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2026 BMW X5

Plug-in hybridHybrid

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
5 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11

Safety Signal

77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record

Recalls1 critical2

Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA21

Crash ratingNHTSA overall4★

Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg

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The 2026 BMW X5 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and hybrid midsize or large SUV with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the X5 sDrive40i, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 21 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Range	kWh/100mi	Charge (240V)	Annual fuel*
X5 xDrive50e	Plug-in hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 145 kW PMSM	21	23	22 (38 MPGe blended)	40 mi electric	56	2 h	$3,500
X5 sDrive40i	Hybrid	RWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	23	27	25	—	—	—	$3,100
X5 xDrive40i	Hybrid	AWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	23	27	25	—	—	—	$3,100
X5 M60i xDrive	Hybrid	AWD	4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	17	22	19	—	—	—	$4,100
X5 M Competition	Hybrid	AWD	4.4L 8-cyl turbo + 44V Li-Ion	13	18	15	—	—	—	$5,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 49760, 49548, 49564, 49565, 49566.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database

▲high

Air Bags

25 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X6, X7, X5, and X5 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel may have been manufactured incorrectly and prevent the passenger-side air bag from deploying properly.RiskAn air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.

NHTSA campaign 25V837000reported Dec 4, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

!critical

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1,406 vehicles

ProblemBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2026 X5 Plug-in Hybrid, X5, and X7 vehicles. The windshield may not be sealed properly, which can allow water to enter the power distribution box or electronic control unit.RiskWater inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.FixDealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

NHTSA campaign 25V556000reported Aug 27, 2025BMW of North America, LLC

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database

21complaints filed

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 9 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 21

Most-cited components

Electrical System9

Power Train4

Back Over Prevention3

Structure3

Unspecified3

Engine2

What owners describe

“Driving on highway using assisted driving pro (hands off steering wheel and feet off pedals). Speed set for 65 or 67. Driver's phone call came up on display screen. Passenger answered and hung up on screen. Driver did not touch wheel. Car started accelerating. Reached 93 mph before realized what was happening and able …”Sep 2, 2026 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA owner report

“On [XXX] as I was driving on [XXX] in Fl and got in to some traffic I noticed the car was shuddering a bit when I braked and I could here metal against metal coming from the brakes. I called SIXT 800 number and spoke to a Gentleman at their call center in Asia. He asked me why I needed brakes . I was shocked at his res…”Aug 21, 2026 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

“I was driving at 70 mph on the highway when the car suddenly and without warning went into neutral, lost all functionality, and displayed the warning "Drivetrain Malfunction--Stop Driving Immediately--Call Roadside Assistance." I had to drift (barely) to side of a busy highway and exit the vehicle to get to safety. The…”Aug 18, 2026 · Engine · 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

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV AWD	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	16%
SUV RWD	not rated	★★★★☆	★★★★★	not rated	16%

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Other X5 model years

2027 BMW X5

0 recalls · 0 complaints

2025 BMW X5

5 recalls · 61 complaints

2024 BMW X5

8 recalls · 144 complaints

2023 BMW X5

4 recalls · 31 complaints

2022 BMW X5

1 recalls · 69 complaints

2021 BMW X5

12 recalls · 104 complaints

2020 BMW X5

11 recalls · 107 complaints

2019 BMW X5

13 recalls · 184 complaints

2018 BMW X5

5 recalls · 71 complaints

2017 BMW X5

6 recalls · 73 complaints

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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