Recalls
6campaigns
2 engine · 1 fuel system · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
74filed
Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
25mpg combined
$2,612/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3 L 6-cyl· 8-speed automatic
5 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 BMW X5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Water Pump Connector May Short Circuit
Electrical system · wiring · connectors/plugs/receptacles
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
- Consequence
- An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
38.8% repairedof 720,796 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire
Fuel system, diesel
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.
- Consequence
- A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on January 18, 2022. The remedy is expected to be available in June 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 6, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
84.5% repairedof 50,404 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, diesel · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 11,216 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · emission control · gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
- Consequence
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
85.1% repairedof 44,368 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS110
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110.
- Remedy
- BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
100% repairedof 24 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture
Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag.
- Consequence
- If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
94.4% repairedof 36 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (74)
74 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
0involved a fire
4injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 74 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 17 | 23% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 15 | 20.3% |
| Engine | 12 | 16.2% |
| Power train | 10 | 13.5% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 9.5% |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 9.5% |
| Air bags | 5 | 6.8% |
| Fuel system | 5 | 6.8% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 6.8% |
| Structure | 5 | 6.8% |
How 2017 compares with other X5 years
Best and worst X5 years →2013162
201498
2015152
201674
201774
201872
2019191
2020113
2021108
202269
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 162 | 7 |
| 2014 | 98 | 8 |
| 2015 | 152 | 6 |
| 2016 | 74 | 5 |
| 2017 | 74 | 6 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 |
| 2019 | 191 | 13 |
| 2020 | 113 | 11 |
| 2021 | 108 | 12 |
| 2022 | 69 | 1 |
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 18.8%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 BMW X5 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
23
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 401 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year
Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 29 / 25 | $3,850 | 401 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 25 / 24 | $3,400 | 248 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 25 / 21 | $3,900 | 426 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 18 / 24 / 20 | $4,100 | 434 |
| 4.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | $4,850 | 515 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2017 BMW X5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2017 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 24V608000 (engine), 21V907000 (fuel system), 21V586000 (fuel pump), 18V755000 (engine), 17V327000 (tire), 17V189000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2017 BMW X5 problems?
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (17), Fuel/propulsion system (15), Engine (12) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2017 BMW X5 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 23 city, 29 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2017 BMW X5 get?
NHTSA rated the 2017 BMW X5 suv awd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (18.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2017 X5 compare with other years?
Among the 2013–2021 BMW X5 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (72) and the 2019 the most (191). The 2017 drew 74. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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