BMW X5 - Reliability Issues?

[HorologyK]

I’m looking at buying the new 2019 X5 which consumer reports rates as one of the top SUV’s they’ve ever tested by BMW and in general. As an avid follower of their reliability ratings and my own experience of owning two 328’s, anyone have major issues owning previous X5’s? My 328’s had average reliability which is in line with CR ratings but nothing like the high reliability of my current Lexus RX350.

I’d be interested in hearing owners thoughts on this one.

[timedate]

i would be looking at either toyota or honda

[Net-man]

This is first year release with lot of new electronics,
Drive train should be reliable as has been available on other models.



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[HorologyK]

Originally Posted by HorologyK

I’m looking at buying the new 2019 X5 which consumer reports rates as one of the top SUV’s they’ve ever tested by BMW and in general. As an avid follower of their reliability ratings and my own experience of owning two 328’s, anyone have major issues owning previous X5’s? My 328’s had average reliability which is in line with CR ratings but nothing like the high reliability of my current Lexus RX350.

I’d be interested in hearing owners thoughts on this one.

I should clarify the CR ratings for the 2019 model are “predicted” as being average. Prior X5’s reliability ratings have been all over the place.

[DLRIDES]

) BMW
) First year production
) Advanced electronics

What could go wrong ?

[GB-man]

How long do you plan to keep it?

I just checked one out the other day, seems really nice. I’ve had two in the past and relatively trouble free. One had an issue with the vanos which was annoying.

[HorologyK]

Originally Posted by GB-man

How long do you plan to keep it?

I just checked one out the other day, seems really nice. I’ve had two in the past and relatively trouble free. One had an issue with the vanos which was annoying.

At least seven years, probably 10

[Danny83]

Originally Posted by HorologyK

At least seven years, probably 10

You will be fine for 7-10

[THC]

Originally Posted by HorologyK

At least seven years, probably 10

Honda Pilot has as much technology as anything on the road. Reliability is synonymous with Honda too

(no I do not work for Honda) ha

[superdog]

My last X5 had all sorts of oil burning issues. Known issue.

I had to keep two quarts in the car at all times. I hated that about it.

[crew]

Since you mentioned that you expect to keep the car long term I thought I’d chime in on mine. I have a 2003 X5 with 104,000 miles on it. Owned it since new.
As Seth said about his, it burns oil. Not a lot, but consistently.
Admittedly, mine is old, but I average about $2k/year in repairs. The last one was a new a/c compressor for well over that $2k average.
At the end of the day my X has been a pretty good vehicle but I’ve also babied it the last 8 years or so. It only gets driven about 3,000 miles annually these days, maybe less.
Old, out of warranty BMW’s are not for the faint of heart. New, they are a pleasure to drive.

[blassy]

Currently driving a 15 going in at lease end soon. Never a problem.
Before that had a 2012 for 4 years. Never a problem.
Been bulletproof last 8 years with only regular service which is included.
Will probably be getting the 19 this summer when this one goes back.
Drove everything else in the same space and always go back.
Cayenne is close but more expensive and Porsche lease rates are not as user friendly.
M sport plus power pack gives you over 350hp which is plenty and comfort and handling can’t be beat in the price point.
So yah. Am a fan.

[mjclark32]

Brother in law had a 15’ 5.0 for 60k/36months no issues. That’s all I got though.
Should be able to get a pretty good warranty, I assume, though

[nick c]

A good advice, stay away from V-8 X5. Buy the V-6 engine or a Diesel engine.

[DJ TT 2002]

2002 X5 3.0i
2005 X5 3.0i
2008 X5 3.5i
2012 X5 3.5i

2018 GLS450 ( because I needed a change and it’s bigger)

I loved all the X5s and had zero issues.

The MB is fantastic but a different sled entirely

[ttomczak]

I’ve had a 7, 12 and 2015, all have been trouble free...

