2000 BMW X5 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 24%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2000 BMW X5, 24% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“On june 3, 2009 I took my X5 Bmw to checkered flag Bmw 5225 virginia beach blvd virginia beach, virginia 23454 to have an inconsistent hesitation checked. There was no check engine or transmission light on. The vehicle was left with the dealer for 3 days, the service manager called on june 6, 2009 , told my husband and I that the transmission was completely burned up. I told the service manager that the X5 has a seal transmission. According to my service manual a warning light should had came on putting the vehicle in transmission safe mode informing me to take it to the dealer for service. …”
NHTSA complaint #10276405, filed 2009-07, 33,000 miles“The way the front drive shaft was designed caused premature wear . The vehicle did not move when in gear and a whining noise was heard in the transmission area. . The consumer believed there was a serious design flaw with the driveshaft. The driveshaft had a coupling on one end and a spline on the other end, the consumer was informed by several engineers that it required two flexible couplings two universal joints or a combination of the two to handle the misalignment that the sahft would encounter.”
NHTSA complaint #10031745, filed 2003-09, 59,000 miles“- while driving the 2000 Bmw X5 at 40 MPH the transmission disengaged, causing the rpms to rise rather than dropping back into gear. The disengaging and dropping back into gear happened about 4-8 times within 10-15 minutes. The contact took vehicle to a european vehicle repair facility, and they stated that the transmission was completely burned. The contact stated that there is no way to check or change the transmission fluid other then removing the transmission from the vehicle. The contact has done some research online ,and that this transmission problem seems to occur around 80,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10180819, filed 2007-01, 82,000 miles“While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Driver was unable to shift into reverse. Vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10111265, filed 2005-02“On four occasions the vehicle has either leaped forward or stalled, on all four occasions the vehicle stopped, the dealer has been unable to identify and correct the problem, the consumer believes the torque converter is locking up and causing the failure. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #560623, filed 2001-04Related recalls
- 01V196000Jun 14, 2001Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. Over an extended period of time, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the…Covers: BMW X5 2000–2001
Related service bulletins
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10031624Sep 1, 2009Bmw: replacement of front outer cv joint. Complaints of clicking or grinding noises coming from the front axle area when making a turn. The front outer constant velocity joint…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 14% |
| 2025 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 | 16 | 11% |
| 2023 | 9 | 26% |
| 2022 | 25 | 35% |
| 2021 | 31 | 28% |
| 2020 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 | 20 | 10% |
| 2018 | 10 | 14% |
| 2017 | 10 | 13% |
| 2016 | 13 | 18% |
| 2015 | 14 | 9% |
| 2014 | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 | 36 | 24% |
| 2012 | 53 | 20% |
| 2011 | 58 | 22% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 16 | 7% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 11% |
| 2004 | 11 | 17% |
| 2003 | 16 | 16% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 9% |
| 2000 | 7 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW X5
7 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW X5
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.
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