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BMW X5 Hybrid problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every X5 Hybrid from 2021 to 2022: 4 owner complaints and 1 recalls across 2 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (3), 2021 (1).

BMW X5 Hybrid
Photo: JamesYoung8167 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Transmission & drivetrain2
Electrical1
Equipment1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
202111–
202203–

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the BMW X5 Hybrid?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2022 (3), 2021 (1).

How many recalls has the BMW X5 Hybrid had?

Across 2021–2022, NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).