2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,313miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV, 2% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,313 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.
“1. Idler pulley bolt failed - while driving on the freeway, the pulley bolt failed. When this happened, I lost power to the steering wheel and the message charging malfunction appeared. I opened the hood and pulled out the broken belts. The car had to be towed to the garage and it cost me roughly $900 to fix + the towing fee. 2. Car had rattle sounds. I had to have the stabilizer bar/control arm/shock n strut assembly replaced at 75,141 miles.......”
NHTSA complaint #11114599, filed 2018-07, 75,313 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10138386Apr 1, 2018Cracking noises from the front axle area while turning the wheels, when stationary or parking
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV
18 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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