2009 BMW X5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 22%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2009 BMW X5, 22% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am smelling extremely dangerous for health exhaust fumes inside the car while driving. The more the cabin heat is applied, the more exhaust smell is noticeable. I found many forums online related to the same issue on 2009 and up diesel powered Bmw X5 xdrive35d. People are complaining about faulty EGR coolers, leaking turbos etc. This problem needs to be addressed and corrected. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11155281, filed 2018-11, 109,500 miles“I bought my 2009 Bmw X5 vehicle in june 2018, with approximately 61,630 miles and a limited warranty with 'power train coverage', which included 'engine, transmission, front wheel drive, and rear wheel drive'. In mid-october 2018, my vehicle began showing the 'low coolant level' light and 'low oil level' light. I called the flow Bmw dealership for service and took my vehicle in for service on 10/19/18. Flow Bmw diagnosed a leak in the radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #11143076, filed 2018-10, 67,400 miles“I own a 2009 Bmw X5 diesel. Bmw has recognized an issue with a sensor in the selective catalytic reduction (scr) active tank. The tank stores diesel fluid. Diesel fluid is added into diesel to reduce the amount of emissions that is released from the vehicle. Bmw extended the warranty for this part but it is unknown how they determine the amount of this extension. My vehicle is over the extended warranty by 4 months but under the mileage limit by 40,000 miles. This issue should be a recall call and not an extended warranty with limited time to repair the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287653, filed 2019-12, 85,000 miles“On 10/28/13, I was on a two lane county road, speed limit 45, travelling at 45mph, when the engine overheating light came up on the panel, advising me that the engine was overheating. Shortly thereafter, the warning light advised that the engine had overheated and to pull over asap. While trying to find a safe shoulder, the engine shut down, so there was no more power. I was able to get to the side of the road, gliding. While trying to call for assistance, the electrical system shut down, so that I was unable to operate the windows or any other functions. I had the car towed to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10550982, filed 2013-11, 52,743 miles“The original water pump has been replaced three (3) times in four (4) years. Each time the water pump failed coolant started leaking out of the pump and the low coolant indicator illuminated on the dash. The vehicle was in motion for each of the three (3) incidences. The original pump was replaced in 2015 and the third pump replaced in june, 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11219967, filed 2019-06, 84,405 milesRelated service bulletins
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 13 | 9% |
| 2023 | 5 | 15% |
| 2022 | 13 | 18% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 33 | 29% |
| 2019 | 52 | 27% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 12 | 16% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 42 | 28% |
| 2014 | 16 | 16% |
| 2013 | 45 | 30% |
| 2012 | 92 | 34% |
| 2011 | 110 | 42% |
| 2010 | 40 | 32% |
| 2009 | 30 | 22% |
| 2008 | 66 | 31% |
| 2007 | 9 | 13% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 15% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW X5
42 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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