Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2010 BMW X5 has 37 NHTSA engine complaints and 5 engine-related recalls.
37
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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 ... |
| 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... |
| Apr 5, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V11900... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating. The con... |
| Mar 2, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V1190... |
| Nov 15, 2021 | ENGINE | My vehicle was covered under a 10 year BMW limited extended warranty to address factory defective bo... |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 55 mph, the en... |
| Oct 31, 2020 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, she saw smoke exiting the h... |
| Jun 15, 2020 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE AT LOW SPEEDS THROUGH A CITY, A YELLOW WARNING MESSAGE CAME ONTO THE ... |
| May 19, 2020 | ENGINE | CRACKED EGR COOLER. MECHANIC SAID HE HAS NOTICED THIS IS BECOMING A PATTERN. *TR |
| Dec 28, 2019 | ENGINE | CLEAN DIESEL SYSTEM HAD SOME FAILURE AND GAVE A WARNING THAT THE CAR CANNOT BE RESTARTED IN 200 MILE... |