2025 BMW X5
2025 BMW X5 — The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW.
Trim: xDrive40i
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 BMW X5 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 BMW X5 typically asks about $54,200 versus a $67,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 BMW X5 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Service Brakes) and 56 owner complaints. Versus 2024, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older X5 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2025-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$54,200
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$67,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
5
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
56
Top: Service Brakes
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
4/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 X5?
Yes — 5 recall campaigns and 56 owner complaints for the 2025 BMW X5. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Service Brakes
2026-07-01
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist…
Campaign 26V422000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2024-09-18
BMW of North America (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, 2024-2025 X5, 2025 X6, 2023-2025 X7, 740i, 760i, 2024 XM, 530i, 540i, i7, 750e, X2, 2024-2025 i5, 2024 Rolls Royce Spectre, 2025 MINI Countryman S ALL4, JCW Countryman ALL4, and 2025 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S) vehicles. Please refer to the…
Campaign 24V697000
Seat Belts
2024-05-15
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 XM, 2025 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The seat belt system may inaccurately detect that passengers are belted, preventing the seat belt warning light…
Campaign 24V345000
Equipment
2024-05-10
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024-2025 X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The tire information placard may indicate an incorrect tire size and tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Campaign 24V327000
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
2024-02-12
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic…
Campaign 24V104000
Owner complaints
56 complaints · 6 crash-related · 1 fire-related · 3 injuries reported. Top components:
- Service Brakes24
- Power Train7
- Electrical System4
- Visibility/Wiper4
- Back Over Prevention3
- Steering3
- Unknown Or Other3
- Vehicle Speed Control3
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2024 X5. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2025.
How much does a used 2025 X5 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $54,200 in typical used asking against a $67,700 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $67,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $54,200
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$13,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 X5?
The 2025 BMW X5 sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 BMW X5 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW. The X5 made its debut in 1999 as the E53 model. It was BMW's first SUV. At launch, it featured all-wheel drive and was available with either a manual or automatic gearbox. The second generation was launched in 2006, and was known internally as the E70. The E70 featured the torque-split capable xDrive all-wheel drive system mated to an automatic gearbox. In 2009, the X5 M performance variant was released as a 2010 model. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 BMW X5 SUV AWD) include an overall score of 4/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 194.1 in, width 78.7 in, height 68.9 in, and wheelbase 116.9 in, with curb weight around 5335.2 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 BMW X5 SUV AWD; 2025 BMW X5 SUV RWD.
- 5 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 4/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 116.9 in
- Curb weight about 5335.2 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 375 hp, 23 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
375 hp
Combined MPG
23 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (23 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,826
5-year energy
$9,130
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 23 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 3.0L Turbo I6
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 194.1 in
- Width
- 78.7 in
- Height
- 68.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 116.9 in
- Curb weight
- 5335.2 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 23
- Highway MPG
- 27
- Combined MPG
- 23
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 4 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 BMW X5 SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | xDrive40i | M60i |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 523 hp |
| Combined MPG | 23 | — |
| Engine | 3.0L Turbo I6 | 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | — | — | 23 | AWD | |
| 523 | — | — | — | AWD |