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2010 BMW X5 SAV Engine Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
42%of 19 total for the year
Median mileage
66,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the engine of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV, 42% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 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 had this problem with my 2010 Bmw x5 35d breakdown. It said the charging malfunction on the screen. Power steering was lost. Wheel steer was hard to maneuver. Hard to move. I almost got in an accident. The battery died. Everything just not function bc of lost in power steering. When I towed my car to Bmw manhattan, the service advisor told me there was no recall for my Bmw x5 35 d. She told me the dealer would charge me about $900 to replace pulley belt bolt and battery and etc . I told her it's one of recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10702323, filed 2015-03, 48,009 miles

“Repairing the twin-turbo in my car again in less than a year. Last year the hoses were all replaced this year the dealer says one of the two turbo units in the vehicle needs to be replaced (smaller one). The car is doing the same thing it did last year losing power and making it dangerous to drive in traffic. If I am at a light, it takes about half a block for it to accelerate to normal speed. I ended up having the care towed to the Bmw dealer because it was not safe to drive in traffic. After doing some research, the turbo has been an ongoing problem in the x5d. …”

NHTSA complaint #11054582, filed 2017-12, 84,000 miles

“I was driving the car and I received an overheating signal on the dash. I turn car off and let it cool off but ut did not wokrd. I kept having the same overheating issued. I noticed there is a recall but Bmw x5 2010 to 2011 for the same issued of the water pump. I took it to the dealership and the do not want to fix it stating my car is not part of the recall. I argued that is the same make, model and year of the recall. I was told there was nothing hey can do. I called Bmw of america and stated the same problem but no help. …”

NHTSA complaint #10628176, filed 2014-08, 48,000 miles

“Lost power steering as car was driving approx 50 MPH on garden state parkway at top of bridge over the raritan river. Battery warning came on dash, car lost power and then stopped. No collision or injury. Car was towed and repaired by c&t towing and auto repair, rahway nj. Damage observed was partially melted idler pulley and shredded drive belt. Repair included replacement of drive belt, a.c. Stretch belt, idler pulley, drive belt tensioner and serpentine tensioner.”

NHTSA complaint #11104935, filed 2018-07, 122,440 miles

“Bmw x5 diesel. My car has been in the shop for a week. Bmw will not replace a part that was part of a voluntary recall. This is the second time. Scr metering valve - service action: replace the selective catalyst reduction (scr) metering unit. Si b18 04 12 exhaust systems”

NHTSA complaint #10780096, filed 2015-10, 79,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013431%
2012629%
20111042%
2010842%
2009316%
2008420%
2007610%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV

Fuel system
6 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Seats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW X5 SAV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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