X5 (2026)
Data covers 3 NHTSA model names
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Complaints by Engine Code
3.0-V6-PHEV
3.0L 6-cyl / 483 hpView details
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3.0-V6-Gas
3.0L 6-cyl / 375 hpView details
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4.4-V8-Gas
4.4L 8-cyl / 523 hpView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the BMW X5, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (2)
BMW 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.
BMW 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2026-2026 BMW X5 complaints?
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 BMW X5. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission.
Is the 2026-2026 BMW X5 a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 BMW X5. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 BMW X5 as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2026-2026 BMW X5?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls covering some 2026-2026 BMW X5 vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used BMW X5?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the transmission, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the X5?
The 2026 BMW X5 received an overall 4-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 4 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: No. Lane Departure Warning: No. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 26 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.