Model year
2015 BMW X5
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 152 complaints for the 2015 BMW X5 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (42), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (30), FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL (20). NHTSA lists 2 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 17–27 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,850, 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
21V907000 · Nov 19, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an…
21V586000 · Jul 29, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail.
18V755000 · Oct 25, 2018
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with…
16V683000 · Sep 21, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, and 2014 X5 xDrive35d vehicles. The…
15V147000 · Mar 13, 2015
AIR BAGS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured…
14V650000 · Oct 17, 2014
SEATS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been…
Complaints
152 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 6, fire flag on 7, injury field 6, deaths field 1. 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.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA21002 | Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | Sep 17, 2021 | No close date in the file |
| EA23001 | High pressure fuel pump failure · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Mar 17, 2023 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sdrive35I SUV RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.188 | NHTSA photo |
| Xdrive35D SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.188 | NHTSA photo |
| Xdrive35I SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.188 | NHTSA photo |
| Xdrive50I SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.188 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 sDrive35i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
| X5 xDrive35i · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
| X5 xDrive50i · 4.4L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| X5 xDrive35d · 3L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 24 | 31 | 27 | — | — | $3,550 |
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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 2015 BMW X5 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.