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2009 BMW X5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 BMW X5 has 30 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2009 BMW X5

Airbags
45
Engine
30
Other
25
Electrical
13
Powertrain
9
Brakes
9
Fuel System
8
Steering
6
Lights
5
Suspension
3

30

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Engine Recalls

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...

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 ...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 16, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several un...
Jun 3, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space there was...
Dec 9, 2022ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900...
Dec 1, 2021ENGINEEGR Cooler leaking soot/exhaust into engine compartment.
Jul 12, 2020ENGINECAR BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, EXITED HIGHWAY TO CITY STREET, THEN THE ALERT FOR LO...
Apr 14, 2020ENGINE2009 BMW X5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLE. *LD *JS
Jun 22, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP, THE ENGINE REVVED HIGH AND THE ...
Jun 10, 2019ENGINETHE ORIGINAL WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE (3) TIMES IN FOUR (4) YEARS. EACH TIME THE WATER PU...
Jan 22, 2019ENGINEWHEN THE VEHICLE IS IDLE IT WILL HAVE A WHITE SMOKE THAT COMES OUT THE TAIL PIPE. ALSO LOOSING ANTI ...
Jan 1, 2019ENGINEENGINE FAILURE WITH LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE AND PISTON ROD BREAKING OFF THE CRANK CASE WHILE DRIVING AB...
Oct 19, 2018ENGINEI BOUGHT MY 2009 BMW X5 VEHICLE IN JUNE 2018, WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,630 MILES AND A LIMITED WARRANTY...
Oct 1, 2018ENGINEI AM SMELLING EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR HEALTH EXHAUST FUMES INSIDE THE CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE MORE TH...
Jul 31, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NU...
Mar 3, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon turning the heater on, there was a stro...
Feb 1, 2018ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V6...
Aug 29, 2017ENGINECRITICAL FAILURE/ CRACK OF THE COOLANT RESERVE TANK. NO PRIOR INDICATION OF LEAK. TANK SPLIT OPEN...
Aug 22, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE INDICAT...
Apr 1, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI AM WRITING IN REGARDS TO A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN / RECALL FROM BMW SI B16 0102 WHICH I OBTAIN...
Mar 8, 2017ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE, A BU...
Mar 6, 2017ENGINEON OCT 1/2008 THERE WAS A BOLETTIN SAYING THAT WATERPUMP AND THERMOSTAT WERE DEFECTED. BUT BWM IS JU...

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