2024 BMW X5 Plug-in Hybrid Consumer Reviews
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xDrive50e (Most Popular) - $73,495 MSRP
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Great car, if it doesn’t die on you
Kevin C, 02/01/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
109 of 118 people found this review helpful
1st BMW for us. X5 50e. Great, loved the car. 3 months after purchase, 3003 miles, suffered “drivetrain malfunction” while going over the Grapevine in California. Towed to dealership in SoCal where the car sits to this day. Day 32 now. Service advisor said “Germany is making all the decisions”. Took 3 wks to figure out what is wrong. Need to replace the high voltage battery and some battery control module or something. No ETA on when parts will be available for repairs. No end in sight. BMW North America - talk about NOT being helpful! First and LAST BMW for this family. I’ve driven Hondas all my life, all my kids now drive Hondas… BMW lost a repeat customer for the next 30 yrs because of the poor service, not the crappy lemon they sold me. Was more than willing to give them a second/third chance, but not with poor customer service I experienced. Starting process to have BMW buy it back and get my money back. We’ll see how that goes…
A brand new car that died on me after 157 miles…
dms45, 09/06/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
129 of 141 people found this review helpful
I acquired a new X5 50e with 8 miles on it. After roughly 160 miles of easy driving, the car simply died. I came one morning to find it in my garage with a severe drivetrain malfunction message that prevents the engine to turn on (cannot engage the transmission in drive mode). More malfunction messages kept on coming afterwards as well. The car got towed to the dealership and I have no ETA for the repairs, after they had the opportunity to work on it for a full work day. I am. It even sure that the diagnosis is understood. Not what you expect from a new vehicle from any car manufacturer. I don’t have a car right now and the best bmw has offered me so far is to pay for my Uber rides, up to a clip. The dealer does not have any loaners. If you plan on purchasing this, you have been warned :) UPDATE: This is an update to a review I wrote 20 days ago. My new x5 50e with roughly 160 miles on it had a component failure (combined charging unit). To make matter worse, I did not have a good experience with the support from the bmw. I had to escalate emails to get them to do something about this. While they finally got back to me to help out with a compensation, they also told me that the component that needs to be replaced would finally be delivered this past week to the dealership. Please also note that I was told by the dealership that the part in question is back ordered from Germany and also undergoing some type of design upgrade. The part has yet to be delivered; not even clear of it has been shipped according to my last conversation with the dealership yesterday. 10 days ago both bmw North America and the dealer told me that it was on its way and to expect the car towards the end of this past week; but now, the dealership has changed its tune (they do not know when the part is coming in saying that there is no way to track it) and my contact at bmw customer service is not picking up my calls nor returning my emails (hopefully just on vacation but I doubt it). I am still waiting with absolutely no ETA for this. It could be next week, it could be another couple of weeks? No idea. While the dealership refused to give me loaner (some strange policy they have for customers in situation) or replacement vehicle, they were able authorized a rental car under their name (Nissan murano that I had to change recently for a Hyundai hybrid suv as it was not properly serviced). So that’s my story 😞. Owning this x5 50e has just been a complete nightmare.
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Not ready for prime time!
John Jacobs, 02/22/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
39 of 42 people found this review helpful
Took delivery of my 2024 X5 50E last August and have had nothing but trouble since. Total system malfunction leaving me stranded for hours waiting for a tow, multiple software failures, steering column shuddering so hard when retracting it sounds like it is stuck, uncomfortable seats, etc. This is my third X5 and it is DEFINITELY MY LAST! My family can't believe I haven't dumped this piece of junk.
