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2009 BMW X5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2009 BMW X5 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2023POWER TRAINMy vehicles serpentine belt broke twice and my A.C. belt broke once due to the tensioner pulley bolt...
Dec 2, 2019POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI OWN A 2009 BMW X5 DIESEL. BMW HAS RECOGNIZED AN ISSUE WITH A SENSOR IN THE SELECTIVE CATALYTIC RED...
Aug 27, 2018POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE INADVERTENTLY PLACED THE VEHICLE INT...
Jul 10, 2017POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS UP TO 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF COMPLETELY WITH NO WARNING SIGNS. WHEN V...
Feb 26, 2017POWER TRAINI WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND SUDDENLY I FELT A POWER LOSS. SHORTLY AFTER I REALIZED I HAD NO POW...
Apr 16, 2016POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE S...
Jun 9, 2015POWER TRAIN,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE AI...
Oct 16, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEDRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBOR HOOD AFTER SOME RAIN, ENDED UP DRIVING THROUGH A FEW INCHES OF RAIN WAT...
May 18, 2013POWER TRAINI WAS DRIVING ON THE 95 SOUTH, BETWEEN EXIT 28 TO 39( WILLMINGTON AREA, MA) YESTERDAY ( 5/18/13) ABO...

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