DecodedCars2027 BMW X5
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2027 models.
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid
- MPG (best)
- 26 combined · 24 city / 28 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 26 MPG combined — 34% better than the average 2027 standard SUV (19.4 MPG).
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 26 similar 2027 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2027 BMW X5 is a standard SUV offered with a 3.0L 6-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 26 MPG combined (24 city / 28 highway), 34% better than the 2027 standard SUV average of 19.4 MPG, for an estimated $3,150 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
What changed for 2027
No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2026 X5 — a carry-over year in the data.
Compared with 2026; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2026 X5 →
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5 40 xDrive Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | 24 / 28 / 26 | +34% | $3,150 | 345 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2027 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2027 BMW X5.
Similar 2027 standard SUVs
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW X5 (this car) | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 15 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Land Rover Range Rover | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2027 Land Rover Defender | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Cadillac Escalade | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Volvo XC90 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2027 Lincoln Navigator | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2027 BMW X5.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2027 BMW X5 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2027 BMW X5 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Other X5 years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X5 | 25 | 194.1 in | Not rated | 2 | 28 |
| 2025 X5 | 25 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 63 |
| 2024 X5 | 25 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 8 | 145 |
| 2023 X5 | 23 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 4 | 33 |
| 2022 X5 | 23 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 1 | 75 |
| 2021 X5 | 23 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 12 | 111 |
| 2020 X5 | 23 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 11 | 113 |
| 2019 X5 | 22 | 194.1 in | ★★★★★ | 13 | 193 |
| 2018 X5 | 25 | 192.5 in | ★★★★★ | 5 | 73 |
| 2017 X5 | 25 | 192.5 in | Not rated | 6 | 75 |
| 2016 X5 | 25 | 192.5 in | Not rated | 5 | 74 |
| 2015 X5 | 27 | 192.5 in | Not rated | 6 | 151 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or BMW. How we calculate this →