2017 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (17), Fuel/Propulsion System (15), Engine (12).
Key takeaways
- 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 15 | 20% |
| Engine | 12 | 16% |
| Power Train | 10 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 7% |
| Diesel | 5 | 7% |
| Structure | 5 | 7% |
| Seats | 4 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 BMW X5 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seats - filed 2026-10-05
2016 BMW X5 — Driver’s seat unexpectedly moves forward toward the steering wheel while driving. The seat moves without activation of the seat adjustment controls. This creates a safety hazard because the driver’s position can suddenly change while the vehicle is in motion, potentially interfering with steering and peda...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-24
The component experiencing the malfunction is the transfer case on my BMW X5. The transfer case has already been serviced in an attempt to correct the problem; however, the vehicle continues to experience issues related to the transfer case even after the service was completed. The vehicle and transfer case are availab...
Electrical System,service Brakes - filed 2026-01-23
While driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in DRIVE with Auto Hold active. When the driver door was opened briefly, the vehicle attempted to transition from Auto Hold to applying the electronic parking brake as a safety function. At that moment, the EPB malfunction w...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.