Smooth and Fast
David, Richmond, VA, 11/07/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I've had my X5 50e for 2 weeks now and it is just so smooth, quiet, quick, and comfortable. Love all of the tech and after some time spent getting myself familiar with all of the tech I am now very comfortable just getting in and driving. I shopped it against the GLE 450e and the Range Rover Sport PHEV. If you know what to look for when looking at vehicles to compare build quality, it is just simply built better than the MB GLE450e, plus you get the rock solid BMW inline 6. The Range Rover Sport PHEV is well built, but doesn't feel as planted and is not as enjoyable to drive... plus you would pay a great deal more $ for questionable reliability. I don't buy cars for show. I mostly use electric driving around town and it's wonderful. If I want to punch it, the power is immediate and just downright fun. I love this SUV! I am very happy with this X5 50e. It puts a smile on my face every time I'm behind the wheel. My wife also enjoys the comfort of the multi-contour seats and the massage feature, so bonus that my wife loves it too. Right now I've averaged over 90MPG and the ability to drive around town on electric power and still have the use of the hybrid/ICE for longer trips without waiting around 30-40 minutes to refuel like a full EV is the sweet spot for me. I'll be happy to go full EV in the future when the charging infrastructure is better built out and battery technology has improved. The only con I would have for the X5 is less than desirable backseat legroom. It's not something that affects me, but being 6'1" when the driver's seat is in the most comfortable position for me another 6 footer behind me could use a couple more inches of legroom.
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Don't buy BMW X5 50e
2024 X5 50e owner, 02/17/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
73 of 83 people found this review helpful
There is a manufacture defect on X5 50e. Search online for checking engine light or CCU replacement. There are lots of frustrated owners. I wish I had known that before I bought the car. BMW doesn't know how to fix the problem and your brand new X5 50e will likely be at the dealer's repair shop for a long time.
Amazing X5 - powerful, efficient, and comfortable!
Andy B, 08/06/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
We absolutely love this X5! It is a very quiet SUV - as quiet as the BMW 7-series - that is both very efficient in short-distance city driving and genuinely fast (0-60 mph in 3.9 secs per Car & Driver) and comfortable on long distance trips. For short-distance city driving, the X5 50e drives almost entirely on its battery which lasts anywhere from 35-40 miles (on 80% battery charge) based on weather. That is a decent range for anyone with short work trips on a daily basis and exceeds the EPA estimate for 100% charge. More importantly, if you install a 220V outlet in your garage (highly recommended), the X5 charges to 80% in ~1 hour 50 minutes and you can program the X5 to charge when the electricity rates are the lowest for you with the BMW app updating you on the charge status at all times. Seriously, this is a very good, no hassle, electric car during the week! For long highway drives, you need to navigate to your destination through the BMW navigation system, which is excellent. When you do this, the BMW knows exactly where it will go uphill and where it will go downhill and combines this knowledge with its traffic information to drive as efficiently as possible. I've routinely averaged 35 mpg on my long-distance trips to Southern California or Tahoe which is excellent for an SUV of this size! Best of all, this X5's interior is beautiful, the seats are comfortable, the Harman Kardon sound system sounds amazing, and the Highway Assist (autonomous driving system) works extremely well making long distance drives very relaxing. Finally, for the aggressive drivers, this X5 has a Sport Mode that turns on the powerful BMW I-6 engine, quickens the steering, stiffens up the air suspension, makes the accelerator snappy, and opens up the exhaust so it sounds like a proper sports car - it is all done very nicely :) Before buying this BMW, we spent a lot of time - not even kidding - driving SUVs from competitive luxury brands and in the end, we decided to go with the X5 50e. After having driven it for 10 months, my wife and I absolutely love it! Bottom line, if you have short work commutes but drive long distances over the weekend to explore the outdoors or visit family and friends, you need to put the X5 50e on your consideration list :)
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Bought it but I don’t know
Charlie Rencher, 09/17/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
Bought this car 8/2/2023. The dealer has had it for 18 days during this time. It has 800 miles on it. Had to have the windshield replace because the factory never connected the rear view mirror. Tire pressure light has been coming on since driving it home. Dealer states needs a new tire. ( when did tire manufacturers stop prorating new tires).
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Better than expected
Dan Pid, 07/13/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Great overall car. I ordered it fully equipped with most features. All of them are worth it. Highway assist, electric capabilities, seats and air suspension are the top features. Have it for 8 months (8000 miles) and no issues so far. M-sport trim black interior, silver interior still looks gorgeous. Use electricity in about 50-60% miles in San Francisco Bay Area. I can drive about 40 miles on full charge. Wish it was 60 miles sometimes.
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Fun, fast, and comfortable!
