Model year
2004 BMW X5
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 64 complaints for the 2004 BMW X5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 0 complaints under X5 SAV. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), ENGINE (9), LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES (7). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 16 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 29 complaints
- 2001 160 complaints
- 2002 102 complaints
- 2003 99 complaints
- 2004 64 complaints
- 2005 82 complaints
- 2006 168 complaints
- 2007 71 complaints
- 2008 215 complaints
- 2009 138 complaints
- 2010 124 complaints
- 2011 263 complaints
- 2012 271 complaints
- 2013 149 complaints
- 2014 99 complaints
- 2015 152 complaints
- 2016 74 complaints
- 2017 75 complaints
- 2018 73 complaints
- 2019 193 complaints
- 2020 113 complaints
- 2021 110 complaints
- 2022 72 complaints
- 2023 33 complaints
- 2024 145 complaints
- 2025 63 complaints
- 2026 28 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
04V409000 · Aug 18, 2004
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE…
04V402000 · Aug 13, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.
04V344000 · Jul 14, 2004
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
03V475000 · Nov 14, 2003
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Complaints
64 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 10, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| X5 SAV | 1 | 0 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 · 3L · Manual 6-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| X5 · 3L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| X5 · 4.4L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| X5 4.8IS · 4.8L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 BMW X5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.