2009 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,212miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2009 BMW X5, 7% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,212 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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 have 2009 Bmw X5 xdrive 48i , 148700 mile on it . I am facing a big un safety problems with the malfunction in drive in transmission and awd and dsc have malfunctioned. This problems on Bmw X5 2009 it's from the car and this model exactly and this problem happened with me lat week and the car it start of when I drive it sometimes by it self and didn't know what to do I cannot handle it and I need recall for this to fix it at the dealer near me please”
NHTSA complaint #11254331, filed 2019-09, 148,600 miles“I stopped at a drive thru window and the vehicle shut off without warning. I couldn't get it started and the police tried to put in neutral to move it out of the way. No lights or anything indicated that something was wrong. I have only had the vehicle for 4 days.the airbag restraint light is on and waiting for the sensor. Not sure if this is a recall. It was towed to a shop and then it started when getting it off the tow truck. I don't trust driving it now because it can go out while I'm on the freeway or highway and cause a major accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124148, filed 2018-09, 85,630 miles“My truck Bmw parking for more than 6 hours, fire without a known cause, remaining with total loss, I communicated via email with the Bmw, after reviewing the internet and find the research done by you, and receiving the possible diagnostic of what happened an overheating in the pcb valve that rusted and caused the truck to fire , and knowing the bells that are reaping to pick up the vehicles in the united states and canada, but that they know should be extended to other countries, I put in I know the facts, receiving from them, exactly the Bmw group mexico, the answer that they had no…”
NHTSA complaint #11080008, filed 2018-03, 50,000 miles“I took my vehicle in to Bmw service department because I was having problems with my vehicle dry starting (didn't want to start as if it was out of gas). Service guy informed me after he ran a diagnostic check that it was my battery. I was flabbergasted, because that didn't sound of a dead battery. I paid 460 (new battery and diagnostic check) and he assured he ran it again with the new battery and no codes was shown again. Before I even got into my vehicle the transport guy notice a light on. Service guy checked it out and finds out rear light needs to be replaced, wait a few. …”
NHTSA complaint #10766528, filed 2015-09, 76,795 miles“When let go of brake after stopping at red light, very often that this vehicle makes a suddent jump. This happens so often that cause a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10504514, filed 2013-03, 70,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10056099Jun 1, 2014Bmw: when using iphone, various connectivity failures occur, such as disconnection of call, list of contacts incomplete, due to the variants and software used. Model 2008-2014.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 24% |
| 2022 | 17 | 24% |
| 2021 | 18 | 16% |
| 2020 | 16 | 14% |
| 2019 | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 12% |
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2009 BMW X5
42 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 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 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