Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 X5.
The 2017 BMW X5 is an SUV paired with an eight-speed automatic (S8) transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 14/19/16 mpg, giving it a clear efficiency profile within the model range. Reliability records show 73 owner complaints, with the Fuel/Propulsion System as the top reported area and six recalls issued. In the full 1999–2026 X5 complaint span—where complaints peaked at 333 for 2008 and bottomed at 10 for 2026—the 2017 model sits in the lower-middle of the range, indicating a fairly ordinary complaint load rather than a standout year for either extreme.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13718626739 alt 13717571355 |
| Fuel filter | 13327822499 |
| Spark plug | 12120039664 alt 12120040581 |
| Battery | 61219364597 alt 61216806755 |
| Front wiper blades | 61610039697 |
| Thermostat | 11518512234 alt 11538632664 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319194098 alt 64119248294 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 192.5 in |
| Overall width | 76.4 in |
| Overall height | 69.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.4 in |
| Curb weight | 4930 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.6 / 65 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 14 / 19 / 16 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the X5 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | M 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 3.80 sec | 12.20 sec | 567 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | xDrive40e 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh | 6.20 sec | 14.70 sec | 308 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | xDrive40e 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh | 6.20 sec | 14.60 sec | 308 hp | AWD |
| 2016 | xDrive40e 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh | 6.50 sec | 14.80 sec | 308 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | xDrive35d (xLine) 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 255 hp | AWD |
| 2018 | xDrive35i (xLine) 3.0L Turbo I-6 | 6.00 sec | 14.60 sec | 300 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | M 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 3.70 sec | 12.20 sec | 567 hp | AWD |
| 2015 | M 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 | 3.80 sec | 12.30 sec | 567 hp | AWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 9.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 7.4 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s) | 3.0 ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 108.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 72.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Spark Plug Gap | Not adjustable in |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 1.47-1.51 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 94R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 800 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 95R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 950 cca |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 degrees | 70 degrees |
| 3 | 70 | |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 degrees | 70 degrees |
| 2 | 70 | |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 | |
| 1 | 48.0 inch lbs. | 48 in |
| 2 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 70 | |
| 1 | 48.0 inch lbs. | 48 in |
| 2 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 4 | 75 | |
Prep 1995cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 30 ft. lbs.
| 2 | + 120 degrees. 1997cc Liter Engines: 26 ft. lbs. 1998cc Liter Engines: Step 1: 21 ft. lbs. | 120 degrees |
| 2 | + 180 | |
| 1 | 73.0 ft. lbs. | 73 ft. lbs |
| 2 | + 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 3 | + 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 4 | + 60 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 180 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | Bolts 1-14 | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | Bolts 1-14 | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-14 | 180 degrees |
| 4 | M9 Bolts | 16.2 ft. lbs |
| 5 | M9 Bolts | 16.2 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | M12 Bolts | 37 ft. lbs |
| 2 | M12 Bolts | 120 degrees |
| 3 | M12 Bolts | 120 degrees |
| 4 | 16.0 | |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 44.0 ft. lbs. | 44 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 45 | |
| 1 | 44.0 ft. lbs. | 44 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 45 | |
Prep Gasoline engines · M8 Bolts
| 1 | 84 inch lbs. | 84 in |
| 2 | 55 degrees; M11 Bolts | 55 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 100 degrees; Diesel engines | 100 degrees |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 36.0 ft. lbs. | 36 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 4 | 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
Prep Gasoline engines
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 degrees; Diesel engines; NS | 70 degrees |
Prep M8 Bolts
| 1 | 84 inch lbs. | 84 in |
| 2 | 55 degrees; M11 Bolts | 55 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 115 degrees | 115 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 | |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 70 | |
| 1 | 18.0 ft. lbs. | 18 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 36.0 ft. lbs. | 36 ft. lbs |
| 3 | 60 degrees | 60 degrees |
| 4 | 60 | |
Prep M8 bolts
| 1 | 84.0 inch lbs. | 84 in |
| 2 | 55.0 degrees; M11 bolts | 55 degrees |
| 1 | 15.0 ft. lbs. | 15 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 115 | |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
In the federal record, the 2017 BMW X5 logged 73 complaints, 6 recalls, 3 investigations and 299 TSBs. Compared with the prior model year (2016) which had 70 complaints, 5 recalls, 3 investigations and 363 TSBs, 2017 shows a modest rise in complaints and recalls but a lower TSB count. Looking at the broader trend, complaint and recall numbers peaked in the mid‑2000s (e.g., 333 complaints and 16 recalls in 2008) and fell sharply after 2011, with 2016‑2018 representing the low‑complaint segment of the data set. The 2017 figure sits just above the 2016 low point and below the 2018 low point, placing it in the trough of the complaint/recall arc for this generation. Given its relatively low complaint and recall levels relative to earlier years, the 2017 BMW X5 appears to be a favorable year to consider for a used purchase.
All 73 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3… Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These…
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and… Remedy: Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under…
Showing 5 of 299 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B063226 | 2026-05-12 | Structure | Hood Return |
| B061426 | 2026-02-03 | Structure | Rear Bumper Return |
| B010122 | 2026-01-21 | Engine | N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR |
| B652925 | 2025-12-09 | Electrical System | After updating the vehicle software with ISTA,the Central Information Display (CID)… |
| B011125 | 2025-08-08 | Engine | The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas… |
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EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.