2025 BMW X5 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
95/100
#2 most-complained of 21 X5 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 BMW X5 has 61 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 95 out of 100 — #2 highest of 21 X5 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (29 complaints, 48% of the total). Complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 22 city / 23 hwy
Top 2025 BMW X5 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes29 (48%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (16%)
- Electrical System9 (15%)
- Engine8 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (11%)
- Other5 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (7%)
- Steering3 (5%)
- Airbags2 (3%)
- Fuel System1 (2%)
2025 BMW X5 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V422000Jul 1, 2026Brakes428 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V697000Sep 18, 2024Brakes309 vehicles
Electronic stability control (esc):control module
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.
Risk: 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.
- NHTSA 24V345000May 15, 2024Seat Belts3,256 vehicles
Seat belts:front
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."
Risk: 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.
2025 BMW X5 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 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.
2025 compared with other X5 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 BMW X5 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 BMW X5 ranks #2 of 21 among X5 model years (Complaint Index 95/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 61 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 BMW X5?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (29 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (10 complaints), and electrical system (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 2,000 miles.
- Does the 2025 BMW X5 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 BMW X5, most recently reported 2026, covering brakes, seat belts, and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 BMW X5?
- EPA rates the 2025 BMW X5 at 22 MPG combined (22 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.