Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 BMW x5 has 14 recalls, 306 complaints.
14
Recalls
306
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...
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...
17V138000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6...
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 ...
16V311000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles man...
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...
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...
10V233000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 X5 SAV AND X6 SAV PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 1 THROUGH MAY 8, 2010. THE TIRE LABEL DOES NOT ...
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: 2011 BMW X5 SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The comfort access door handle, got so hot it started to melt the plastic exterior handle and produc... |
| May 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Was driving vehicle home from work and during the drive the engine without warning died while drivin... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | ENGINE | EGR failure where the diesel emissions come into the cabin via the hvac system Dealer said the EGR c... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Headlight wiring insulation dry rots prematurely within headlight causing system failure, which incl... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I own a 2011 BMW x5. The NHTSA shows 15 recalls for my vehicle type; however, NHTSA must be relying... |
| Jan 11, 2024 | ENGINE | After BMW replaced my battery on 1/11/24, a check engine light immediately appeared. It said that t... |
| Nov 17, 2023 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Transfer case actuators plastic gear(s) might be worn out due to bad quality of the material used. O... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stopped at a stop sign, the vehicle un... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel became s... |
| Jul 5, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof window exploded/shattered without cause while driving on highway |
| Feb 19, 2023 | ENGINE | Passport BMW told us that there was a recall on the engine of our X5 and asked if we had to add oil ... |
| Dec 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Foot wells or FRM module failed when installing a new battery. Now my windows and turning signals do... |
| Oct 28, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS | To Whom It May Concern. Please help me on this. I purchased a BMW x5 that needed recalls installed ... |
| Sep 4, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I was driving to work one morning On the highway, when I suddenly heard a loud sharp noise from the ... |
| Aug 30, 2022 | STEERING | Front drive shaft broke while driving and almost lost control. |
| Jun 16, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | As I was slowing down to make a turn, the vehicle went into neutral and shut off. I immediately turn... |
| May 30, 2022 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Our car get on fire from begin low on oil, we stopped on the side and went on another car to get oil... |
| Feb 2, 2022 | ENGINE | my vehicle has symptoms of the auxiliary water pump for turbocharger going bad. Th epump is noisy, a... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The SUVs drive belt has come loose and was ingested through the front crankshaft seal, causing engin... |