2022 vs 2023 BMW X5

- 2022
G05 2019–2026 Sold as sDrive40i, xDrive40i, M50i, xDrive45e
- 4 warnings
- 1 recall
- 2023
G05 2019–2026 Sold as sDrive40i, xDrive40i, M50i, xDrive45e
- 4 warnings
- 4 recalls

Both years are the same generation, so most of what they offer is shared.

Watch out for

Reputation: what owners and the press report. Tap one to see what to check.

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Nothing that 2022 lacks.

Air suspension compressor and spring failures All years One source so far

What to 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

What to 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)
Integrated brake system recalls All years

What to 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
Plug-in hybrid battery recalls and wear 2021–2026

What to check: Make sure the battery recalls were done and ask for a battery health check.

NHTSA lists two 2021 recalls for xDrive45e battery cells that could short circuit, and Euro Premium Parts says the battery slowly loses range, more so when it is rarely charged.

NHTSA, a seller's guide (unofficial)

22V267000 2019–2022
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

22V820000 2023
The windshield may not be bonded properly, letting water reach electrical parts and short circuit them. Dealers inspect the seal and refit the windshield with a new one if needed. NHTSA
22V942000 2023
One of the bolts joining the driver's seatback to the seat frame may not have been fitted correctly. Dealers inspect it and fit the bolt if needed. NHTSA
23V253000 2023
The guide sleeves of the outer second-row head restraints may lack their locking tabs, against the federal head restraint standard. Dealers inspect and replace them. NHTSA
23V821000 2023
A badly made weld on the gearbox control unit's cover can let transmission oil leak into the control unit. Dealers replace the mechatronics module and the fluid as needed. NHTSA

After 2022, up to and including 2023.

Nothing that 2022 lacks.

Engines: 3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid (2021–2023) Edmunds, 4.4L turbo V8, 523 hp (2020–2023) Edmunds, a published reference, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid (2021–2023) Edmunds, a published reference
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, Climate Comfort Package (2022–2026) Edmunds, M Sport Professional Package Edmunds, Two-axle air suspension Edmunds, Third-row seat with rear air suspension (2019–2023) Edmunds

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Nothing that 2022 lacks.

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Nothing that 2022 lacks.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Nothing that 2023 lacks.

Nothing that 2022 lacks.

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)