BMW X5 SAV years to avoid
More than twice the X5 SAV's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best BMW X5 SAV years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
BMW X5 SAV complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common BMW X5 SAV problems
All model years combined.
- Airbags54
- Engine47
- Fuel system31
- Brakes31
- Transmission28
- Electrical28
- Seats13
- Acceleration10
- Body8
- Lights7
- Steering6
- Seat belts5
BMW X5 SAV problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 83 | 13 | Airbags | 45,000 | 1 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2012 | 69 | 21 | Transmission | 55,000 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 67 | 24 | Engine | 79,000 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 19 | Engine | 66,000 | 5 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 74 | 19 | Fuel system | 80,000 | 4 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2008 | 71 | 20 | Airbags | 70,049 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 30 | 59 | Brakes | 70,000 | 5 | 5 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 64 | 27 | Airbags | 100,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 95 | 1 | Airbags | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 9
Questions about the BMW X5 SAV
What years of the BMW X5 SAV should you avoid?
2007. It has more than twice the BMW X5 SAV's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 59, mostly about brakes and electrical.
What is the best year for a used BMW X5 SAV?
2013, 2009 and 2010 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (13, 19 and 19).
What is the most common problem with the BMW X5 SAV?
Airbags, with 54 complaints across all years, followed by engine (47) and fuel system (31).
How many recalls does the BMW X5 SAV have?
9 recalls between 2003 and 2013. The 2010 model year has the most, with 5.
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