Recommended Hitch for a 2020 BMW X5 40i S Drive

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Is this SH25VR the recommended hitch i.e. will it fit for a 2020 BMW X5 40i S Drive. Nothing in the description or QandA differentiates between sDrive and /or xDrive

asked by: Neil R

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Hey Neil! I checked with Stealth Hitches and their Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit item # SH25VR is exactly what you need for your 2020 BMW X5 40i S Drive.

The Stealth Hitch item # SH25VR is custom fit and bolts to your BMW with included hardware. This kit also includes all the wiring you need to add a 7-way connector to your vehicle.

I have linked an installation video below so you can see how to get this hitch set up.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Neil R.

3/10/2025

Hi Jerred, I went ahead and purchased (and installed) the SH25VR, took a good 8 hours (on my own) but the installation video was perfect. My next question is, does the wiring harness that came in the kit provide trailer brake controls? I intend to pull a 3000lb travel trailer and want to know if I need additional eqpt, software / firmware update or am I good to go? Thanks

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Jerred H.

3/11/2025

@NeilR Congrats on getting everything installed on your own! Those Stealth Hitches are not easy. You are going to need a brake controller in addition to what you already have. You only have the 7-way connector at this point, which will not operate the brakes on its own. You will not have to update the firmware. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller item # 90195. This is a proportional brake controller that automatically adjusts your trailer's braking based on the deceleration of your BMW. You do not have a plug in port so you'll need to use the included wiring harness to get it installed.

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Neil R.

3/11/2025

@JerredH Thanks for the direction. Do you know where or how I install the wiring harness? Does it run from the unit (in the cabin?) to the trunk where the tow hitch wiring was installed or can I mount the controller in the trunk too?

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Jerred H.

3/11/2025

@NeilR No problem! I don't have specific instructions for how to install the P3 item # 90195 in your 2020 BMW X5. You'll have to run a wire to the rear of your BMW and no you can not install it in your truck. You'll want to use a circuit tester like item # PTW2993 to test the functions of each wire on your BMW before you make any cuts or connections. The blue wire will run from your Stealth Hitch's 7-way connector to the cab. The white wire will be the ground, the red wire is the stoplight switch, and the black one is the 12 volt power supply.

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Answer 1

Hey Mike, you are correct the Oris hitch part #TS86VR that fits your 2024 BMW X5 also fits the M Sports package for the reason you mentioned. What will you be using the hitch for?

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

I was unable to find any information about a tow hitch ready package for your 2020 BMW X5 sDrive. Since you do not have a trailer hitch receiver on your vehicle you will need to add one of which I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 4

Hey Matt, it is feasible absolutely. Since you want to use the Stealth Hitches then you're going to need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH25VR which includes a towing kit that has a max trailer weight capacity of…

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Answer 5

Hey Mitch, thanks for reaching out! The correct hitch for your 2020 BMW X5 M50i is the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #SH89VR. The version with the towing kit is still the #SH25VR or you can add it separately with…

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Answer 6

Firstly congratulations on the purchase of your new 2023 BMW X5 with M Sport Package. When it comes to installing a hidden trailer hitch onto your vehicle I would recommend The Stealth Hitch #SH25VR. After installation this trailer hitch has a…

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Answer 7

Good morning Vincent I hope you are well. We do have trailer hitch and wiring options for your 2019 BMW X5 50i with the M sport package. First lets look at the hitch. The only hitch available that is compatible with the M sport package is the Stealth…

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Answer 8

We do have a hitch for your 2021 BMW X5 M. However, the correct hitch depends on what you mean by M. If you have an actual M performance model, which would be the M or the M Competition, then the correct hitch is the #SH64MR. If you plan on using it…

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Answer 9

For your 2022 BMW X5 M50i you will need the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH25VR. The Kit #SH22MR only fits the X5M and X5M Competition trims. I do recommend the Carrying Case #391CASEC to store the ball mount and…

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Answer 10

Hey John, thanks for reaching out! The ball mount that comes with the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit #SH97GR for your 2017 Land Rover Discovery has a flat design and basically sticks straight out from under your bumper.…

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Answer 11

Nope, the bumper and fascia do not require any trimming to install the Stealth Hitches trailer hitch on your 2023 BMW X5. Just like the 2021 and 2022 models, there is just a piece of rock guard under the vehicle that needs to be trimmed. The photo I…

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