GradeBMW X5 Reliability Grade
Average reliability
Grade a specific BMW X5
Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.
The BMW X5 earns a C+ overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a C+ for its transmission. It ranks 15th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. Its engine (C) and transmission (C+) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
BMW X5 reliability by year
Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.
Best years: 2000
Years to avoid: 2011–2012 (stalling / loss of power)
Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.
How long does the BMW X5 last?
A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.
BMW X5 vs. other luxury vehicles
| Model | Engine | Trans. | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX | A | A | A |
| Lexus ES | A | A | A |
| Lexus GS | A- | A | A |
| Lexus NX | A | A | A |
| BMW 5 Series | B | A- | A- |
| Audi A4 | B+ | A | A- |
| BMW 3 Series | B- | B+ | B+ |
| BMW X3 | B- | B+ | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz E-Class | B+ | A- | B+ |
| Audi Q5 | B | A- | B+ |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC | C+ | B+ | B |
| Mercedes-Benz GLE | B | B | B |
| Acura RDX | B+ | B | B |
| BMW X5 | C | C+ | C+ |
| Acura MDX | B- | D | C |
| Acura TLX | C | D | C- |
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Is the BMW X5 reliable?
Average reliability. The BMW X5 earns a C+ overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a C+ for its transmission. It ranks 15th of 17 luxury vehicles we grade. Its engine (C) and transmission (C+) grade about the same, so neither stands out as a weak point. Grades are based on 1,153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.
How many miles will a BMW X5 last?
We estimate a well-maintained BMW X5 lasts around 175,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.
What are the best years for the BMW X5?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable BMW X5 model years are 2000.
What BMW X5 years should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the BMW X5 years to be most careful with are 2011 and 2012. The 2012 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers. The 2011 grades a D overall (engine F, transmission D), and its top engine/transmission problem is stalling / loss of power, which a recall covers.
Is the BMW X5 transmission reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the BMW X5 transmission a C+ (average reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.
Is the BMW X5 engine reliable?
GradeMyCar grades the BMW X5 engine a C (below-average reliability).