Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 BMW X5 has 14 recalls, 147 complaints.
14
Recalls
147
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 ...
18V248000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i x...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
11V521000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5...
10V152000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 M SAV VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 10...
10V025000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 AND X6 SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2009 AND DECEMBER 16, 2009. IN THE UPPER...
23V707000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My husband and I brought our 2010 X5 (VIN ), mileage: to BMW of El Cajon on 09/29/2025 for a recall ... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v... |
| Mar 28, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, after several minutes... |
| Mar 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her nephew att... |
| Nov 30, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked and unoccupied f... |
| May 24, 2024 | ENGINE | Hello. I am reporting the remedy that is still not available for my car. It effects the VANOS bolts ... |
| May 13, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V70700... |
| May 1, 2024 | ENGINE | See attached document for complaint |
| Mar 11, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V70700... |
| Mar 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Since October 2023, the BMW vehicles of the 2010-2012 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, ... |
| Feb 7, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I own a 2010 BMW X5 xDrive30i (VIN: [XXX] ) with two active recalls: the VANOS bolt recall (23V-707)... |
| Dec 23, 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V70700... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | ENGINE | There is a recall for the VANOS variable camshaft timing somehow my vehicle although listed has not ... |
| Sep 11, 2023 | ENGINE | This is the 3rd time in 2 months that the engine just shut off driving on a highway. I have noticed ... |
| Jun 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Been having issues with the car for over a month, changed water pump thermostat fuel pump, but it st... |
| May 11, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Electric fuel going on. |
| Nov 30, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION,STRUCTURE | Sunroof drains - front and back overflow and drone down the pillars into the front and rear electron... |
| Sep 23, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Ongoing issues with the engine and turbochargers in this SUV. Give no warning of an issue and lose p... |
| Sep 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Aug 6, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the odor of b... |