The Installer came to my home and 3.5 hours later I have my “boards”. Work like a charm. Great investment for a moderately handicapped driver. Great staff and great product.
BMW X Series
BMW X Series
Automatic illuminated running boards — pair, driver and passenger side.
$1,899
$2,300
Save $401
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BMW X Series
$1,899
Engineering
WHY WE’RE THE #1 BEST-SELLING ILLUMINATED, AUTOMATED RUNNING BOARDS
Integrated LED lighting
A patented single strip-glow LED runs the length of each board and lights the ground as the step drops. No bolt-on light pods, no separate wiring run, nothing hanging under the sill to catch on a kerb.
Automatic entry and exit
The board drops four inches the moment a door opens and retracts flush when it closes. The control module reads the vehicle’s own door sensors, so there is no switch to remember and nothing to operate with your hands full.
Safety and grip
A ridged, anti-slip stepping surface holds securely in rain, snow and mud. An integrated obstruction sensor automatically stops and retracts the board if anything is in its path — a foot, a kerb, a snowbank.
450-565 lbs per board
Toughened steel brackets, zinc-galvanized against salt and standing water corrosion, carry 450-565 lbs per side without flex. The aluminum extrusion above them is powder-coated inside and out for durability.
Automatically retracting when you enter and exit your car!
Watch how our running boards work in real-world conditions
Why buyers choose us
The specialist who's still here after the sale
A powered running board is a considered purchase. What matters at this price is not just the board — it's who stands behind it once it's on your vehicle.
2,000+Vehicles fitted
Since 2022Houston, TX
98% clientsWould recommend
The onlyUS-based supplier
A real business, not a listing
A physical warehouse and support team in Houston, Texas — an address and a phone number you can call. Talk to a person before you buy, and after.
Warranty backed by people
A 1-year parts warranty handled by our own team. If something needs attention, one call reaches the people who shipped it.
Specialists, not a marketplace
Running boards are what we do. Every kit is matched to your exact model and year, and fitted through our authorized installer network.
The only US-based supplier
Stocked, warrantied and shipped from Houston — not drop-shipped from overseas. An American company standing behind every board.
Are you a dealership or installer? We supply the trade. Ask about dealer pricing, volume terms and our B2B partner program.
Contact us about dealer pricingVERIFIED REVIEWS
WHAT OWNERS OF THESE BOARDS SAY
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 36 reviews.
I was able to add the power running boards and have been extremely pleased - they work perfectly and allow my wife to have easier access getting in and out of the car that prior was a bit of struggle for her. Would recommend them to any X3 , X5 or X7 owner .
These running boards look and work so great! Like they came with the car!
I just got my running boards installed. I love them. So does everyone else. I went to drop my car off for maintenance at BMW. Everybody complemented me. These running boards look good AND they are much needed. My kinds all agree as they used them to get in my vehicle.
I love the new running boards and has made it much easier getting in and out of the car. The only thing I was a little upset over was it didn’t have the X5 emblem on the top like it showed in the advertisement in FB
Product looks clean installed and barely visible, it works great.
Customer experience was great. Constant follow up on product availability, able to provide expedite my shipment and when the shipment packaging came damaged, you were contactable and able to walk me through every item in the package making sure that everything was there for my tech to install. Even after installation, your team was available to answer questions. I’ve had this installed 3 weeks ago, and have loved this side steps. What my video didn’t show is how bright the LED lights up at night. The LED strip along the side step lights up even brighter than BMW’s puddle lights. This is a great product and no where else can you find a better one. Took my car in to the dealership for my service, and they too were impressed.
Absolutely exceeded all expectations and made getting in and out a whole lot easier for shorter members of the family! Quality was superior to lots of others i've seen, would order again without hesitation .
Finally had the running boards installed and so far they seem to be doing fine. Would appreciate the BMW badges I was told I would receive for running boards
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely love these running boards! I recently had installed the electric retractable running boards with LED lighting from AutoTech Trends on my 2026 BMW X5, and they have completely transformed the look and functionality of my SUV. These running boards are slick— they automatically extend smoothly when you open the door and retract just as quietly when you close it. No more clunky fixed steps that ruin the lines of the vehicle! The integrated LED lighting is a game-changer. It lights up perfectly as the steps deploy, giving you excellent visibility at night and that premium, high-end glow that makes the whole BMW X5 look luxurious. My family and I feel much safer stepping in and out, especially in bad weather or dark parking lots. The build quality is solid too. They feel sturdy (rated for serious weight capacity), the aluminum construction looks clean, and everything operates flawlessly after a couple of weeks of daily use. Installation was straightforward for my mechanic, and the fitment was spot-on for my model. If you're looking to upgrade your ride with style, convenience, and safety all in one package, these AutoTech Trends retractable running boards are 100% worth it. Highly recommend! — Dennis from Kansas
The product I bought from AutoTech Trends was their wonderful running board product. It was installed recently and I realized that I should have bought this much sooner for my BMW X5. I’m getting older I need help with entering my car with ease, this product performs. It greets me in the morning with the light as it comes out from underneath my car. I recommended this to everybody.
