2024 vs 2025 BMW X5

Both years

• 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)

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• 24V104000 2024–2025

  The integrated brake system can malfunction, losing power brake assist or stopping the ABS and stability control working properly. Dealers replace it. NHTSA

• 24V327000 2024–2025

  The tire placard may give the wrong tire size and pressure. Dealers replace it. NHTSA

• 24V697000 2024–2025

  Welds in the integrated brake module's servomotor can break, losing power brake assist and rear braking, and the ABS and stability control may not work. Dealers replace the brake system. NHTSA

• 26V422000 2024–2025

  The integrated brake system can malfunction, losing power brake assist or stopping the ABS and stability control working properly. Dealers inspect it and replace it if needed. NHTSA

Both years

Engines

3.0L turbo inline-six mild hybrid, 375 hp (2024–2026) Edmunds, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid, 483 hp (2024–2026) Edmunds, a published reference, 4.4L turbo V8 mild hybrid (2024–2026) Edmunds, CarGurus

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

Both years

• Mineral White Metallic 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Alpine White 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Carbon Black Metallic 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Manhattan Green Metallic 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Black Sapphire Metallic 2021–2025 Edmunds

Both years

• Tartufo Extended Merino premium leather, 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Ivory White Extended Merino premium leather, 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Black Extended Merino premium leather, 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Coffee Extended Merino premium leather, 2021–2025 Edmunds
• Coffee Sensafin leatherette, 2025 Edmunds
• Black Sensafin leatherette, 2025 Edmunds

Both years

• 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)