Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 BMW x5 has 10 recalls, 333 complaints.
10
Recalls
333
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V017000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 ...
20V017000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30...
20V016000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDri...
18V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d ve...
17V020000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, an...
16V746000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5...
17V683000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 ...
16V364000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 200...
08V170000
SUSPENSION:REAR
BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR). THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A...
10V518000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 X5 SAVs VEHICLES WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008. DUE TO ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2008 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My vehicle had a faulty PCV valve that was under "Stop Drive," order. I received no correspondence ... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Last night my 2008 BMW X5 caught fire while parked in a parking lot - the fire was in the engine com... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Airbag light is on for passenger and fuel injectors messed up. This is a 2008 and other ones had rec... |
| May 28, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, several unknown warning lig... |
| Jan 1, 2024 | TIRES | Drivers side rear tire 255/50R19 tire sidewall split out going 60 MPH leading to rapid loss of tire ... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2008 bmw x5 4.8i almost caught fire. The fuel pump connector is burnt into the fuel pump harness.... |
| Nov 8, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | X5 was off, parked and the engine compartment burst into flames. Car was totaled There was apparent... |
| Jun 26, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I've been experiencing drive train problems with my vehicle and upon research I've concluded that no... |
| Jun 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My 2008 BMW X5 was taken to a shop to be diagnosed due to Diagnosis as followed:( low coolant light ... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | ENGINE | Open recall since March of 2022, no remedy yet still available |
| Dec 15, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, she noticed an a... |
| Dec 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | On 12/10/2022 I was driving to work and my BMW started smelling of like electrical fire. I pulled ov... |
| Nov 13, 2022 | ENGINE | when cold car will hesitate to start. |
| Oct 14, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, there... |
| Aug 10, 2022 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | PCV MY safety of my self and my 5 yr 17 yr I use my BMW X5 to take my kids or doctors and school an... |
| Jul 4, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V1... |
| May 26, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, he saw smoke ... |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | this vehicle is dangerous and I cannot drive it without it smoking and overheating, exhaust or fumes... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | No warnings just went dead in traffic had it towed to a mechanic and his diagnosis is fuel pump is ... |