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2009 BMW X5 SAV Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
11%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
108,007miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 BMW X5 SAV, 11% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,007 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.

“October 16, 2014 I started up my 2009 Bmw x5 4.8i sav and the left brake lamp malfunction alert came on, as well as, the check engine light. I had a friend check to confirm the brake lights could still be seen before driving off. I was able to take the sav to the Bmw dealer on october 22, 2014. The dealer states both rear tail light lenses assemblies require replacement. The brake light bulbs contacts burned, melting lenses causing intermittently brake lights inoperable. I stated this sounds like a recall but instead they offer to service body repairs on the tail lights for a cost of $600+. …”

NHTSA complaint #10660185, filed 2014-11, 81,014 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009211%
200815%
200723%
200627%

Other parts of the 2009 BMW X5 SAV

Fuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW X5 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology