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2023 BMW X5 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2023 BMW X5 has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 8 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 4 recalls on file, including Transmission control module, Head restraint, and Seat fasteners.

2012 BMW X5
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Complaints

32

Per year

8

Recalls

4

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 32), then Powertrain (7) and Engine (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 X5 has 69 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2024 has 145 complaints, 48 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 BMW X5. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (4)

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, transmission control module 2023-12-06 · NHTSA campaign 23V821000
Summary 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 xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
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.
Recall seats, middle or rear assembly, head restraint 2023-04-06 · NHTSA campaign 23V253000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
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.
Recall Seat fasteners 2022-12-19 · NHTSA campaign 22V942000
Summary 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.
Recall visibility, windshield 2022-11-02 · NHTSA campaign 22V820000
Summary BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.
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.

Complaints by component (32 total)

Electrical system
8
Powertrain
7
Engine
5
Structure
4
Service brakes
3
Back-over prevention
2
Forward collision avoidance
2
Visibility
2
Air bags
1
Exterior lighting
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Lane departure
1
Steering
1
Suspension
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

3202282023520247202592026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "Check Control : Add engine coolant. Risk of scalding. Engine coolant level low. Risk of engine damage. Add engine coolant as soon as possible. sign came up. When take the vehicle to the dealer shop for inspection, leak…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-18
  • "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. BMW has had water pump recalls in the past for…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-10
  • "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. It is…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-29
  • "Sunroof leaks into cabin and there is no known solution for this model year 2023 BMW X5. It is my understanding that model years 2020-2023 all have this issue and a class action lawsuit is being reviewed. BMW has also…"
    Structure · filed 2026-06-23
  • "Noticed noise. Took to dealer. Dealer confirmed bad front pinion/bearing and need front differential. Will be very dangerous if not fixed! Dealer has had this issue before and online forums state big issues"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-07

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 BMW X5 Hybrid SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 BMW X5 M SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2023 BMW X5 SUV AWD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 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 2023 BMW X5 reliable?

The 2023 BMW X5 has 32 complaints with NHTSA after 4 years, or 8 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 4 recalls on file, including Transmission control module, Head restraint, and Seat fasteners.

What are common problems with a 2023 BMW X5?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (8 of 32), then Powertrain (7) and Engine (5). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2023 BMW X5 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 X5 has 69 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2024 has 145 complaints, 48 per year. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 BMW X5 been recalled?

The 2023 BMW X5 has 4 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 BMW X5?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2023 BMW X5 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 BMW X5 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 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.