2023 BMW X5 problems, recalls & reliability
Based on 30 NHTSA owner complaints, 4 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2023 BMW X5 vehicles.
Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated only from the counted evidence below — not a guess, and not an opinion.
- Owner complaints — 30 NHTSA complaints on file-1
- Recalls — 4 recall campaigns for this model year-12
- NCAP safety rating — 4-star overall government crash rating+5
Most-reported problem areas
What owners of similar 2023 BMW X5 vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER4 reports
- POWER TRAIN4 reports
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3 reports
- STRUCTURE2 reports
- ENGINE1 reports
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING1 reports
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1 reports
- POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER1 reports
Recalls (4)
- SEATS22V942000
BMW 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.
- POWER TRAIN23V821000
BMW 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 properly, which could allow automatic transmission oil to leak into the transmission control unit.
- SEATS23V253000
BMW 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."
- VISIBILITY22V820000
BMW 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.
Crash-test ratings
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