It was difficult getting a list of installers for my area. Once that was solved, the install went well and the results of the install and the operation of the system is fantastic.
The boards came on time, were installed in about 4 hours and the price was right on the money for non city installations. I could not be happier. I recommend this product and company to everyone. Great job. Robert Rao, Clemson, SC.
Installed on my 2022 BMW X5. Excellent and outstanding product. I used a BMW shop and recommend that. Expect to pay 7-10 hours labor. Shop received excellent help from supplier. We are more than pleased with the product, looks and works as if it was original high end factory option.
THE BEST LOVE THEM THANKS
These electric running boards from AutoTech are awesome. The led lights are bright and the running boards tuck away nicely under my 2026 BMW X5. I love them. Thank you...
GREAT QUALITY AND GREAT PRODUCT
Everything went very well, from your company to the installer.
Love the quality of the AUTO TECH TRENDS Automatic Steps!
AutoTech is very responsible, courteous and knowledgeable. They were able to provide quick support and fast service when I call for help. In addition, they were able to ship me the replacement part at no charge. I greatly appreciate their quick response and prompt service.
Look great and work wonderful the wife is blown away amazing. Thank you
Installer said it was the nicest set he has seen and he has installed many different types. This was his first frame Auto Tech.
I am not one to engage in hyperbole. So, when I say this experience was fantastic - well beyond my wildest expectations - you can take it to the bank. Let me say that the "white glove" customer service was stellar. We educated on the questions to ask in selecting the correct running board for our BMW X5, as well as guided in our selection of the company o install the equipment. The company we selected was also impressed with he clear and concise written instructions, the simplicity of the installation video, and the ongoing communications between seller and installer. Great Job. Old fashion customer service at its ba=est.
2023 X5M Competition with the running board installed. My wife loves these and considers them a game changer. I really like how nicely they tuck back into the vehicle. I had them professionally installed due to time but the instructions and video were very helpful.
Love it!! Running board looks like it was bought with car!!
Very nice fitted very well working very god
Great quality and WORLDS better than the fixed-place OEM steps that aren't wide enough to step on. Looks like an OEM option. Tucks away cleanly when the vehicle is locked and deploys automatically when it is unlocked. The LED light strip is a nice touch and is a smooth, complete strip (no visible LEDs) providing night time illumination.
Good looking running boards both during the day and night!
A perfect compliment to an awesome vehicle. So much better than the factory installed running boards. Discreetly tucked away when not in use, Bright lighting, sturdy construction, and a wider step area compared to the factory installed running boards. Was impressed with the installer's remarks about the quality of the product and the follow up that the manufacturer provided. A great buy!
Great addition to our X5. Easy to follow directions and install. Looks and performs great.
Great customer service. Response was quick and resolved the problem without any problems.
Bmw x5 40i 2024
I moved from my Tesla model 3 to the BMW X5 50e. Better for road trips, technology not as easy as Tesla, Some road noise but enjoying the car for what I have planned.
I must admit that I was disappointed when I opened the packages and realized that this is a China made product. I always assumed that it was American made. That said, it appears to be a well-made product. For the price, AutoTech Trends should invest in writing new installation instructions that are not so poorly translated from Chinese. I have been working on cars for over 30 years so, with the video and instructions, I managed to decipher the poorly translated document. I do not recommend anyone to tackle this installation without prior knowledge and the proper tools to get the job done. Overall, I like the product and I recommend it to everyone. Works very well. Thank you.
Application: 2022 BMW X5 45e plug-in. Installer: Andy's Auto Accessories, Lexington KY Main issues prior to install: 1) Will it fit fine with the larger battery pack underneath? No problem!! 2) Will it interfere with jacking points for emergency tire change? Mounting brackets replaces all 4 OEM plastic jacking point boxes with steel boxes - no problem!!! The steel boxes are narrower than OEM (why?), so now too narrow to fit my scissors jack (from Modern Spares) rectangular head, but the head has a slot which fits the side of the box just fine. Andy's has installed a set of AutoTech boards before, but since each car is so different, they benefited only somewhat from the experience. Nevertheless, very reassuring, as installer thought the build quality is very good, and previous install was working out well. Installer stated that instructions & video is very sparse and had to depend on their experience, luckily they were also familiar with working on X5. So far, very happy with the hardware and installation; I have some concern with the LED lighting wire routing, might rub over 1000's of deployments (i.e. that's just a couple of years) and Andy's will work on it a bit more. I installed front mud flaps to reduce road grime blasting at the board mechanism. My only remaining concern is how many deployments the board will last (~3 times/day ~ 1,000/yr, so 10,000 deployments is 10 yrs or less) as my plan is to keep this car 15yrs, as with my other cars. I strongly doubt anything wearing out can be fixed with it installed, would have to remove it.......
The installer recommended by Auto Tech Trends had not installed any running boards to a BMW X5 and the shop has no lifter to use for the installation of the running boards. The installation was completed after 3 days. So far the retractable running boards with light is working fine but the boards are not as firm as I would like it to be. My wife likes it.