2010 BMW X5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2010 BMW X5, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Passenger door got locked - unable to open. Deler had to take door out to fix. This major safety issue with very expensive repair from Bmw dealer. Got engine light for diesel fuel tank sensor. Bmw told me to take two month to get part from germany. Waiting for part and high repair bill. Again got engine light for other reason. I am com earn about safest of my 2010 Bmw X5 diesel model and like help from NHTSA. Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10778545, filed 2015-09, 66,000 miles“My wife was driving 40 MPH hit an on coming vehicle in the front air bags did not deploy. Entire front of truck is destroyed vehicle can not be driven.”
NHTSA complaint #10722426, filed 2015-05, 60,000 miles“Sunroof drains - front and back overflow and drone down the pillars into the front and rear electronic boxes. A KNOW PROBLEM for this BMW. I want BMW to repair and fix this problem. Water damaged control boxes are thousands of dollars. This problem should be a recall! BMW was sued in 2018 and settled the case. I am unable to file a claim for this now. I recently moved from Southern CA to New Orleans LA. There is a lot mor torrential rain here. Never had a problem in Southern CA.”
NHTSA complaint #11495482, filed 2022-11Related service bulletins
- 10244239Oct 18, 2023This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
- 10162425Jul 10, 2019Creaking Noises from the B-Pillar Trim. The lower half of the B-pillar trim can make a creaking noise when driving. CAUSE: The two upper openings for the securing tabs on the…
- 10162403Jul 10, 2019Rear Bumper Trim Warped / Distorted. The center of the rear bumper trim is warped upward and may interfere with opening of the tailgate. No outside damage or customer influence…
- 10163022Jun 1, 2019Class action settlement: x5 (e70) with comfort access.
- 10159112Mar 1, 2019Preliminary class action settlement: x5 (e70) vehicles with comfort access (option code sa0322) class vehicles.
- 10143566May 1, 2018DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED WITH COMFORT ACCESS: One or more doors are unable to be opened from the outside of the vehicle using the Comfort Access System.
- 10150173Nov 1, 2013"Outside Door Mirror Moves when Locking or Unlocking the Vehicle. The door mirror tilts immediately after unlocking or locking. The mirror position does not correspond to the…
- 10152351Sep 1, 2013Window Guide Is Pushed up and Distorted. The customer may notice the front window seal looks deformed or distorted in the uppermost area of the window. CAUSE Front window guide…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 4 | 12% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 5 | 7% |
| 2016 | 4 | 5% |
| 2015 | 6 | 4% |
| 2014 | 15 | 15% |
| 2013 | 5 | 3% |
| 2012 | 7 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 6% |
| 2004 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 9% |
| 2001 | 10 | 6% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 BMW X5
40 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 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