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BMW X5 by year

The X5 is a SUV sold from 2000–2020 with engines including 4.4L 8-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl and 2.0L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 160 recalls and 2,713 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1015202530200020052010201520202000: 14 MPG combined2001: 14–16 MPG combined2002: 13–16 MPG combined2003: 14–16 MPG combined2004: 16 MPG combined2005: 16 MPG combined2006: 16 MPG combined2007: 16–18 MPG combined2008: 16–18 MPG combined2009: 16–22 MPG combined2010: 14–22 MPG combined2011: 14–22 MPG combined2012: 14–21 MPG combined2013: 16–22 MPG combined2014: 17–26 MPG combined2015: 17–27 MPG combined2016: 17–25 MPG combined2017: 17–25 MPG combined2018: 16–25 MPG combined2019: 19–22 MPG combined2020: 15–23 MPG combined23 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2000 X54.4L 8-cyl14629
2001 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl14–1612160
2002 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl13–163102
2003 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl14–16399
2004 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16464
2005 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16282
2006 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl162168
2007 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16–18871
2008 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16–1810215
2009 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl16–2212138
2010 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl14–2214124
2011 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl14–2214263
2012 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl14–2110271
2013 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–226149
2014 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–26899
2015 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–276152
2016 X52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–25574
2017 X52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl17–25675
2018 X52.0L 4-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl16–25573
2019 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl19–2213192
2020 X53.0L 6-cyl, 4.4L 8-cyl15–2311113

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common BMW X5 problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your X5, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Engine618
  • Air Bags541
  • Electrical System416
  • Fuel/Propulsion System265
  • Power Train263
  • Unknown or Other151

Selling a BMW X5: questions

How much is a junk BMW X5 worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete X5s with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy BMW X5s that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2000–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which BMW X5 year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2012 X5 (271). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, air bags and electrical system.

Which BMW X5 year has the most recalls?

The 2010 X5 has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 14. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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