The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 1 of 2 complaints (50%) mentions it.
Complaints filed fell from 7 in 2024 to 2 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 2
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $5,550
- Combined MPG
- 14
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 5,550 | 5,550 | 5,550 | 5,550 | 4,850 | |
| Combined MPG | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 12 / 17 | 12 / 17 | 12 / 17 | 12 / 17 | 14 / 18 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 244 | 244 | 244–255 | 263 | 233 | |
| Complaints filed | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 BMW XM have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 BMW XM get?
EPA rates it 14 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 BMW XM?
EPA estimates $5,550 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 12 mpg | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | $5,550 | 244 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium and Electricity | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 12 mpg | 17 mpg | 14 mpg | $5,550 | 255 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.