SFaccin, 08/17/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
Excellent build, great finishes, fun to drive in all modes. Most of my driving in in hybrid or pure electric. It is a beast in sport mode. Over 1400 miles, I got an MPG of 41. Yes, the trunk is a bit reduced, but still plenty large for a good size family. Interior space is excellent. Now the things that need improving: there are some software glitches that turn off the driving assistance mode "just because" by warning it is not available, you need to park, turn off the car, wait a minute, restart and all is back. That MUST be fixed fast, please. the autopilot is excellent and works magic when there are slow moving queues and packed highways.
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Wow...fast, comfortable and economical!
James B., 09/02/2023
updated 03/06/2025
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
The good... This is one fast SUV. Throttle response is right now quick! Passing, merging, just driving is FUN! Smooth ride, good handling. Used the self driving feature last night...wow. Interior is amazing, got the upgraded (Tartufo) leather and suede headliner. The best car I have ever owned! The bad... It's going to take me a month to figure it all out. I'm not tech ignorant...but this car is a computer on wheels, with an operating system that is confusing. I'm sure I'll get used to it, but if you are looking for a car to just get in and drive, this one is not it. You can, but to access all the benefits takes time. UPDATE: Well, been driving my BMW for over a year now, and my opinion hasn't changed much. Fast, quiet (especially in electric/hybrid mode) and comfortable. I drive it mostly in ECO Hybrid mode (one of 7 modes!) and averaged 52.2 MPG last year. But occasionally, when I'm feeling young (and the road is open and dry) I put it in Sport mode and have fun! It's expensive (especially when you add a dedicated 220V outlet to charge it) but worth it!
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Just what we needed
Marc L, 12/08/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We had owned a full electric car and had problems finding charging stations that worked or that had long waits on a trip from San Francisco to Phoenix last year. Most of our “trips” are less than 50 miles. Now we don’t have to search for charging stations on long trips but can use electricity for our daily rides.
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2024 BMW X5 50E, if looking for a PHEV, this is it
Brookfielder, 11/08/2023
updated 11/12/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
9 of 13 people found this review helpful
The 2024 model has greater electric power (for acceleration) and range, up to 50 miles with 100% charging (which you don't want to use all the time, ideally use 80% for 32 miles, which is still very good). It seemlessly gets assistance from the engine when faster acceleration is needed. Newest run flat tires from Pirelli are also much better than older run flat tires. It is actually easier to get the federal tax credit with this BMW than with other brands with comparable options, because you need to stay below $80,000 MSRP. Technical options are amazing. Just one shortcoming: they do not explain that interactive cruise control does not adapt to the speed of the vehicle in front of it and is just a regular cruise control. What they call adaptive cruise control is a relatively expensive option. BMW product managers made a mistake on this aspect and should have made it standard.
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X5 Plug In Hybrid Road Noise Cresendo
Lewis, 10/24/2024
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Ordered a BMW X5 PI Hybrid after test driving a regular X5. Stay away unless you want to hear constant road noise on granular surfaces. It does have run flat tires which I'm sure contribute to the noise. BMW offers a vibration damper that helps but the dealer wants $500 to install the dampers. Very disappointing for a vehicle that cost 80k.
Not worth it!
K, 09/19/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
34 of 62 people found this review helpful
Unfortunately, I traded my 2023 X5 40i for this thinking I was “upgrading”…..the new dash/screen has the worst placement and it’s extremely awkward and low. The lighted logo and symbols along the passenger side dash is beyond tacky. But the worst thing about this vehicle is the performance! You can only go 50 miles on electric/hybrid, it lacks power and doesn’t accelerate like my 2023 X5 40i, the ride is rougher and the handling is way worse! While in sport mode I literally drove 32 miles and lost 97 miles worth of gas. Also, while in sport mode, the ride is extremely rough, noisy, and not pleasant! My old X5 (which I’m trying everything to get back) had the most powerful, smoothest, luxurious ride you could ever ask for even in sport mode. I’m so disappointed and can’t wait to get out of this vehicle!!!
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2024 BMW X5 50e
Jackie, 10/30/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We have only had this vehicle for a few days, but so far we absolutely love it!
Fun to drive, way less gas
Ron L, 12/22/2023
2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Smooth and pretty. Recommend the PHEV.
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