2025 vs 2026 BMW X5

- 2025
G05 2019–2026 Sold as sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, M60i
- 4 warnings
- 5 recalls
- 2026
G05 2019–2026 Sold as sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50e, M60i
- 4 warnings
- 2 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 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 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)

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
24V345000 2025
The seat belt system may wrongly sense that a passenger is belted, so the warning light stays off and the airbags may not deploy as they should. Dealers inspect and replace the front lower seat belts as needed. 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

25V556000 2026
The windshield may not be sealed properly, letting water into the power distribution box or a control unit. Dealers inspect the seal and repair it, replacing control units and wiring as needed. NHTSA
25V837000 2026
The instrument panel may have been made wrongly and stop the passenger airbag deploying properly. Dealers replace the panel trim. NHTSA

After 2025, up to and including 2026.

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

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

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 lacks.

Reputation: what owners and the press report

Nothing that 2026 lacks.

Nothing that 2025 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)