2009 BMW X5

203 complaints filed with NHTSA.

203
Complaints
4
Crashes
12
Fires
3
Injuries
0
Deaths

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
AIR BAGS41
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM37
ENGINE30
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16
POWER TRAIN10
SERVICE BRAKES9
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
SEATS9
STEERING6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
SUSPENSION3
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION3
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES2

Recalls (12)

17V68300030/10/2017

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 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may sho

16V36400025/05/2016

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, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever

18V33600023/05/2018

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 break.

11V44100019/08/2011

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN E

16V74600017/10/2016

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 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran T

20V01600015/01/2020

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 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger fronta

20V01700015/01/2020

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 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi,

19V01700014/01/2019

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 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with c

17V02000010/01/2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas,

18V03000009/01/2018

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 vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Lou

09V25500008/07/2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR.

13V33900007/08/2013

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experienc

Recent Complaints

20220807FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

While parked in my driveway, the car by it self caught fire and melted the entire fusebox, major wire harness, entire right rear panel was burnt and melted, rear headliner, and rear light housing. When I opened the door there was a huge black cloud of smoke inside.

20181113CrashAIR BAGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTIPLE VEHICLE COLLISION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BACK, NECK, AND PELVIS INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DRIVER OF THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION CENTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED

Mileage: 72,000

20180410FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING UNDER MY PASSENGER BACKSEAT WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED UP UNDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME, SNATCHED OUT SEAT AND PUT THE FLAME OUT.

Mileage: 132,000

20180318FireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

MY TRUCK BMW PARKING FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS, FIRE WITHOUT A KNOWN CAUSE, REMAINING WITH TOTAL LOSS, I COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL WITH THE BMW, AFTER REVIEWING THE INTERNET AND FIND THE RESEARCH DONE BY YOU, AND RECEIVING THE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC OF WHAT HAPPENED "AN OVERHEATING IN THE PCB VALVE THAT RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FIRE", AND KNOWING THE BELLS THAT ARE REAPING TO PICK UP THE VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, BUT THAT THEY KNOW SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO OTHER COUNTRIES, I PUT IN I KN

Mileage: 50,000

20180318FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MY TRUCK BMW PARKING FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS, FIRE WITHOUT A KNOWN CAUSE, REMAINING WITH TOTAL LOSS, I COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL WITH THE BMW, AFTER REVIEWING THE INTERNET AND FIND THE RESEARCH DONE BY YOU, AND RECEIVING THE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC OF WHAT HAPPENED "AN OVERHEATING IN THE PCB VALVE THAT RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FIRE", AND KNOWING THE BELLS THAT ARE REAPING TO PICK UP THE VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, BUT THAT THEY KNOW SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO OTHER COUNTRIES, I PUT IN I KN

Mileage: 50,000

20171228CrashFirePOWER TRAIN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BMW OF SOUTH ATLANTA, 4171

Mileage: 160,000

20171228CrashFireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES, WHICH RESULTED IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (BMW OF SOUTH ATLANTA, 4171

Mileage: 160,000

20171227FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAUDERDALE BMW OF PEMBROKE PINES DEALER, LOCATED ON 14800 SHERIDAN PINES, FL 33028, PHONE: (954) 620-5050, WHERE IT WAS REJECTED TO BE SERVICED DUE TO THE REMEDY PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING)

Mileage: 100,000

20171227FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE, A BURNING ODOR EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE VENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LAUDERDALE BMW OF PEMBROKE PINES DEALER, LOCATED ON 14800 SHERIDAN PINES, FL 33028, PHONE: (954) 620-5050, WHERE IT WAS REJECTED TO BE SERVICED DUE TO THE REMEDY PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 17V683000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING)

Mileage: 100,000

20170103FireENGINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. - (RECALL R

Mileage: 145,000

20170103FireFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, AN ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. WHILE IN TRAFFIC, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED ANTIFREEZE LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000. - (RECALL R

Mileage: 145,000

20150127FireENGINE

THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP OVERHEATED AND CAUSED SMOLDERING. *TR

20130519CrashPOWER TRAIN

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 95 SOUTH, BETWEEN EXIT 28 TO 39( WILLMINGTON AREA, MA) YESTERDAY ( 5/18/13) ABOUT 6:30PM. I WAS ON FAST LANE, DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST POWER, THE DASHBOARD WARNING SIGN SHOWING POWER OUTPUT DOWN. THE SPEED OF CAR SUDDENLY DROPPED, I HAD TO PULL OVER TO BREAKDOWN LANE, BUT THE CARS BEHIND ME COULD NOT STOP QUICK ENOUGH, IT COLLIDED WITH MY BACK BUMPER, LUCKILY NO PERSONAL INJURY, AND THE CAR ONLY GOT SLIGHT SCRATCH. THANKS TO THE CARS BEHIND ME SLOWED DOWN

Mileage: 640,000

20120216FireSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, A VEHICLE PULLED UP AND ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HE MANAGED TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS ABLE TO BE EXTINGUISHED USING SNOW AND WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED HIM THAT THE CALIPER WAS HANGING AND CAUSED A BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH ULTIMATELY LED TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE

Mileage: 47,300

20110708LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

MY DAUGHTER WAS PUT IN THE BACKSEAT IN A HOT (100F) CAR AND STRAPPED IN. MY WIFE PLACED HER PURSE (KEYS IN IT) ON THE MIDDLE CONSOLE. THE DOOR WAS SHUT AND LOCKED ON ITS OWN, LOCKING MY CHILD IN THE CAR. WE CALLED BMW ASSIST TO REMOTELY UNLOCK THE CAR. THIS DID NOT WORK. POLICE AND FIRE WAS CALLED AND SHOWED UP ON SEEN. A NEIGHBOR FIREMAN CAME AND BROKE THE WINDOW. THE CAR STILL WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND MY WIFE CRAWLED THROUGH THE BROKEN WINDOW CUTTING HER LEG TO GET MY NOW HOT, RED AND LETHAR

Mileage: 36,773