2017 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
73
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
7

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

17V327000 May 2017

Other

No consequence data available

17V189000 Mar 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

CHILD SEAT
Sep 2026

The contact owns a Nuna car seat, Model Type: Rava, Model Number: CS05103CVR, Manufactured Date: July 14, 2022. The car seat was being used in a 2017...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 2026

While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in DRIVE with Auto Hold active. When the driver door w...

Engine
Aug 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was an abnormal smoke odor c...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2025

No remedy for recall and no plan

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with several unknown warning lights il...

Engine
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that the oil drain plug and the oil pan do not have adequate space after being stripped. The metal...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 2025

I am writing to formally document two significant incidents involving the complete failure of the high-pressure fuel system in my BMW vehicle, VIN [XX...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2025

I am writing to express my concern regarding the recent recall identified under NHTSA Campaign ID: 24V608000 related to BMW vehicles. I own a 2017 BMW...

Electrical System
Apr 2025

Battery overheated and melted plastic cover

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was heavily depressed for the brakes to...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2017 BMW X5 has 73 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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