Overview
- Engines
- 3.0L turbo inline-six, 4.4L turbo V8
- On record
- 4 warnings, 13 recalls
What changed for 2019
- The fourth X5 arrives as the xDrive40i and xDrive50i, both with all-wheel drive. Edmunds, a published reference
Colors
No paint color is recorded yet.
Specs
Badges
- xDrive40i: 3.0L turbo inline-six, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, 375 hp, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
- xDrive50i: 4.4L turbo V8, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
Engines
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3.0L turbo inline-six B58 engine page Edmunds, a published reference
335 hp and 330 lb-ft · 2019–2020
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4.4L turbo V8 N63 Edmunds, a published reference
456 hp and 479 lb-ft · 2019–2020
Transmissions
- Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference
Drivetrains
- xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
Trims
- Sports Activity Vehicle A published reference
Packages
- xLine Design Edmunds
- M Sport Package Edmunds
- Convenience Package Edmunds
- Premium Package Edmunds
- Executive Package Edmunds
- Dynamic Handling Package Edmunds
- Off-Road Package Edmunds
- Driving Assistance Professional Package Edmunds
- Parking Assistance Package Edmunds
- Luxury Seating Package Edmunds
- M Sport Professional Package Edmunds
- Two-axle air suspension Edmunds
- Third-row seat with rear air suspension (2019–2023) Edmunds
Figures for the whole G05
- Built: At BMW's plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where the xDrive45e's batteries were made too A published reference
- Platform: BMW's Cluster Architecture (CLAR), shared with the G30 5 Series and G11 7 Series A published reference
- Towing: Up to 7,200 lb with the factory hitch Edmunds
- Award: One of Edmunds' Best Midsize SUVs and Best Luxury SUVs for 2019 Edmunds
Watch out
Faults owners and the press report, and how to spot each one.
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Air suspension compressor and spring failures All years
One source so far
Check: See that it sits level and at the right height, and listen for a noisy compressor.
Euro Premium Parts calls the air suspension compressor a common failure on every G05, usually between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, and says the rear air springs leak. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Oil leaks on the six All years
One source so far
Check: Look for oil at the valve cover and oil filter housing.
Euro Premium Parts says the B58's valve cover and oil filter housing gaskets seep from about 50,000 to 80,000 miles, and that a leak onto the exhaust can smoke. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Early iDrive software faults 2019–2020
One source so far
Check: Make sure the software is up to date, and test the screen and controls.
Euro Premium Parts says 2019 and 2020 cars had iDrive 7 freezes and reboots, mostly cured by software updates. A seller's guide (unofficial)
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Integrated brake system recalls All years
Check: Make sure the integrated brake system recalls were done.
NHTSA lists recalls for the integrated brake system, which can lose its power assist and ABS, on 2019 to 2021 cars and again on 2024 and 2025 cars. NHTSA
Going to see one? Take the checklist with you.
Open the checklistRecalls
Newest first. Ask the seller for proof the work was done, or check the VIN with NHTSA.
2019–2020 Recall 25V644000
After repeated tries, the starter motor can overheat from an electrical overload. Dealers replace the starter, including on cars fixed under 24V576000. NHTSA
2019–2020 Recall 24V576000
If the starter motor fails, repeated tries to start the car can overheat it. Dealers update the software. NHTSA
2019–2022 Recall 22V267000
The roof control unit may let the sunroof close without the key in the car, against the federal power window standard. Dealers reprogram it. NHTSA
2019 Recall 21V520000
The instrument panel may not have been made correctly, which could stop the passenger airbag deploying properly. A dealer replaces the panel. NHTSA
2019–2021 Recall 21V096000
Part of the reversing camera's picture may be blocked, or the screen may stay dark, when reverse is selected. Dealers update the camera software. NHTSA
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2019–2021 Recall 21V062000
The rotor and shaft in the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and can separate under hard braking, losing ABS and brake assist. Dealers replace the brake system. NHTSA
2019–2020 Recall 20V434000
The bearing plate of the steering column shaft may not have been fastened properly and can loosen. Dealers inspect it and fasten or replace it. NHTSA
2019–2020 Recall 19V684000
The reversing camera's settings can be changed so its picture is no longer visible, and the car keeps that setting. Dealers update the camera software. NHTSA
2019 Recall 19V541000
The left wheel bolts may not have been tightened enough and can loosen. Dealers replace and tighten them. NHTSA
2019 Recall 19V513000
The high-pressure fuel pump may not have been fitted properly, which can crack its flange and leak fuel. Dealers replace the pump. NHTSA
2019 Recall 19V096000
The bolts holding the driver's seat or seat belt may not have been tightened properly. Dealers check them and tighten them. NHTSA
2019 Recall 18V918000
The sun visors may carry a wrong airbag warning label or none. Dealers inspect them and replace them as needed. NHTSA
2019 Recall 18V732000
Capacitors in the body domain controller can short circuit and overheat. Dealers replace the control unit. NHTSA
Owning
What owners and buyers say
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Sought after
An xDrive40i All years
Edmunds says to go with the xDrive40i, and Euro Premium Parts calls it the best balance of performance, reliability and running costs, with 2021 and later cars the sweet spot. Edmunds, a seller's guide (unofficial)
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Watch for
An early 2019 car or an xDrive50i 2019–2020
Less sought after One source so far
Euro Premium Parts says early 2019 cars carry more software bugs and first-year problems, and that the 2019 to 2020 xDrive50i's V8 has a history of oil use. A seller's guide (unofficial)
Maintenance
Engine oil and filter All years
Replace every 10,000 miles or 1 year, per a parts seller. Euro Premium Parts says to check the V8's oil level between changes A seller's guide (unofficial)
Ask the seller: Ask for oil change records.
Spark plugs All years
Replace every 60,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Transfer case and rear differential fluid All years
Replace every 60,000 miles, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
If it was skipped: Euro Premium Parts says both are often skipped on used cars.
Brake fluid All years
Replace every 2 years, per a parts seller A seller's guide (unofficial)
Warranty when new
| Basic | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
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| Drivetrain | 50,000 miles or 4 years Edmunds |
| Rust | 12 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years EdmundsAny miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 36,000 miles or 3 years Edmunds |
Before you pay: every warning, recall and check on one sheet.
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