 (trim-dependent)
Towing capacity 7,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Recall 24V576000 covers certain 2019-2020 X5 models (with X7, 3 Series, X6, 7 Series, and 8 Series in the same ~105,588-unit campaign) where repeated start attempts after a starter failure can overheat the starter and raise engine-compartment fire risk; dealers update software. Recall 25V644000 later covers overlapping X5/X6 and other models (~145,102 units) for the same starter overheat concern and requires starter replacement, including vehicles already repaired under 24V576. Recall 24V739000 covers certain 2023-2024 X5 models (with X1, X6, X7, 530i, and other BMW/MINI/ Rolls-Royce vehicles) for an integrated brake system that may lose power assist or impair ABS/DSC; the campaign notes prior 24V104 repairs must be redone with a new module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 BMW X5 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2022 BMW X5 holds 69 complaints after 5 years, a rate of 11 per year. That is more complaints per year than most X5 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 4. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Sunroof.

What are common problems with a 2022 BMW X5?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (24 of 69), then Electrical system (15) and Engine (12). Those filings include 9 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2022 BMW X5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2021 X5 has 107 complaints, 15 per year, and the 2023 has 32 complaints, 8 per year. The 2022 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021. The 2022 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2022 BMW X5 been recalled?

The 2022 BMW X5 has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 BMW X5?

Owners have filed 69 complaints about the 2022 BMW X5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2022 BMW X5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2022 BMW X5 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 BMW X5?

G05 generation (2019-on).

What oil does a recent BMW X5 take?

G05 US gasoline fills commonly use 0W-20 full synthetic; earlier F15/E70 notes often list 5W-30.

What tire sizes does a BMW X5 use?

Sizes span a wide trim range; G05 examples run about 265/50R19 to 315/35R21.