Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 BMW X5 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
10
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2019 | ENGINE | ON JANUARY 10 2019 I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHEN SUDDENLY MY BMW DECIDES TO SHUT OFF ON THE HIGHWAY WIT... |
| Apr 4, 2016 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE ENGINE STAL... |
| May 4, 2015 | ENGINE | EXCESS SMOKING UPON STARTING. ONE WEEK LATER EXCESS SMOKING CONTINUOUSLY ..SO MUCH SMOKE I COULD N... |
| Feb 8, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHIC... |
| Jul 5, 2013 | ENGINE | I BOUGHT THIS SUV LAST WEEK FOR MY KIDS TO DRIVE AFTER RESEARCHING AND TEST-DRIVING VARIOUS MAKES AN... |
| Jun 5, 2013 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,SERVICE BRAKES | I JUST GOT MY X5 OUT OF THE SHOP TWO WEEKS AGO DUE TO A ENGINE OIL LEAK WHICH COST 1700 TO REPAIR AN... |
| Mar 10, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | STARTED MY BMW X5 YEAR 2005 (NOW WITH 59,500 MILES)IN COLD WEATHER (MILWAUKEE, WI). UPON ACCELERATIO... |
| Jan 24, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE V... |
| Dec 30, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | OIL SEPARATOR-COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE- BMW 2005 X5 |
| Dec 29, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ... |