2015 Bmw X5
The Verdict
The 2015 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 6
Active safety recalls from NHTSA for this vehicle year.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive...
Risk
Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. 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 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left re...
Risk
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRel...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, X3 xDrive28d, X4 xDrive28i and X4 xDrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 X5...
Risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potenti...
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressu...
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 14, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3...
Risk
A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previ...
Reported Apr 10, 2026
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive,...
Risk
The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be m...
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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