BMW X5 Diesel SAV recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 44 owner complaints for the BMW X5 Diesel SAV (model years 2011). The most reported problem area is engine (18 complaints), followed by air bags (10 complaints). The 2011 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 44 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all BMW X5 Diesel SAV model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 18 | 1 of 1 | |
| Air bags | 10 | 1 of 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 of 1 | |
| Power train | 5 | 1 of 1 | |
| Steering | 3 | 1 of 1 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V311000 | May 17, 2016 | Power train: driveline, driveshaft | 2011 | 21,493 |
| 11V332000 | Jun 23, 2011 | Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel | 2011 | 923 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 2 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.