Recalls
5campaigns
3 brake · 1 seat belt · 1 equipment
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
62filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
4★overall
★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · 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 (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X5. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Electronic stability control (esc)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Consequence
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Repair progress not yet reported428 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Improperly Welded Brake Control Module May Fail
Electronic stability control (esc) · control module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the recall report for the complete list of models. The welds in the servomotor of the integrated brake control module may break, causing a loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. In addition, the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system may not function.
- Consequence
- A loss of brake power assist or rear brake function can result in extended stopping distance. A loss of ABS or DSC can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2024. Owners can contact BMW Customer Service at 1-800-525-7417.
98.1% repairedof 309 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Seat Belt System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light from illuminating and possibly causing the supplemental restraint system to not deploy as intended during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- A seat belt warning light that does not alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt or an SRS system that deploys improperly can both increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the front seat lower seat belts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 12, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
99.4% repairedof 3,256 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Incorrect Information on Tire Placard/FMVSS 110
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Consequence
- Incorrect tire information can allow an incorrectly sized tire to be installed or result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the tire information placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 9, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
85.5% repairedof 703 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Integrated Brake System Malfunction
Electronic stability control (esc)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.
- Consequence
- A loss of power brake assist can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle. Additionally, malfunctioning ABS and/or DSC systems can cause a loss of vehicle control. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
91.5% repairedof 266,716 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (62)
62 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
1involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 30 | 48.4% |
| Electronic stability control | 18 | 29% |
| Electrical system | 8 | 12.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 12.9% |
| Power train | 7 | 11.3% |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 8.1% |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 8.1% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 6.5% |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 6.5% |
| Engine | 3 | 4.8% |
How 2025 compares with other X5 years
Best and worst X5 years →201774
201872
2019191
2020113
2021108
202269
202333
2024145
202562
202624
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 74 | 6 |
| 2018 | 72 | 5 |
| 2019 | 191 | 13 |
| 2020 | 113 | 11 |
| 2021 | 108 | 12 |
| 2022 | 69 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 | 4 |
| 2024 | 145 | 8 |
| 2025 | 62 | 5 |
| 2026 | 24 | 2 |
This year (2025)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: 4 stars overall
Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.9%★★★★☆
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), 2025 BMW X5 suv awd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined
25
mpg combined
23
city
27
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,300
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 360 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 | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 / 27 / 25 | $3,300 | 360 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 23 / 27 / 25 | $3,300 | 352 |
| 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 23 / 22 | $3,750 | 130 |
| 4.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $4,350 | 458 |
| 4.4 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 13 / 18 / 15 | $5,500 | 589 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2025 BMW X5 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V422000 (brake), 24V697000 (brake), 24V345000 (seat belt), 24V327000 (equipment), 24V104000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2025 BMW X5 problems?
Owners filed 62 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (30), Electronic stability control (18), Electrical system (8) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2025 BMW X5 get?
EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 23 city, 27 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2025 BMW X5 get?
NHTSA rated the 2025 BMW X5 suv awd 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2025 X5 compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 BMW X5 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (72) and the 2019 the most (191). The 2025 drew 62. 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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