BMW
X5
BMW X5: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2000–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
BMW X5 (G65)2026–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | G65 / G78 (LWB) |
| Production | August 2026 – present |
| Model years | 2027 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive) Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive (iX5 Electric) Rear motor, rear-wheel drive (iX5 Hydrogen) |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L B58 turbo I6 Petrol plug-in hybrid 3.0 L B58 turbo I6 Diesel 3.0 L B57 turbo I6 |
| Electric motor | Fuel cell-powered (iX5 Hydrogen) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP Steptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | Mild hybrid Plug-in hybrid |
| Battery | 144 kWh NMC (North America) 141 kWh NMC (Europe) |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm 3,165 mm (G78) |
| Length | 4,994 mm |
| Width | 2,000 mm |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Spartanburg County, South Carolina (BMW Plant Spartanburg) China: Dadong, Shenyang (BBA, LWB) |
BMW X5 (G05)2018–2026
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | G05 / G18 (LWB) / F95 (X5 M) |
| Production | August 2018 – 2026 |
| Model years | 2019–2026 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive) Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (sDrive) (North America only) Rear motor, rear-wheel drive (iX5) |
| Platform | Cluster Architecture (CLAR) |
| Engines | Petrol 2.0 L B48 turbo I4 3.0 L B58 turbo I6 4.4 L N63 twin-turbo V8 (2019–2023) 4.4 L S63 twin-turbo V8 (2019–2023) 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8 (since 2023) Petrol plug-in hybrid 3.0 L B58 turbo I6 Diesel 2.0 L B47 turbo I4 3.0 L B57 turbo I6 3.0 L B57 quad-turbo I6 |
| Electric motor | Fuel cell-powered (iX5) |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Battery | 9.1–24 kWh lithium-ion (PHEV) 2.5/2 (total/usable) kWh 400 V (iX5) |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm 3,105 mm (LWB) |
| Length | 4,935 mm 5,060 mm (LWB) |
| Width | 2,004 mm |
| Height | 1,765 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,060–2,286 kg |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Spartanburg County, South Carolina (BMW Plant Spartanburg) China: Dadong, Shenyang (BBA, LWB) Thailand: Rayong (BMW Manufacturing (Thailand)) Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) India: Chennai (BMW India) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) Vietnam: Chu Lai (Truong Hai Group Corporation) Mexico: Toluca (VR6, armoured version) Egypt: Cairo (Global Auto Group) |
| Designer | Anders Thøgersen (exterior) Eva Günther (interior) |
BMW X5 (F15)2013–2018
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | F15 |
| Production | April 2013–July 2018 |
| Model years | 2014–2018 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | F4 layout (Except sDrive25d) FR layout (sDrive25d) |
| Platform | BMW L4 |
| Engines | petrol 3.0 L N55 turbo I6 4.4 L N63 twin turbo V8 petrol hybrid 2.0 L N20 turbo I4 diesel 2.0 L N47 turbo I4 2.0 L B47 turbo I4 3.0 L N57 turbo I6 |
| Transmissions | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm |
| Length | 4,886 mm |
| Width | 1,938 mm |
| Height | 1,762 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,105–2,350 kg |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (BMW America) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Egypt: Cairo Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor) Malaysia: Kulim (Inokom) |
| Designer | Mark Johnson (2010) |
BMW X5 (E70)2006–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E70 |
| Production | 7 July 2006 – 28 July 2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | BMW L4 |
| Engines | Petrol 3.0 L N52/N55 I6 4.4 L N63/S63 V8 4.8 L N62 V8 Diesel 3.0 L M57/N57 I6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed automatic with Steptronic ZF 6HP 26 or ZF 6HP 26X 8-speed ZF 8HP 45 or ZF 8HP 70 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,933 mm |
| Length | 4,854 mm M: 4,851 mm |
| Width | 1,933 mm M: 1,994 mm |
| Height | 2007–2008: 1,766 mm 2009–2013: 1,776 mm M: 1,764 mm |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (BMW America) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) |
| Designer | Pierre Leclercq (2003) |
BMW X5 (E53)1999–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | E53 |
| Production | September 1999 – September 2006 (467,995 produced) |
| Model years | 2000–2007 |
| Layout | Front-engine, all-wheel-drive |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.0 L M54 I6 4.4 L-4.6 L M62 V8 4.4 L-4.8 L N62 V8 Diesel 2.9–3.0 L M57 I6 turbo |
| Transmissions | 5-speed manual (ZF S5D 280Z) 6-speed manual (ZF S6-37) 5-speed automatic (GM 5L50-E) 5-speed automatic (ZF 5HP24) 6-speed automatic (ZF 6HP26Z) |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm |
| Length | 4,666 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm |
| Class | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Greer, South Carolina (Plant Spartanburg) Mexico: Toluca (BMW Mexico) |
| Designer | Peter Gabath (1995) Chris Bangle (1996, LCI: 2002) Wolfgang Reitzle (1996) Frank Stephenson (1996) Henrik Fisker |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2021–2023, 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) and electricity |
| 2024–2026 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011–2023 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2011–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2014–2018, 2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) and electricity |
