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2004 BMW x5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 BMW x5 has 8 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 BMW x5

Airbags
31
Electrical
18
Powertrain
16
Seats
13
Steering
8
Engine
8
Lights
7
Structure
5
Latches & Locks
5
Brakes
4
Visibility
3
Suspension
3
Tires
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 4, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, THE VEHICLE JERKED SEVERELY...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINEMY X5 HAS BEEN A FAIRLY RELIABLE VEHICLE WITH SOME QUIRKINESS ALONG THE WAY. I HAD A "CROSSOVER PIP...
Oct 10, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLE...
Jul 25, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRUNING FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHI...
Dec 18, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH THE BATTERY, 4X4, AND TRANS F...
Sep 11, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFOR THREE YEARS BLUE SMOKE OCCASIONALLY COMES FROM EXHAUST IN SPITE OF MAJOR ENGINE REPAIR. ELECTRI...
Nov 7, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE TAPPING/KNOCKING ON FIRST DRIVE OF DAY. 8 SERVICE VISITS. SERVICE BY BMW CONFIRMED "NOISE IS ...
Aug 9, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V344000 CONCERNING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE/ENGINE STALLING. AFTER HAVING THE...

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