2020 BMW X5 for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.4 to 14.3 L/100 km combined (EPA). 11 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.4 to 14.3 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 11
For sale
Rent a 2020 BMW X5 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2020 BMW X5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo | 4.4L 8-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.4 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 16.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.2 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 242 g/km | 246 g/km | 332.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.20 | $18.55 | $25.03 |
2020 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 26 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$5,025 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,640 | $3,710 | $5,006 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2020 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 113 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (39), engine (33) and power train (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V644000 | 2025-09-25 | electrical system:starter assembly | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload. |
| 24V576000 | 2024-08-01 | engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software | BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts... |
| 22V267000 | 2022-04-20 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7... |
| 21V096000 | 2021-02-19 | back over prevention:software | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible... |
| 21V062000 | 2021-02-10 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5... |
| 20V678000 | 2020-11-04 | suspension:front:control arm | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate. |
| 20V528000 | 2020-09-01 | exterior lighting:headlights | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal... |
| 20V465000 | 2020-08-07 | electrical system:starter assembly | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall. |
| 20V434000 | 2020-07-28 | steering:column | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen. |
| 19V684000 | 2019-09-27 | back over prevention: sensing system: camera | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and... |
| 19V631000 | 2019-08-28 | steering:rack and pinion:rack | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2020 BMW X5: before you buy
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2020 BMW X5 before you buy one elsewhere. This page sets out the 2020 BMW X5 for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the X5
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Specs, explained
The 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with rear-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The combined figure, 10.4 L/100 km, means roughly 31 litres for 300 km. For 1,000 km, budget about $182 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
It offers the space of an SUV with the height that makes loading easy.
Good uses for the X5
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
A test week in the X5 tells you more than any review. Drive the X5 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent first, buy later: a week with the X5 answers the big questions.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.20 in fuel.
Choosing the right one
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2020 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
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Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2020 BMW X5 from us first.
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Buying the 2020 BMW X5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2020 BMW X5?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2020 BMW X5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2020 BMW X5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2020 BMW X5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3640.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.