Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 BMW X5 has 10 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
10
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
05V504000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | THERE ARE 3 RECALLS REPORTED FOR MY YEAR MAKE AND MODEL OF A CAR I JUST PURCHASED THAT AT GIVING ME ... |
| Feb 5, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAI... |
| Feb 5, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | BANG/CLUNK/KICK - AFTER GIVING GAS FROM A ROLLING STOP - FEELS LIKE JUST GOT HIT! WHAT THE HELL IS ... |
| Jan 15, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE ICED UP AND HYDRO-LOCKED FROM CONDENSATE. STALLED IN TRAFFIC WITH SLIPPERY ROADS, IN FRONT O... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION JERKS AS IF YOU ARE MISSING A SPARK OR IT IS TRYING TO FIND A HIGHER OR LOWER GEAR WHIL... |
| Nov 5, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2005 BMW X5 4.4 AUTO.TRANSMISSION IS DEFECTIVE , IT TAKES AT LEAST 10 SECONDS TO GO INTO FO... |
| Sep 16, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | BMW'S HIGH INSTANCES OF "HARD 2-1 DOWNSHIFT" AS THEY CALL IT. MANY MODELS OF BMW'S EXPERIENCE A FEE... |
| Apr 15, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | 2005 BMW X5 4.4 HAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE CAR SEEMS TO SLIP OUT OF GEAR WHEN SLOWING DOWN AND... |
| Jul 31, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE HAD A MESSAGE COME UP ON MY BMX X5 SAYING "TRANS.FAILSAFE.PROG. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON 7/31/0... |
| Aug 16, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | I OWN A 2000 BMW X5 THAT COST APPROXIMATELY $62,000. MY VEHICLE HAS ONLY 27,593 MILES AND NEEDS TRA... |