2020 BMW X5 G05

Overview

Engines

3.0L turbo inline-six, 4.4L turbo V8, 4.4L turbo V8, 523 hp

On record

4 warnings, 11 recalls

What changed for 2020

• The V8 M50i and the rear-drive sDrive40i join the range, and the xDrive50i has its last year. Edmunds, a published reference

Compare 2020 with 2019

Colors

No paint color is recorded yet.

Specs

Badges

• sDrive40i: 3.0L turbo inline-six, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, 375 hp, sDrive rear-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference
• 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
• M50i: 4.4L turbo V8, 523 hp, xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds, a published reference

Engines

• 3.0L turbo inline-six B58 engine page Edmunds, a published reference

  335 hp and 330 lb-ft · 2019–2020

• 4.4L turbo V8 N63 Edmunds, a published reference

  456 hp and 479 lb-ft · 2019–2020

• 4.4L turbo V8, 523 hp Edmunds, a published reference

  523 hp · 2020–2023

Transmissions

• Eight-speed automatic Edmunds, a published reference

Drivetrains

• xDrive all-wheel drive Edmunds
• sDrive rear-wheel drive (2020–2026) Edmunds, a published reference

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.

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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

Recalls

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

• 2019–2021 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

• 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

Owning

What owners and buyers say

• 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)

• 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