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2016 BMW x5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 BMW x5 has 9 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 21, 2024POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFuel injectors, transfer case prop shaft
Apr 26, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhile running house errands April 26,2024, late in the afternoon around 4:15 pm to 4:30 pm or so est...
Mar 27, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEVehicle looses power with " Powertrain Malfunction' displaying on the dashboard. Several codes for t...
Mar 7, 2024POWER TRAINHello, I took this vehicle in for a service at 100,000 miles. Part of that service was to change the...
Jan 2, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLI have received two emails from two different shop foreman’s. One from Niello BMW and the other BMW ...
Nov 23, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMy bmw x5 40e is having issues accelerating from a dead stop. My safety was put at risk because I wa...
Dec 17, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-70 MPH, the vehicl...
Sep 1, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe electric drivetrain, electric engine and the gasoline malfunctioned while the car was driving a...
Apr 7, 2021POWER TRAINFRONT DRIVESHAFT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXCESS WEAR, PERHAPS TRANSFER CASE AS WELL. VERY SIMILA...

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