2009 Model Year

BMW X5

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
157
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
14

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

11V441000 Aug 2011

Other

No consequence data available

09V255000 Jul 2009

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

AIR BAGS,SEATS
Aug 2025

Front Passenger occupant seat sensor failure warning code oc3

Engine
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine s...

Engine
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood of th...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jul 2024

Crank no start scanner saying it is in 3rd gear not park.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 2023

My engine is being effected by the recall. There is smoke and a burning smell coming from my engine. The Recall was issued March 2 2002 and today is J...

Fuel System
Jul 2023

The contact’s son owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to veer...

STEERING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
May 2023

The vehicle backfires and stalls on the road due to BMWs defective pcv crankcase valve. The valve put pressure inside engine which it couldn't handle...

Power Train
May 2023

My vehicles serpentine belt broke twice and my A.C. belt broke once due to the tensioner pulley bolt loosening over time. I lost power steering and po...

Electrical System
Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, smoke was suddenly coming through the air vents and vehicl...

Engine
Mar 2023

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon turning the heater on, there was a strong burning odor coming from the A/C vents. There w...

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Summary

The 2009 BMW X5 has 157 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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