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BMW X5 Diesel SAV Problems by Model Year

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the BMW X5 Diesel SAV (2011–2011) that have at least 5 complaints. 2011 has the most, with 44. Across all years, the part named most often is engine (18 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.

All X5 Diesel SAV model years

Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20114489,500219Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

Example complaints

One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

2011: “Takata airbag recall after receiving notification in the mail regarding the takata airbag recall for our 2011 Bmw x5 diesel, we have repeatedly and unsuccessfully tried to schedule a repair for our vehicle at our local service center (Bmw of seattle). We were informed we were not a priority and might never get the problem fixed due to our priority level.”

NHTSA complaint #11019798, filed 2017-08, 70,000 miles

Other BMW models

BMW X5
3,165 complaints
BMW 328I
2,576 complaints
BMW X3
2,016 complaints
BMW 325I
1,377 complaints
BMW Z4
1,271 complaints
BMW 3 Series
832 complaints
BMW 528I
830 complaints
BMW 330I
813 complaints

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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology