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2011 BMW X5 SAV Seats Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
4%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
78,240miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2011 BMW X5 SAV, 4% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,240 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.

“Warning message appeared: restraint system malfunction! Fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt-force limiter. Also driver's electric seat control not working.”

NHTSA complaint #10960363, filed 2017-03, 78,240 miles

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201114%
201015%
2008315%
200723%
2006622%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5 SAV

Engine
10 complaints
Fuel system
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 BMW X5 SAV

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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