2020 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
85
Recalls
9
Crashes
3
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V644000 Sep 2025

Other

No consequence data available

24V576000 Aug 2024

Other

No consequence data available

22V267000 Apr 2022

Other

No consequence data available

21V062000 Feb 2021

Other

No consequence data available

20V678000 Nov 2020

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Electrical System
Dec 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the...

Exterior Lighting
Nov 2026

Vehicle has excessive condensation in driver headlight. Garage kept only. Problem discovered because of parking vehicle outside on driveway while the...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2026

My 2020 BMW X5 (VIN available upon request) is subject to safety recall 25V-644 due to a fire risk. The recall has been open since November 2025. BMW...

Engine
Oct 2026

Was driving at normal interstate speed when I received a warning on my dashboard to pull over and turn off engine —- low engine pressure, immediately....

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
May 2026

The safety risk arises from inaccurate federal recall records maintained by BMW of North America. My vehicle had a safety recall for starter replacem...

Electrical System
Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V644000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall...

Power Train
Mar 2026

My steering was what I felt as an affected problem. I was subsequently stuck while out with my one year old in the cold 10/31/2024. Eventually the car...

Engine
Feb 2026

I'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine (primarily 2019–2021 models). These vehicles use an oil pump containing...

Engine
Feb 2026

I am submitting this correspondence as a formal notification of a potential safety-related defect affecting BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technic...

Engine
Feb 2026

I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021....

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2020 BMW X5 has 85 complaints and 9 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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