2010 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2010 BMW X5, 10% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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.
“Car at 44k miles reported stalling while driving. Dealer diagnosed eccentric shaft sensor failure. I have contacted Bmw of north america and my car is presently in the dealerhip for a second recall over 3 months. This is not a maintence issue. I feel it is a product failure. I have requested relief from this massive expensive and have asked to be allowed to purchased an extended service warranty at a discounted price. No response as of yet.”
NHTSA complaint #11185008, filed 2019-03, 44,000 miles“My valve cover and crankcase are manufactured bad the crankcase it's cracked and licking, which it damage my valve covers, my car was driving good all of the sudden it doesn't drive smooth”
NHTSA complaint #11352751, filed 2020-09, 99,000 miles“Vehical went in for eccentric shaft sensor replacement - upon picking up car was advised by john steel at tulley Bmw to go to see nicole to pay for services agreed. I noticed there was a customer declined repair for a hood latch. This was never discussed with me prior by john steel - he mentioned it is corroded and will need to be repaired at some point in time. The technician played with it a bit and it seems ok sensor is now on the car after driving under 5 miles. Vehicle was moving felt a vibration”
NHTSA complaint #11186005, filed 2019-03, 55,000 miles“The check engine light comes on and I feels a decrease in the engine power. I could still drive, but not accelerate as fast. Error code reads p2457. Took to dealer who recommend to replace the EGR cooler, not covered by warranty. I also have been experiencing foul odor in the passenger compartment when I turn on the fan or heat for a while prior to the check engine light. I think the odor and the EGR cooler malfunction may be related. I have read about EGR cooler fire hazard in uk in later models of Bmw X5 35d diesel. But my car is before those affected models. …”
NHTSA complaint #11170653, filed 2019-01, 60,000 miles“I drove my Bmw X5 to work was there from 1045 am to around 730pm drove to the store about a mile away then drove to the gas station put gas in, then drive to a near by outside mall. Went in for about 15 mins came out my windows were completely fogged open the door and smoke came rolling out. Open all the doors to locate the fire open the back and flames came shooting out from under the back panel. I open it and tried to put out the fire with some near by clothes. A bystander ran into the store to get a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. The fire department was called. …”
NHTSA complaint #11286658, filed 2019-12, 143,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11012322Dec 19, 2024Screw Cap Return
- 11012321Dec 5, 2024Socket Housing Return
- 10058483Apr 1, 2015Bmw: procedural information on the installation of fuel system low pressure sensor and not correctly installed will lead to failure of low pressure sensor and metal supply line…
- 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 2010 BMW X5
40 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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