2018 BMW X5 eDrive consumer reviews

I bought my 2017 BMW X5 Edrive ( in VA) with 17K miles on it. I'll start with the good: I LOVE the comfortability of the ride, I had a brown interior total package (heated steering wheel, heated front/back, etc.). I will say that the plug in IS NOT worth it. You get about 15 miles total which wasn't really worth my time but it would get me ONE way from work, which was back home because I wasn't going to charge it at my house and run up my electricity bill for a 15 mile max trip. My job had free charging ports so I used it that way. It was okay on gas too. Onto the bad. Once I reached about 55K miles the drama began. One after the other. A constant problem I had was that my rear axles constantly dropped and I felt like I was riding on hydraulics. This repair costs me about 2200 each time. It last dropped last week so I will be trading it in and never getting another air suspension BMW SUV. My display had periods of blacking out during the drive and it wasnt just a fix of turning it off and back on. It needed to stay off for about 5/7 mins (something you can't do at a red light). This was my first luxury vehicle and I hate to depart with it but the repairs are ridiculous. Also, I happened to take it in the shop before the warranty was up and they made a major repair that would've cost me about 7K. I was fearful to keep it but that was within the first 2 years so I figured I would be done with major repairs. Ill say this. Keep it as long as you are under warranty. Once that ends, be fearful. Very fearful. I still love the car but it get expensive after about 55K miles on it.

Our 2018 BMW hybrid ended up dead on the road just after 60,000 miles. It was just outside of warranty and now requires repairs that only a dealership can perform an expensive over $18,000. They are so familiar with the problems. this car has the are only offering 50% of its value in trade. This car has terminated our long-standing multivehicle relationship with BMW

My 2018 BMW X5 40e has 40,000 miles on it but the warranty expired 3 months ago. The drive train malfunction light came on and warned me not to turn off the car because it may not restart. I had it towed at my expense to the dealership. They called to tell me it will be $2,300 just to diagnose the problem since there is a problem with the high voltage battery. Then it could be up to $20,000 to repair. They recommended I trade it in and gave me a low ball price. I have done all of the recommended maintenance on this car and they even said the car is in excellent condition outside of the battery. I loved this car and it is a scary thought that the country is headed towards this technology that is so expensive to maintain. Two months ago the car passed all of the dealership inspections.

I purchased the X5 40e and it was nothing but headaches. Check engine lights 4 different times, 5 different airbag lights, suspension went down in the back, in 30k miles it literally ate 3 sets of tires. Yes, 3 sets (need changed every 10-12k miles). Service took on average 10 days as BMW dealers are scared to work on edrive vehicles, brought it in for check engine light and they broke the air condition which made them hold it another week. BMW USA was the worst dealing with, gave zero assistance. Sad thing is as a big BMW fan my whole life and former BMW mechanic that has owned classics and other generations I will never be back. Would have been a customer for life but never again. Be smart and support Detroit, they appreciate the business unlike BMW.

It is a really nice car and has saved me quite a bit of gas money. I bought one for my wife as well. It also came with a tax credit.

I Was expecting better mileage than my previous 2013 X5 Diesel. Electric mode is quickly drained going short distances and far from the advertised 52 mpg. Considering the difference in cost and some functionality, the X5 Diesel is a better option. The engine light has come on 4X’s after less than 4000 miles, consequently it has been in Service for weeks at a time and they were unable to diagnosis the problem. Needless to say I am concerned on reliability to drive the car a long distance.

I have been driving BMWs for about ten yrs. This is my first SUV . I didn't expect to love it as much as I do. this is also my first hybrid and am very happy with my mileage.

BMW has simply not figured out the hybrid technology. I currently own 2 BMW’s and have owned 4 or 5 over the years and this is the only one I’ve ever had any trouble with. Over 8 months of ownership it was in the shop more than my garage. I literally put more miles on their loaner cars and rental cars than my own vehicle. Far too many issue to detail out here but be extremely cautious with any hybrid purchase.

40e doesn't cost that much more than the 6 cylinder and I am averaging 45mpg. Nice federal tax rebate and I get 800 miles on a tank of gas. Plus parking spots reserved for charging are generally primo and available. This car is the same 0-60 as the 6cyl, but smoother and quicker off the line. I just use a standard outlet in my garage, so a full charge takes 7 hours over night. Public charging spots are 3 times as fast. I take the car on road trips without charging and it operates like a normal X5. No downside to getting the hybrid that I can tell.

I commute through Boston round trip to New Hampshire and this car has helped keep me safe and comfortable with some of the most daredevil drivers on the road. The visibility is excellent and the emergency braking has saved me when abrupt lane changers dive in front of a line of cars going 70 in the tunnel. The car is fun, with a lot of gimmicks and convenience features. It takes a while to learn how to use all these, but that keeps things interesting. Local driving is cost-free with the E-drive too.