2020 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (39), Engine (33), Power Train (17).
Key takeaways
- 111 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 | 35% |
| Engine | 33 | 30% |
| Power Train | 17 | 15% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 15 | 14% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 3 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW X5 SUV RWD | Not rated | 4/5 | 5/5 | Not rated |
| 2020 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-16
See attached document for complaint.
Steering,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-14
My 2020 BMW X5 sDrive40i has experienced recurring and serious electrical, shutdown, and drivability problems that have not been resolved despite BMW service and a recall-related repair. The vehicle has unexpectedly restarted after being turned off and has also failed to shut down properly. On September 6, 2026, after...
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
I'm reporting a safety issue with BMW vehicles equipped with the B58TU engine, primarily 2019-2021 models. These vehicles have an oil pump with an internal plastic component that regulates oil pressure, and this part is fracturing in the field, causing sudden loss of oil pressure. The failure typically occurs during co...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.