2023 BMW X5 M50iFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
2023 BMW X5 M50i

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City
16
MPG
Highway
22
MPG
Combined
18
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S8)
Premium
City
16
Hwy
22
Comb
18
Fuel cost: $4,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$4,550

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-10,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
486 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
16.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4.4L 8-cyl
Transmission
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4.4L, 8-cylinder
Induction Type
Direct Injection
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$3,742/yr
California
$5.957/gal$4,964/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,240/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,447/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$3,768/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$3,758/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$4,659/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,848/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$3,620/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$3,707/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 18 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 BMW X5 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability15.9%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
28
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History4

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems28 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 28 owner complaints for the 2023 BMW X5 M50i. Top reported issues include electrical system, power train and structure. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
7
Power Train
7
Structure
3
Brakes
3
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
3
Engine
3
Visibility / Wipers
2
Fuel System
1

2023 BMW X5 M50i problems by category: Electrical System: 7 complaints, Power Train: 7 complaints, Structure: 3 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 3 complaints, Engine: 3 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
1
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

BrakesFiled: 12/30/2025Crash1 InjuryODI#11707697
While driving the vehicle at highway speed, the vehicle did not respond as expected during braking. Upon attempting to slow the vehicle, control was lost, the vehicle became unstable, left the roadway…
Power TrainFiled: 06/09/2025ODI#11665727
The contact owns a 2023 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a fluid leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that upon driving from a complete stop, t…
Electrical SystemFiled: 03/14/2023ODI#11511804
I bought my 2023 BMW X5 brand new on 1/9/23- was driving through West Pam Beach on the way home from vacation and spilled a little water on my console. I immediately got a message on the dash that th…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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