Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2009 BMW X5 has 12 recalls, 161 complaints.
12
Recalls
161
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 ...
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...
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...
18V336000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and br...
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...
13V339000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through Novembe...
11V441000
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2...
09V255000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTI...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2009 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several un... |
| Jun 3, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space there was... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SEATS | Front Passenger occupant seat sensor failure warning code oc3 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact’s son owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH,... |
| May 1, 2023 | STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The vehicle backfires and stalls on the road due to BMWs defective pcv crankcase valve. The valve pu... |
| May 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | My vehicles serpentine belt broke twice and my A.C. belt broke once due to the tensioner pulley bolt... |
| Mar 21, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | More than one time I have been traveling at regular speed and the vehicle will suddenly power off an... |
| Mar 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, smoke wa... |
| Dec 9, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Aug 6, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While parked in my driveway, the car by it self caught fire and melted the entire fusebox, major wir... |
| Jul 29, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Crank no start scanner saying it is in 3rd gear not park. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | During extreme hot days car has just stopped without warning three times. Fuel pump has been replace... |
| Jul 19, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I just went to Union Park Bmw about my car, they stated that my car fuel pump was recalled in 2017 s... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Headlight wires are made poorly. Susceptible to heat damage. The wire insulation cracks off, leaving... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine is being effected by the recall. There is smoke and a burning smell coming from my engine.... |
| Feb 22, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was returning home from work and the engine started to sputter/vibrate. I was right next to a gas ... |
| Dec 1, 2021 | ENGINE | EGR Cooler leaking soot/exhaust into engine compartment. |
| May 1, 2021 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while approaching a stop, the vehicle would ... |
| Oct 20, 2020 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAR STUCK IN PARK AND IS IN FAIL SAFE MODE ALSO WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE BATTERY WHILE IT'S DEAD IT SOU... |
| Jul 12, 2020 | ENGINE | CAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, EXITED HIGHWAY TO CITY STREET, THEN THE ALERT FOR LO... |