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2017 BMW X5 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 BMW X5 has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 BMW X5

Other
15
Electrical
10
Engine
10
Powertrain
8
Fuel System
5
Brakes
4
Airbags
4
Suspension
4
Steering
3
Tires
3
Structure
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2024POWER TRAINRadiator Fan assembly connection corroded and water pump failing due to connector exposed to liquid
Aug 20, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle stopped three times on highway. There is an issue with fuel injection. I am repairing the sa...
Jul 8, 2023POWER TRAINDrive train malfunction message populated for first time, advised could continue at moderate speed. ...
Mar 2, 2022POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERMy BWW X5 hybrid give me a sudden error in the middle of the road. The error was Drive train malfunc...
Feb 18, 2020POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2017 BMW X5 35D AND THE TRANSMISSION BROKE DOWN WITHOUT A WARNING WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON...
Mar 28, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGSVEHICLE HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE 5 TIMES WITH ELECTRICAL ISSUES IN THE PAST YEAR. FIRST, THE AIRBAG ...
Nov 17, 2018POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWE WERE IN OUR 2017 BMW X5 DIESEL DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 14S IN SANTA CLARITA, CA ON THE 17TH OF NOV 201...
May 22, 2017POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWHILE RETURNING FROM TEXAS AND DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR'S DRIVETRAIN WARNING LIGHT SAID I NE...

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