2024 BMW X5
MSRP Range (USD)
$66.2K - $126.7K
CarBuyGuide Score
7.9
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Total Recalls
6
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as of Oct 2024
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Reviews
Downshift - SCORE: 8.5
Go to source >>The X5 M60i delivers an excellent combination of performance, luxury, and practicality, though at a high cost and with some minor usability issues.
SavageGeese - SCORE: 8.5
Go to source >>The X5 delivers excellent performance, luxury, and practicality at a relatively lower price compared to competitors, but suffers from depreciation and higher maintenance costs.
Car Confections - SCORE: 8
Go to source >>The 2024 BMW X5 excels in performance, technology, and luxury, but comes at a high price, especially with optional features.
Redline Reviews - SCORE: 8
Go to source >>The X5 excels in performance, efficiency, and luxury but is let down slightly by its price and tech usability.
Cars.com - SCORE: 6.5
Go to source >>The 2024 BMW X5 impresses with its styling, interior, and handling, but the hybrid powertrain, brakes, and tech integration suffer from significant issues.
2024 BMW X5 Owners: What Has Been Your Experience? - SCORE: 8.5
Go to post >>- Smooth and powerful ride, especially with the B58 engine
- Comfortable and spacious interior, suitable for tall drivers and passengers
- Hands-free driving assistance (Driving Assistance Pro) is highly praised for highway use
- Interior and exterior design are widely appreciated for their luxury feel
- Significantly better ride quality with non-run-flat tires
- Tech, such as the parking assist and Auto Assist, is useful and works well
- Some software glitches and minor issues, such as check engine lights due to software malfunctions
- Ride quality with run-flat tires is not ideal, requiring an upgrade to non-run-flat for comfort
- Infotainment system and controls can take time to get used to
- A few owners prefer the previous generation's interior design
2024 X5 sDrive40i Review - SCORE: 8
Go to post >>- Smooth and powerful ride with the B58 engine
- Comfortable and spacious interior with good cargo room
- Great tech features, including iDrive 8.5 and the BMW app
- Improved ride quality after switching from run-flat tires
- Good handling, responsive transmission, and fast acceleration
- Good customizations with add-ons like phone mounts and black emblems
- Ventilated seats don't perform well
- Rear legroom feels limited for passengers
- Brakes are overly sensitive, making it hard to stop smoothly
- Factory wireless charger overheats the phone, making it less practical
- Some comments preferred the design of previous X5 models
[SavageGeese] 2024 BMW X5 | The First Choice - SCORE: 8
Go to post >>- Strong value proposition compared to the Porsche Cayenne
- X5 remains a leader in its class, especially the 40i model
- Comfortable interior with well-placed storage and good tech
- B58 engine is powerful and smooth, offering good performance
- X5 is still a great all-rounder in terms of luxury and performance
- Multiple comments note that it's a great option compared to rivals
- Some users report rear-seat legroom is limited
- Driving dynamics aren't as sporty as older X5 models (e.g., E70)
- Sensitive brakes, especially with M sport package and larger wheels
- Glossy interior surfaces can cause glare issues in sunlight
2021 X5 vs 2024 X5 – Kind of disappointed with all the downgrades! - SCORE: 7
Go to post >>- Powerful and smooth ride, especially with the new hybrid engine
- The tech package is enjoyable and makes driving fun
- Improved ride comfort and DAP (Driver Assistance Package)
- Some features can be adjusted in settings, like unlocking all doors with proximity
- New B58 engine is well-received for its power and refinement
- Removal of proximity sensors for rear doors, which existed in the 2021 model
- Cheaper materials like fake leather on the steering wheel and armrest
- Infotainment system feels less intuitive than the previous version
- Fewer physical buttons and smaller AC vents compared to the 2021 model
- Trunk is smaller, and the motor feels less powerful
- Some comments highlight a general decline in quality since the 2021 model
Technical Specifications
| Cargo Space | 33.9 - 72.3 cu ft |
| Drivetrain | RWD (sDrive40i) or AWD (xDrive models) |
| Engine Type | 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i) / 4.4L Twin-Turbo V-8 (M60i) / 4.4L Twin-Turbo V-8 Plug-in Hybrid (xDrive50e) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 21.9 gallons |
| Height | 68.7 inches |
| Horsepower | 375 hp (40i) / 523 hp (M60i) / 483 hp (xDrive50e) |
| Length | 194.3 inches |
| Mpg | 27 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 (optional 3rd row increases to 7) |
| Torque | 398 lb-ft (40i) / 553 lb-ft (M60i) / 516 lb-ft (xDrive50e) |
| Towing Capacity | Up to 7,200 lbs |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Width | 78.9 inches |
Recalls
| Recall Date | Campaign Number | Issue | Affected Units | Component | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-17 | 24V697000 | Welds in the brake control module servomotor may break, causing loss of power brake assist and rear brake function. |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. |
| 2024-05-09 | 24V327000 | Incorrect tire size and pressure on the tire placard. |
| Equipment | Dealers will replace the tire placard, free of charge. |
| 2024-02-22 | 24V138000 | Improper airbag deployment. |
| Air bags | Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. |
| 2024-02-11 | 24V104000 | Malfunction in the integrated brake system causing loss of power brake assist. |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. |
| 2023-09-06 | 23V622000 | Front passenger knee airbag may not deploy as intended. |
| Air bags | Dealers will replace the front passenger knee airbag, free of charge. |
| 2023-07-09 | 23V471000 | Knee airbag may not deploy as intended. |
| Air bags: Knee bolster | Dealers will replace the knee airbag, free of charge. |
