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BMW · Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV)

X5

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Model years
20102026
Generation / trim
Not listed

Powertrain and fuel economy

X5 sDrive40iHybrid · 3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
23 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
X5 xDrive40iHybrid · 3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
23 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
25 MPG
X5 M60i xDriveHybrid · 4.40 L · 8-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
17 MPG
Highway
22 MPG
Combined
19 MPG
X5 M CompetitionHybrid · 4.40 L · 8-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium
City
13 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
X5 xDrive50ePlug-in Hybrid · 3.00 L · 6-cyl · Automatic (S8)
Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium and Electricity
City
21 MPG
Highway
23 MPG
Combined
22 MPG

Safety recalls

AIR BAGS · CRITICAL FASTENERS25V837000

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.

Safety consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the instrument panel trim, free of charge. The vehicles have not been sold from dealer inventory and therefore, no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 4, 2025.

Reported Dec 4, 2025Part 9627320
VISIBILITY · WINDSHIELD · CRITICAL FASTENERS25V556000

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.

Safety consequence

Water inside electrical components can lead to electronic function failures, such as a loss of headlights, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an electrical short-circuit may occur, increasing the risk of a fire while parked or driving.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the windshield seal. If any leaks are detected, the seal will be repaired and vehicle control units and wiring will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Reported Aug 27, 2025Part N/A - Production Process Issue