2014 Bmw X5
The Verdict
The 2014 Bmw X5 has no owner complaints on file with NHTSA. With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
Recalls 2
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, and 2015 X4 xDrive35i vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may explode during d...
Risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option....
Risk
A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
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Under the Hood
Each number is a complaint. Darker = bigger problem.
| Year | Body | Brakes | Electrical | Engine | Transmission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 2001 | 68 | 10 | 39 | 44 | 15 |
| 2002 | 32 | 6 | 34 | 35 | 8 |
| 2003 | 24 | 2 | 32 | 41 | 14 |
| 2004 | 39 | 5 | 54 | 14 | 15 |
| 2005 | 19 | 16 | 38 | 21 | 9 |
| 2006 | 38 | 38 | 166 | 24 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 | 25 | 47 | 48 | 7 |
| 2008 | 16 | 17 | 87 | 195 | 18 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 | 45 | 83 | 5 |
| 2010 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 87 | 4 |
| 2011 | 26 | 4 | 72 | 161 | 44 |
| 2016 | 25 | 2 | 10 | 27 | 6 |
| 2017 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 32 | 6 |
| 2018 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 30 | 5 |
| 2019 | 40 | 8 | 59 | 61 | 9 |
| 2020 | 18 | 3 | 26 | 40 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 4 | 21 | 30 | 15 |
| 2022 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 10 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 |
| 2024 | 17 | 80 | 13 | 16 | 8 |
| 2025 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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