2014 BMW X5 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2014 BMW X5 has a Caution verdict, ranked 16 of 21 model years, with a complaint index of 25 capped due to 8 recall campaigns. Owners logged 98 complaints, mostly Fuel System (32%) and Engine (26%) issues, plus 10 reported fires.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 25/100
- #16 of 21 X5 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 98
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 10
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21.5
- 18.5 city / 26.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2014 BMW X5 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System31 (32%)
- Engine25 (26%)
- Structure & Body16 (16%)
- Electrical System15 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain12 (12%)
- Other11 (11%)
- Airbags6 (6%)
- Brakes6 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report sudden fires starting near the rear hatch or side wall compartment, sometimes filling the cabin with smoke within minutes.
- Some describe a burning odor followed by an engine-area fire while the vehicle was parked or driving at low speed.
- Several owners say the vehicle stalled or lost power unexpectedly, with the transmission dropping into neutral on the highway.
- Brake complaints describe the vehicle surging or accelerating unintentionally instead of stopping when the brake pedal was pressed.
- One owner reported the powertrain warning light appearing along with vehicle shaking shortly before smoke and flames appeared from the engine area.
2014 BMW X5 recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V527000Jul 11, 2024Airbags1,145 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 6 Series Gran Coupe, 2014 5 Series Gran Turismo, 2014 5 Series Sedan, 2015 6 Series Convertible, 2015 6 Series Coupe, 2014 X5, 2013-2014 X3, 2014-2015 3 Series Sedan, 2014 4 Series Coupe, 2014 4 Series Convertible, 2014 3 Series Gran Turismo, and 2015 4 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: The driver's front air bag will be replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 23V797000Nov 24, 2023Airbags486 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during deployment, due to a manufacturing defect.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 21V907000Nov 19, 2021Fuel System50,404 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel
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.
Risk: 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.
2014 BMW X5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18.5 MPG
- Highway
- 26.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,725
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other X5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 BMW X5 reliable?
- Compared with other X5 model years, 2014 rates Caution, ranking 16 out of 21 years tracked. NHTSA lists 98 complaints and 8 recall campaigns for this year, and the verdict was capped to Caution because of those recalls despite a complaint index of 25.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 BMW X5?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Fuel System issues make up 32% of complaints and Engine issues 26%. Structure & Body (16%) and Electrical System (15%) problems follow, with fires reported in 10 cases.
- Does the 2014 BMW X5 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2014 X5, covering Airbags, Fuel System, Engine, and Structure & Body components, including a driver's front air bag inflator replacement and a high-pressure fuel pump recall.
- How does the 2014 X5 compare to other X5 years?
- The 2014 X5 ranks 16th of 21 years by complaint index (25), better than 2011, 2012, and 2009, which are rated Avoid, but worse than 2016, 2017, and 2018, which earn a Best verdict.