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2023 BMW X5

Plug-in hybridHybridGas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
D
Safety Signal
61 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical4
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA31
Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA23 mpg
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The 2023 BMW X5 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid, hybrid and gas midsize or large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the X5 sDrive40i, is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 31 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
X5 xDrive45ePlug-in hybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 83 kW PMSM192220 (32 MPGe blended)31 mi electric635 h$3,900
X5 sDrive40iHybridRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion212623———$3,350
X5 xDrive40iHybridAWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion212523———$3,350
X5 M50iGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo162218———$4,300
X5 MGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo131815———$5,150
X5 M CompetitionGasAWD4.4L 8-cyl turbo131815———$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46248, 45562, 45572, 45573, 45574, 45575.

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Recalls (4)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Power Train

Toyota - 23TA14
552 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota GR Supra, 3 Series Sedan (330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, M3), 5 Series Sedan (530i, 530i xDrive, M5), 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive), 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 4 Series Convertible (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive), 8 Series Coupe (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (850i xDrive, M8), X3 SAV (X3 xDrive30i, X3M), X4 SAV (X4 xDrive30i), X5 SAV (X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M), X6 SAV (X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M), and Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. The weld seam of the integrated transmission control unit's cover may not have been manufactured propRiskTransmission oil that leaks into the control unit can lead to a seizure of the transmission gears, causing a sudden loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the transmission mechatronics module and the automatic transmission fluid, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 26, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V821000reported Dec 6, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
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Seats

235 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."RiskA head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 31, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 23V253000reported Apr 6, 2023BMW of North America, LLC
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Seats

4 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.RiskA loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V942000reported Dec 19, 2022BMW of North America, LLC
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Visibility

47 vehicles
ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit.RiskAn electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire.FixDealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA campaign 22V820000reported Nov 2, 2022BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
31complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 3 · 2023: 8 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 7 · 2026: 8

Most-cited components

Electrical System8
Unspecified8
Power Train7
Engine4
Structure4
Service Brakes3

What owners describe

“My sunroof spontaneously exploded yesterday, which sounded like a loud shotgun blast going off. Fortunately my vehicle was stopped at the time, but no rocks or debris had hit it to cause this then or previously, and nothing had fallen on it. No warning or other symptoms prior to this happening, the car was in mint cond…”Dec 19, 2025 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“While on a stretch of two lane highway with no shoulders I got some flashing error messages that were too quick to read, then the car made the shutdown sound like when you turn the car off, and said “Goodbyeâ€� on the screen. The gas pedal was unresponsive, pulled itself away from my foot. The screen showed what it n…”Dec 11, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“While driving, the information LED screen on the car flickered and went black within a second. Other electric components malfunctioned as well, e.g. radio, air conditioning/heating. Obviously, the cameras and safety systems associated with the screen also did not work. There was no warning that this was going to happen…”Aug 25, 2025 · Back Over Prevention · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV RWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other X5 model years

A

2027 BMW X5

0 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2026 BMW X5

2 recalls · 21 complaints

D

2025 BMW X5

5 recalls · 61 complaints

F

2024 BMW X5

8 recalls · 144 complaints

A

2022 BMW X5

1 recalls · 69 complaints

F

2021 BMW X5

12 recalls · 104 complaints

F

2020 BMW X5

11 recalls · 107 complaints

F

2019 BMW X5

13 recalls · 184 complaints

F

2018 BMW X5

5 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2017 BMW X5

6 recalls · 73 complaints

F

2016 BMW X5

5 recalls · 72 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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