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BMW X5

2015–2019 only

728 classified complaints 26 recalls

2015–2019 BMW X5 models have 728 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 26 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 25,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2015–2019 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW X5 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2015–2019 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 70 complaints

Median onset: 25,000 miles. 15.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 64 complaints

Median onset: 23,000 miles. 3.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Starter and starting system · Electrical 60 complaints

Median onset: 66,199 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $390–$730 nationally.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 44 complaints

Median onset: 33,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Diesel aftertreatment: DPF, EGR, DEF and SCR · Exhaust and emissions 36 complaints

Median onset: 89,415 miles. 2.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 35 complaints

Median onset: 74,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 35 complaints

Median onset: 55,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

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Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 30 complaints

Median onset: 44,500 miles.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2015–2019 model years. See the full BMW X5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.