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.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 44 | 89,500 | 2 | 19 | Not 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.
- Engine18 33%
- Air bags10 19%
- Fuel system9 17%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 9.3%
- Other or unknown5 9.3%
- Steering3 5.6%
- Wheels2 3.7%
- Body and structure2 3.7%
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 milesOther BMW models
3,165 complaintsBMW 328I
2,576 complaintsBMW X3
2,016 complaintsBMW 325I
1,377 complaintsBMW Z4
1,271 complaintsBMW 3 Series
832 complaintsBMW 528I
830 complaintsBMW 330I
813 complaints
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