2018 BMW X5 consumer reviews

Before you buy any BMW older than 2018, check out the Isley V BMW lawsuit. You will find the V8 in all pre 2018 BMW's to be problematic for oil leaks and valve stem failures due to defective engine design and excessive heat. I have this X5 with the V8 and it's a wonderful car to drive and look at. It's my 5th BMW and by far the most reliable. Unfortunately, even with all the meticulous care, my car has experienced the oil leak and smoking exhaust, just like all the N63 & N63TU engines through 2018 will experience this problem and the cost to repair exceeds $20K from the dealer. If you find one that had the valve stem seals replaced, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it, it's a great vehicle in many ways.

Bought this 2018 X5 plug-in hybrid in Feb 2023 with 13750 miles, by January 2024 it had 4 major repairs and was not drivable totaling $10K out of pocket in my first year of used car ownership. The electric parking break module, windshield washer pump, rear air suspension and topped off with transmission issues at 36700 miles were the defects. The transmission issue would have been in warranty except for age. BMW North America offers to pay for $2200 in parts but left me to pay the $3K in labor acknowledging the car was not right but not fully standing behind its reliability. Traded it in at a huge loss as the final issues had potential to lead to reduced compressor life and more transmission issues. Very disappointed as I loved the car but could not stomach nearly $1K a month etc cost of ownership. Probably would have stuck with it if BMW stood behind it, but….

I BOUGHT AND VERY GOOD I BOGUHT USED THO BUT STILL EXTREMELY GOOD I DO NOT KNOW RELIABILTY PRETTY GOOD HONESTLY THOUGH BECAUSE ITS CHEAP

The is one of the best, if not the best mid-sized sports utility vehicle around. definitely the best value and quality for the money. I'll definitely recommend this vehicle.

Plenty of legroom In the back; smooth ride. Love the split hatch. The interior is gorgeous and the ambient light features are really nice. Drives really well and it’s great that it tows close to 6,000lbs!

For starters the car is very smooth. Very well built and can barely hear the outside noise. The sound system and tech sucks you in but in a great way. We love it.

When we got ours in Dec of 2020, we were able to get a CPO with around 20K miles, with an original MSRP of around 97K for 57K that included BMW's extended warranty to cover 7 years and unlimited miles. A summary of why I gave it 5 stars. - the V8 engine is super smooth and fun to drive - the infotainment system is current and supports everything I need such as CarPlay. I think 2018 has the right mix of analog and digital controls to be very easy to use. Plus it is easy to code some of the controls to your liking. For instance, I changed the way the mirrors open and close and turned off some warning chimes, etc. - 2018 was the last year of their last model so it is rock solid and all the kinks have been worked out. - The seats are comfortable and the interior space is the same as the current-gen and surprisingly, 2018 has a bigger luggage space than the newer model. - For some reason, some of the options on my car are no longer available in the new version such as the full leather interior (now limited to seat area only), the Dynamic Handling Package (you have to get the M version now), the soft close doors, etc. Also, if you get the Harmon Kardon premium system, the 2018 version has 600W, while the new one has 480W. Also, the rear seats on mine can tilt and move back and forward, the new ones are fixed. - I also prefer the design of the 2018 a bit more. The smaller grill and the profile are closer to a Range Rover Sport, compared to the new one that looks more similar to an Acura and what some would call more 'masculine. The 2018 is a great mid-sized SUV to me, the new one is a little wider. Clearly the new model is more refined from a drive perspective, and many reviewers have noted the increased space. But the increase in total legroom is only 1.2 inches! and the reduction is luggage room is never mentioned. The new one has slightly more shoulder room. You can tell, I went back and forth between getting a new one (would have been the smaller V6) and getting one that was lightly used. In the end the overall value on the used seemed higher to me.

X5 5.0 with M Sport package. OMG, powerful, fun, safe, makes you smile - A LOT! Just have the checkbook ready, 'cause its a hunk of $$ to get into and maintain but if you want the Ultimate Driving Machine, this is the REAL deal! We waited a long time to find just the right one but super happy and plan on keeping it a very long time

Great car buying experience. Super laid back and easy to deal with. Had no issue with me taking the car to my local mechanic to be checked out. Fair prices with no hidden fees. Can trust them 100%

This is a great car. It has power and performs very well. The interior is spacious and well appointed. BMW is a well engineered car