BMW X5 Sav years to avoid
The BMW X5 Sav years to avoid are 2007, 2011, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2010, 2013 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2004 is the cleanest year on record.
293
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2000–2013
Years covered
7
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
X5 Sav years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | High complaints + open investigation | 82 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 38 | |
| 2008 | Open safety investigation | 34 | |
| 2009 | Open safety investigation | 30 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 29 | |
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 27 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 16 |
Every X5 Sav year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013avoid | 16 | 1 | |
| 2012avoid | 29 | 4 | |
| 2011avoid | 38 | 3 | |
| 2010avoid | 27 | 5 | |
| 2009avoid | 30 | 4 | |
| 2008avoid | 34 | 3 | |
| 2007avoid | 82 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 36 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst BMW X5 Sav years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the X5 Sav years to avoid are 2007, 2011, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2010, 2013. The cleanest year on record is 2004.
What is the best year for the BMW X5 Sav?
By complaint volume, 2004 has the cleanest NHTSA record among X5 Sav years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the BMW X5 Sav have?
Across all model years, the X5 Sav has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 293 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.