That being said, I doubt I would keep any new BMW past the warranty.

[Fabrice M]

I had a 4.4 and had issues with the adjustable air suspensions. Also I didn’t think the seats were comfortable. I used to be a huge BMW fan, I have own 4 over my life, but over the years I found the quality has gone down and so is their customer service, they really used to stand by their product...not anymore. Want a German SUV, try a Cayenne S of GTS, a bit more expensive but so much better and so much more fun.

[MinMay]

Life is short...just buy it and enjoy it. Would I buy it? No...but not my money. :)

[Pw92676]

Have a 2017 X5. No issues so far, and absolutely love it.

[Ballzzz]

Same as a Porsche or MB with reliability so don’t let that change your decision.

Lexus/Honda/etc are diff vehicles with different characteristics.

They are all machines and as such there are always a few bad apples no matter how much due dillegence you do.

Good luck

[DLRIDES]

Originally Posted by crew

) it burns oil
) I average about $2k/year in repairs
) At the end of the day my X has been a pretty good vehicle

15 years @ $2k annually : $30k in repairs with 104k miles

How would you define a “bad” vehicle ?

[timedate]

Originally Posted by Danny83

You will be fine for 7-10

you couldnt possibly know this, the opposite is much more likely.

[Rashid.bk]

Had a 2014 Diesel X5 for three years, loved it, only problem was the diesel tank pressure thingy had to be changed out(covered under warranty). Otherwise it was bombproof. Looking forward to possibly trading my M3 for the new X5M.

[mfer]

Originally Posted by nick c

A good advice, stay away from V-8 X5. Buy the V-6 engine or a Diesel engine.

This. The v8’s are tuned for super performance and maintenance prone.
The 4 cal are again push trying to max out torque and HP. The in line 6’s are more balanced and have better power than a 4 cyl without redlining.

[jschmidtdmd]

We have one that's been great. Relatively issue free- but I have no intention keeping past the lease.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

) BMW
) First year production
) Advanced electronics

What could go wrong ?

And a recommendation from that publication?

Not a chance in hell I would ever buy anything based on those parameters.

[raky]

I have a 2013 X5 that I love. I am sitting at 67k miles currently. My CPO is ending in September. Honestly this car is one of my favorites. I just had 2 repairs done at the dealer last week (covered under warranty) for both an oil leak and a/c fan motor. This would have been $2k without the warranty. Prior to this I had some other issue with an intake pipe or something (don't really remember but it would have been $800 but covered under warranty). Regardless, almost $3k worth of repairs in the last couple months is making me think to replace it at the end of the year. I love X5s and may roll the dice a bit longer on mine but I would probably purchase a Porsche Cayenne if I were you.

[JasoninDenver]

Neighbor across the steet is on his second. As he says, they are problematic and he expects to be in the shop 2-3 times a year. That being said, he would not drive anything else.

Thinking they needed one reliable larger vehicle, they traded their Aucra RDX for a Volvo XC 90. They drive a loaner Volvo as much as their own now.

[benlee]

I recently bought a BMW X3 few months back and have been having recurring air conditioning issues. It keeps malfunctioning and going back to the workshop for repairs. It's very frustrating, especially considering the warm climate where i live. I have owned many Bimmers and this is the first one that keep giving me issues.

Other than this problem, when it works, the car is a joy to drive. I do wish they get the basics like air-conditioning right though instead of putting in lots of fancy but useless features like finger gestures but fail to get the basics like air conditioning right.

[68camaro]

Yesterday I started thread about service issues with our 2012 528i, 3 attempts to fix and dealer still failed. My wife is trading it in this summer and X5 was at top of list but unless BMW has great reason why they cannot fix our 528 no way will we stick with brand.

And by the way, we ordered the car in 2011 and got one of the first 2012 new model cars with totally new engine. We were concerned about being test monkeys but we have had no problems until this year. She still loves it, just needs more cargo capacity.