BMW XM

BMW XM
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The BMW XM is an SUV with an 8-cylinder petrol engine of 4,400 cc displacement, measuring 5,110 mm in length and seating five. Production started in 2023. The plug-in hybrid version emits 40 g/km COâ‚‚ for new registrations in the EU/EEA in 2025, while the hybrid version emits 254 g/km. Top speed is 263 km/h. In Norway, 34 were registered new between 2023 and 2025, with a peak of 24 in 2023. One recall campaign is listed in EU Safety Gate and nine with the US NHTSA.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionFrom 2023
Body typeSUV
FuelPlug-in hybrid (petrol)
Engine power (EU/EEA average)276 kW (370 hp)
COâ‚‚ (WLTP, EU/EEA 2025)Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 40 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 254 g/km
Kerb weight (EU/EEA average)2,719 kg
Displacement4,400 cc
Cylinders8
Top speed263 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length5,110 mm
Width2,005 mm
Height1,755 mm
Seats5
Doors4

Engine power and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages of the BMW XM registered in the EU/EEA in 2025 (2,536 cars), engine power from 23 countries, kerb weight from 24 countries. Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Engine power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the power of the combustion engine, not the system power, and for electric cars it can differ from the peak power the manufacturer advertises.

New registrations in Norway

Number of BMW XM registered for the first time in Norway per year.

BMW XM first registrations in Norway per year
202324
20248
20252

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

Power by engine variant (Norway)

34 BMW XM cars registered for the first time in Norway in 2023–2025, by drivetrain and type-approved engine power. The EEA data has no trim names, so variants are told apart by power.

Power by engine variant for the BMW XM, new registrations in Norway
DrivetrainPowerKerb weightYearsRegistered in Norway
Plug-in hybrid (petrol)360 kW (483 hp)2,785 kg2023–202530

Plus 1 variant with fewer than 10 cars (4 cars in total).

Power is the type-approved engine power (EEA field Ep). For hybrids and plug-in hybrids it is the combustion engine, not the system output; for electric cars it can differ from the peak power in the maker’s marketing. Kerb weight is the average for the variant. Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), one record per car (the years EEA lists twice, 2019 to 2021, are counted once).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of BMW XM cars registered for the first time across 25 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom968
Germany676
Spain255
Austria237
France211
Belgium208
Netherlands188
Italy152
Portugal102
Romania96
Poland78
Czechia63
Ireland55
Hungary42
Sweden42

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 5 complaints for the BMW XM, most often about unknown or other, service brakes, steering, suspension. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).

Recalls & safety

1 recall campaign recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 6 in the US-market NHTSA database for the BMW XM. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-05-17

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTORUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 22, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    NHTSA campaign 23V294000 · reported 26/04/2023

  • AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTERUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 6, 2023. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    NHTSA campaign 23V471000 · reported 10/07/2023

  • AIR BAGSUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW XM, 2024 BMW X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, X5 xDrive50e, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, and Alpina XB7 vehicles. The front passenger knee air bag may not deploy as intended.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger knee air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2023. Owners may contact BMW's customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

    NHTSA campaign 23V622000 · reported 07/09/2023

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2025 BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between June and December 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.

    NHTSA campaign 24V104000 · reported 12/02/2024

  • ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2023-2024 X1, X5, X6, X7, XM, 530i, i5, 740i, 760i, i7, and 750e vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the integrated brake module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 22, 2024. Second letters will be mailed once the parts are available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicles in this recall were previously repaired under recall number 24V-104 and will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 24V739000 · reported 02/10/2024

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2023

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2025 Mini Cooper S, Mini Countryman S All4, X2, 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre, 2023-2025 i7, 7 Series, X7, 2024-2025 i5, 5 Series, 2023-2024 XM, X1, 2024-2025 X6, and X5 vehicles. The integrated brake (IB) system may malfunction and result in a loss of power brake assist or cause the Antilock Brake (ABS) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) systems to not function properly.

    Remedy: The Integrated brake system will be inspected and, if necessary, replaced, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or Rolls-Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 21, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V739 or 24V104 will need to have the new remedy completed.

    NHTSA campaign 26V422000 · reported 01/07/2026

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all BMW recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the BMW XM?
The BMW XM has a rated top speed of 263 km/h.
How much power does the BMW XM have?
The BMW XM produces 276 kW (370 hp).
What are the dimensions of the BMW XM?
The BMW XM is 5,110 mm long, 2,005 mm wide and 1,755 mm tall.
How much does the BMW XM weigh?
The BMW XM has a kerb weight of about 2,719 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the BMW XM?
It depends on the drivetrain. For the BMW XM registered in the EU/EEA in 2025: Plug-in hybrid (petrol) 40 g/km, hybrid (petrol) 254 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the BMW XM have?
The BMW XM has 5 seats.