2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 20%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 146,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV, 20% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 146,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2011 Bmw x5 335d with a little over 73k miles. Just recently my check engine light came on and after a trip to the shop the techs said it was due to a faulty def (diesel exhaust fluid) sensor. Unfortunately this part is ~$930 and is on a national back order. I asked if the part is a manufacture recall, but it's not. I'm mind boggled because I had the EGR replaced twice under manufacture recall free of charge, but this def sensor isn't. How can this be?.?.? …”
NHTSA complaint #10736179, filed 2015-07, 73,000 miles“Recently purchased 2011 Bmw x5d. Vehicle had 147, 068 miles. After driving at highway speed for less than 100 miles from the purchase point, cel came on. The seller was notified only to tell me that a sensor reading needed to be checked and the vehicle was fine to continue to drive. A week later a certified Bmw mechanic informed me that the diagnostic reading indicated nox fault 4bfo. Reducing agent active tank sensor signal 4bac. Throttle valve actuator 4687. As well as 3 other faults relating to these. …”
NHTSA complaint #10995519, filed 2017-06, 147,068 miles“2016, march 03 - diesel exhaust fumes in cabin. Mag Bmw dealer replaced faulty: intake temp sensor fault # 004bc6 and fuel presuply line: faults #004bda and 004bdc. Scr tank fault 0046f9 was not repaired by Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #11162416, filed 2018-12, 123,826 miles“Dtc p20ee: fault for fuel filter heater (replace heater). Similar recall to 2009 diesel x5 faulty fuel filter heater, which could remain on after engine was shut off leading to a potential fire.”
NHTSA complaint #11123965, filed 2018-09, 116,000 miles“Leaking EGR cooler. Dealer stated that if issue is not repaired a potential fire hazard exists. A recall was issued for VIN specific vehicles but others with the same issue are not covered by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11171426, filed 2019-01Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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