2015 BMW X5 vs 2016 BMW X5
Two adjacent model years of the BMW X5, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2016 X5 has fewer recorded recall campaigns (5 vs 6), and 2015 X5 has fewer recorded owner complaints (0 vs 70). 2016 X5 carries more NHTSA investigations (3 vs 2). Only 2016 X5 has NHTSA crash ratings, and 2016 X5 has EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2015 BMW X5 | 2016 BMW X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 5 |
| Owner complaints | 0 | 70 |
| NHTSA investigations | 2 | 3 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Not rated | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | — | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.