| 2014–2018 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2009–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2010–2013 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2010 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| +10 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 8.4–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2021–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 8.7–9.0 L/100 km | – |
| 2021–2023, 2025–2026 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl plug-in hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 50–64 km |
| 2024–2026 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4–15.7 L/100 km | 13.8–18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2023 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 12.4–15.7 L/100 km | 13.8–18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | – |
| 2011–2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 8.7–12.4 L/100 km | 9.8–14.7 L/100 km | 7.6–10.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2014–2018, 2020 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2016–2018 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl plug-in hybrid · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 23 km |
| 2009–2013 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | 12.4–15.7 L/100 km | 9.0–11.2 L/100 km | – |
| 2010–2013 | 4.4 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | – |
| 2010 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | – |
| 2007–2009 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | – |
| +8 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 280 kW (381 PS) | 2240–2310 kg | 189–208 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 4395 cm³ | 390 kW (530 PS) | 2420 kg | 263–278 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 2495–2510 kg | 20–31 g/km (WLTP) | 83–104 km · 237–255 Wh/km |
| 2023–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 230 kW (313 PS) | 2495 kg | 19–22 g/km (WLTP) | 96–106 km · 239–279 Wh/km |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2993 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2265–2295 kg | 185–200 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2025 | Diesel hybrid | 2993 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 2275–2315 kg | 186–205 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2020–2023 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 460 kW (625 PS) | 2385–2410 kg | 295–307 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2023 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 2998 cm³ | 210 kW (286 PS) | 2510 kg | 28–32 g/km (WLTP) | 81–87 km · 244–255 Wh/km |
| 2015–2021, 2023 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 170 kW (231 PS) | 2070–2145 kg | 188–207 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2022 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 155 kW (211 PS) | 2070–2145 kg | 186–205 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016, 2018–2021 | Petrol | 2998 cm³ | 250 kW (340 PS) | 2135–2210 kg | 239–252 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2021 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 294 kW (400 PS) | 2350–2425 kg | 219–226 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2020 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 195 kW (265 PS) | 2185–2260 kg | 206–212 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2019 | Petrol | 4395 cm³ | 423 kW (575 PS) | 2350 kg | 258 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2019 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 190 kW (258 PS) | 2145 kg | 219–225 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol-electric | 1997 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 2305 kg | 77–78 g/km (NEDC) | 153–154 Wh/km |
| 2016–2018 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 183 kW (249 PS) | 2145 kg | 221–223 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2018 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 230 kW (313 PS) | 2185 kg | 222–226 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2012–2018 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 280 kW (381 PS) | 2225–2265 kg | 241–248 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2014–2016 | Diesel | 1995 cm³ | 160 kW (218 PS) | 2070–2115 kg | 149–156 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 180 kW (245 PS) | 2150 kg | 195 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 2993 cm³ | 225 kW (306 PS) | 2185 kg | 198 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 2.0–4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (premium) and electricity, Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 117 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Electric motor (EPA) | 145 kW PMSM; 83 kW PMSM; 83 kW DCPM; 83 kW AC Induction |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Petrol plug-in hybrid, Petrol-electric, Diesel, Diesel hybrid |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,995–2,998 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 160–294 kW (218–400 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,070–2,510 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,933–2,980 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 785 | 2008, 2011, 2019 |
| Airbags | 589 | 2006, 2008, 2011 |
| Electrical system | 546 | 2006, 2008, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 365 | 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 362 | 2008, 2011, 2021 |
| Brakes | 335 | 2006, 2007, 2024 |
| Steering | 125 | 2001, 2011, 2019 |
| Lights | 112 | 2002, 2006, 2008 |
| Seats | 104 | 2004, 2006, 2009 |
| Body and structure | 100 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2011, 2016–2025: 2986 complaints, 111 with a crash and 141 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.