2025 BMW X5 vs 2026 BMW X5
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 5, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2025 BMW X5 | 2026 BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 78 | 21 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | BMW X5 | BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 18 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 2 |
| Power Train | 7 | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 2 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.