Top Safety Pick +

2019 BMW X5

midsize luxury SUV / 4-door SUV

Award applies only to vehicles with specific headlights

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Side: updated test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Standard system	Superior
Optional system	Superior

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Standard blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning
Optional lane departure prevention

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4-door 4wd

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Driver-side small overlap ratings also apply to the BMW X6.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

The driver's space was maintained well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1902
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	1
Footrest (cm)	12
Left toepan (cm)	9
Brake pedal (cm)	5
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	1
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	1
Upper dash (cm)	1
Lower instrument panel (cm)	1

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1902
Head
HIC-15	114
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	8
Maximum Nij	0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	1.4
Right	1.3
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	5
Right	5
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.41
Right	0.52
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.3
Right	0.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	94
Right	38

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4-door 4wd

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW. These ratings also apply to the BMW X6.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1910
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Footrest (cm)	20
Right toepan (cm)	16
Center toepan (cm)	3
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	1
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Upper dash (cm)	3
Right lower dash (cm)	3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1910
Head
HIC-15	114
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.4
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.19
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	2.0
Right	2.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	3
Right	5
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.64
Right	0.40
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.1
Right	2.5
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	55
Right	85

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1910
Head
HIC-15	49
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	9
Maximum Nij	0.17
Chest maximum compression (mm)	28
Femur (kN)
Left	1.2
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	3
Right	2
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.43
Right	0.48
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.3
Right	0.9
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	71
Right	67

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4-door 4wd

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW. These ratings also apply to the BMW X6.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1908
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	2
Left (cm)	2
Center (cm)	2
Right (cm)	1
Brake pedal (cm)	1
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-3
Rearward (cm)	-8
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1908
Head
HIC-15	161
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.5
Extension bending moment (Nm)	11
Maximum Nij	0.27
Chest maximum compression (mm)	33
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	3.0
Femur force - right (kN)	2.5
Knee displacement - left (mm)	6
Knee displacement - right (mm)	4
Maximum tibia index - left	0.48
Maximum tibia index - right	0.43
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.1
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	50
Right	41

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2019-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4-door 4wd

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS1910
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-26.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1910
Head HIC-15	77
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	19
Lateral force (kN)	0.8
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	30
Average deflection (mm)	28
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.94
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.37
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.9
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.4
Combined force (kN)	3.2
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.2
L-M moment (Nm)	34
A-P moment (Nm)	28

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1910
Head HIC-15	50
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.6
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	6
Lateral force (kN)	0.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	12
Average deflection (mm)	9
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.87
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.06
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.5
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.8
Combined force (kN)	1.1
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	17
A-P moment (Nm)	16

About the original side crash test

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 BMW X5 iDrive M60i 4-door 4wd

The BMW X5 was redesigned for the 2019 model year. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2024 X5 conducted by BMW. These ratings do not apply to the BMW X6.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2333
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-28.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2333
Head
HIC-15	35
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Compression (kN)	0.4
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	12
Lateral force (kN)	0.5
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	21
Average deflection (mm)	18
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.85
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.12
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	2.9

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2333
Head
HIC-15	36
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.7
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	6
Lateral force (kN)	0.4
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	16
Average deflection (mm)	11
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.58
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.12
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	3.1

About the side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2019-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i 4-door 4wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	4,825 lbs
Peak force	25,368 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.26

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power leather seat AHR

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power leather seat AHR
Geometry
Backset (mm)	14
Distance below top of head (mm)	-19
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	10.5
Head contact time (ms)	35
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	8
Max neck tension (N)	281

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

xDrive40i trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package
xDrive40i Convenience trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package
xDrive40i Premium trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package
xDrive40i Executive trim
xDrive50i trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package
xDrive50i Premium trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package
xDrive50i Executive trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on the gradual left curve.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	xDrive40i trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package xDrive40i Convenience trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package xDrive40i Premium trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package xDrive40i Executive trim xDrive50i trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package xDrive50i Premium trim equipped with Icon Adaptive Headlights with Laser Light package xDrive50i Executive trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2019-23 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	93.8 m	None
Straightaway left edge	62.4 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	94.0 m	2.2%
250m radius left curve, left edge	67.0 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	70.4 m	15.2%
150m radius left curve, left edge	62.5 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	137.2 m
Straightaway left edge	91.9 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	95.5 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	81.4 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	70.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	67.4 m

Trim level(s)

xDrive40i trim
xDrive40i Convenience trim
xDrive40i Premium trim
xDrive50i trim
xDrive50i Premium trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	xDrive40i trim xDrive40i Convenience trim xDrive40i Premium trim xDrive50i trim xDrive50i Premium trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2019-23 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	116.0 m	532.8%
Straightaway left edge	84.1 m	532.8%
250m radius right curve, right edge	87.2 m	237.5%
250m radius left curve, left edge	80.5 m	644.5%
150m radius right curve, right edge	78.2 m	231.0%
150m radius left curve, left edge	71.4 m	677.8%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	121.7 m
Straightaway left edge	100.2 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	94.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	84.7 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	79.5 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	73.5 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

Ratings are given for 3 different trim variations available on this vehicle.

System details

Standard Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation

Package name

Standard Active Driving Assistant

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2019 models

Superior

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

System details

Optional Frontal Collision Warning with Extended Collision Mitigation

Package name

Optional Driving Assistance Professional

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2019 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 23 mph.

System details

Optional Frontal Collision Warning with Extended Collision Mitigation

Package name

Optional Active Driving Assistant + ACC

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2019 models

Superior

with optional equipment

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2019-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	xDrive40i
Seat type	leather

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	xDrive40i
Seat type	leather

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	1
Clearance angle (degrees)	62
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	-2-0
Force (lbs)	2
Clearance angle (degrees)	73
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	-2-0
Force (lbs)	4
Clearance angle (degrees)	61
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	1
Clearance angle (degrees)	63
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation