The 2018 BMW X5 is a SUV. Expert analysis gives it a score of 7.5/10. Pros: High driving comfort even in heavy traffic conditions; Spacious cabin suitable for families and long journeys; Powerful petrol and diesel engines with impressive performance. Common concerns: Relatively high repair and maintenance costs compared to other vehicles in the segment; Long wait times at authorized service centers locally cause delays in servicing; High fuel consumption, especially in petrol engine variants. BMW X5 owners locally report that the car offers excellent comfort on both urban and highway drives, but complain about expensive maintenance and long queues at authorized service centers. local drivers note that the hot climate and poorly paved roads accelerate wear on suspension components and electrical parts, especially in summer. There are 48 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
3 NHTSA recalls for BMW X5 2018
- Lower Arm โ BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
- Electrical โ BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.
- Suspension โ BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.