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2008 BMW X5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 BMW X5 has 24 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 BMW X5

Engine
93
Airbags
71
Fuel System
43
Electrical
42
Powertrain
24
Brakes
16
Lights
13
Other
11
Suspension
3
Tires
3
Speed Control
3

24

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 26, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI've been experiencing drive train problems with my vehicle and upon research I've concluded that no...
Jul 6, 2021POWER TRAINwhile driving in a highway far from any measure city, the car start slowing down and overheating si...
Nov 19, 2020POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHERSeat Calibration; Airbag/Seat Belt Tensioner, level control system malfunction etc
Mar 4, 2019POWER TRAINcar will not start. towed over 120mil to the closest mechanics. starter was dead.
Mar 27, 2017POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMCOMPUTER SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO TRANSMISSION ERROR MODE-VEHIC...
Mar 16, 2017POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION CODE COMES ON AND VEHICLE INSTANTLY LOSES POWER. ...
Dec 9, 2016POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING OVER 40 MPH, AN ABNORMAL LOUD NOISE COULD BE HEARD...
Oct 10, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEAT ON, THERE'S A BURNING SMELL THAT COME THROUGH THE VENTS. CONTINUE DRIVIN...
Sep 10, 2016POWER TRAINWAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 45MPH WHEN HEARD A ROARING SOUND FOLLOWED BY A LOUD SNAPPING SOUND. RPMS WAS ST...
Oct 11, 2015POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN OCTOBER OF 2015 WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN VERY SLOWLY INTO A ONE LANE DRIVE THRU, MY BMW X5 ACCE...
Aug 4, 2014POWER TRAINI WAS TRAVELING ON I-78 EAST IN PENNSYLVANIA, APPROACHING EXIT 59, AND SUDDENLY THE CAR JERKED AND B...
May 14, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMON OR ABOUT MAY 2013 I WAS TRAVELING AT 60MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD BANG SOUND...
Feb 9, 2013POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI WAS DRIVING MY CAR UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS, AROUND 40MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I STARTED TO LOOSE TH...
Jul 14, 2010POWER TRAINBMW 535XI SPORT WAGON 2008- .. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, ICON CAME ON ABOVE SPEEDOMETER - ORANGE ENGINE/HA...
Nov 14, 2009POWER TRAINTHE 2008 BMW X5 3.0I HAS MAJOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES WHICH SEVERELY AFFECTS THE THROTTLE RESPONSE TIME...
Oct 23, 2009POWER TRAINMY 2008 BMW 528I HAS NOW SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL, AND THEN DOWN-SHIFTED, AT HIGH SPEED (60MPH) WITHOUT ...
Aug 15, 2009POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION LOCKED IN PARKED AND VEHICLE BLOCKING MOVING TRUCK. UNABLE TO TOW AUTO BECAUSE DEALERS...
Apr 26, 2009POWER TRAINCAR SURGES CONTINUOUSLY AFTER TAKING OFF FROM A RED LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. I HAVE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ...
Mar 4, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW 528. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT FROM DRIVE INTO REVERSE, THE...
Oct 31, 2008POWER TRAINTHE X5 DOES NOT RESPONSE WELL TO THROTTLE INPUTS. HESITATION IS EXTREMELY PRONOUNCED AT ALL TIMES. ...

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