Does Bumper Beam Have to Be Removed When Installing Curt Hitch on 2016 BMW X5  

Hello Kevin, thanks for reaching out. As far as the 2017 BMW X5, fitment really depends on what hitch you are looking at. For example, the Curt Class 3 Hitch #13077 fill fit both the M models and non-M models. So in other words, it fits all models…

Curt 2-inch Class III hitch #13077 is a confirmed fit on all versions of the 2017 BMW X5, including the M version. I confirmed this with Curt. Mounting it on this vehicle will be fairly involved as hitch installs go, and significant trimming of the…

For your 2018 BMW X5 M-Sport we have the Curt Class III part #13077 as a confirmed fit. This is a standard 2 inch trailer hitch is mostly hidden but does not have a removable portion like the Stealth #SH56VR. For trailer wiring you'd want the…

Yes the Curt hitch part #13077 that you referenced does fit your 2016 BMW X5 M Sport package vehicle.

Good questions, and yes, the Curt hitch and wiring harness will fit your 2012 BMW X5 with the M-Sport package. If you take a look at the cut out I added of a customer review, you can see that the hitch is a fit; so exactly what you need is the…

I contacted my technical associates at Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Curt to find out why the M Model version of the X5 is listed as a no-fit for a hitch. This particular install is fairly involved - the bumper must be temporarily removed, tow hooks…

You have a lot of options with us. Using the fitguide will let you know which hitches will work regardless of if it's the 8cyl or 6cyl M body. For your 2013 BMW X5 M Body you can choose from one of these Class III hitch options. First up, with a…

The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH25VR will not require any additional programming on your 2021 BMW X5. The wiring in this harness is passive so no programming required. You will be able to switch off the parking…

Yes, the wiring for the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item #SH25VR will work with those systems on your X5. This is a passive harness that does not require you to flash your computer system. The Passive Harness is independent of the…

For your Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit - Custom Fit - 2" #SH25VR there are two options. Stealth hitch offers a remote programming option for the BMW you would need to contact Stealth to get this started. If that…

That's a good question, and there is no type of fascia or bumper trimming needed in order to install the Stealth Hitches #SH89VR or #SH25VR on your 2021 BMW X5. The bumper and fascia remains intact, though there is a small piece under the vehicle…

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH34FR which is a fit for a 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon will replace the factory bumper beam and the crosstube of the hitch will actually act as the bumper beam in the event of an accident. I can't…