BMW F85 X5 M
2015–2018 · X5 M (F85) · S63 V8
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Models and engines by year
| Model | US model years | Engine |
|---|---|---|
| X5 M | 2015–2018 | S63 V8 |
US-market models. Chassis codes: F85. Not sure which one you have? The VIN check decodes year, model and engine.
Bulletins and recalls by year
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| Year | Service bulletins | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 39 | 0 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Counted by the year BMW filed each document with NHTSA; each chart has its own scale. More filings in a year doesn't by itself mean a less reliable car.
Production
| What | Units | Source |
|---|---|---|
| X5 M, total built 4,951 European LHD, 1,734 RHD and 6,230 North American cars | 12,915 | BMW M Registry |
| X5 M, North American spec | 6,230 | BMW M Registry |
Figures are copied as each source publishes them (retrieved October 18, 2026). "Sold" figures are BMW's reported sales, not production counts. Where we add numbers up, they come from one source. We leave out anything that hasn't been published.
Repair prices for the F85
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NHTSA safety recalls 1
- Recall 17V727: suspension X5, X5 M, X6, X6 M, 2018. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened.
Matched from NHTSA's public recall file by model and model year. A recall may cover only some cars from a year, and it may already have been done on yours. Check by VIN →
Service bulletins on file 71
- SIB 72 04 17 Seat warranty extension Seat warranty extension on BMW F90/G01/G02/G05 and other models (2016–2022); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jun 2025
- SIB 65 01 22 Air bags warranty extension Air bags warranty extension on BMW G01/G02/F26/F97 and other models (2006–2023); BMW extended the warranty on this part for eligible cars. Warranty extension · Jan 2025
- SIB 51 01 22 Engine service information Engine service information on BMW G05/G06/G07/F85 and other models (2018–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Jan 2022
- SIB 17 01 21 Vent line cracking Vent line cracking on BMW G20/E90/E92/E93 and other models (2012–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Apr 2022
- SIB 31 01 12 Axle noise Axle noise on BMW G11/G12/G32/E60 and other models (2006–2020); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Aug 2020
- SIB 34 05 15 Axle ticking noise Axle ticking noise on BMW G32/E60/F01/F02 and other models (2011–2021); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Nov 2020
- SIB 66 23 17 Tailgate replacement Tailgate replacement on BMW E60/E61/E90/E92 and other models (2010–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · May 2019
- SIB 12 07 18 Oil pressure fault codes Oil pressure fault codes on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2018); BMW released a software update. Service bulletin · Oct 2018
- SIB 16 01 18 Fuel pump replacement Fuel pump replacement on BMW G11/G12/G30/G31 and other models (2016–2018); the fix is replacing the affected part. Service bulletin · Feb 2018
- SIB 33 03 15 Differential leak Differential leak on BMW F15/F16/F85/F86 models (2015–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair. Service bulletin · Mar 2018
BMW service bulletins and warranty extensions filed with NHTSA that list the F85. Showing the 10 most relevant; see the F85 common problems page for the most frequent bulletin topics.
F85 specs
BMW's US figures we have on file run from 567 hp (X5 M) to 567 hp (X5 M), with 0-60 mph as quick as 4.0 s.
No manual gearbox appears in the EPA listings for this chassis. Full F85 specs: every US engine, transmission and drive by year →
Common problems & maintenance
F85 buyer's guide → F85 paint and option codes F85 coding list F85 common problems → F85 maintenance schedule →
Before you pay, check the VIN for recalls. Some failures are covered by a safety recall or a BMW warranty extension.
Other X5 generations
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