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2016 BMW x5 Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 BMW x5 has 10 NHTSA engine complaints and 2 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 BMW x5

Other
15
Electrical
11
Engine
10
Powertrain
9
Airbags
4
Visibility
4
Structure
4
Fuel System
3
Suspension
3
Steering
3

10

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Engine Recalls

18V755000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 201...

24V608000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 20...

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 17, 2025ENGINE1) Crankshaft Sensor MIL Light 2) Drive train malfunction, 3) Start and Stop malfunction, 3) MIL fo...
May 29, 2025ENGINEI am reporting a safety issue related to the BMW recall 18V-755 affecting the EGR cooler on my 2016 ...
Apr 23, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the t...
Mar 7, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Feb 12, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the check ...
Oct 25, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Sep 5, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V60800...
Feb 24, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2016 BMW X5. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEF TRANSFER PUMP REPAIR.
Oct 1, 2021ENGINEOil leak leads to car smoking (but not overheating( while driving or parked. Leak was not caused by ...
Jun 28, 2019ENGINEIT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR WITH NO REPAIRS ON THE CAR. WE'VE TRIED TO TRADE IT OFF AT A DEALERSHIP AND T...

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