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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2010 BMW X5 Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 124 total for the year
Median mileage
31,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2010 BMW X5, 2% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,050 miles.

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.

“Continual problem - car hesitates when accelerating from a stop or low speed. There is a pause between stepping on the accelerator and response from the engine. Complained numerous times over the years to several dealers - some acknowledged the problem but stated that it was normal for that engine. They seemed to have fixed the problem in later models but did not even try in the earlier ones. It can be a serious safety issue when acceleration is needed.”

NHTSA complaint #10659078, filed 2014-11, 100 miles

“After changing the battery, the vehicle has no operating dash lights, gauge indications, turn signals, or bright lights. Additionally, the windshield wiper continuously swipes, but has no ability to spray washer fluid or change the speed of the swipe. These conditions render it difficult to drive and see through the windshield, especially at night, and prevents the operator from monitoring the vehicle, identifying ones speed, or signaling a turn. Moreover, the continuous windshield wiper action impairs one's ability to see and is also distracting; making it dangerous to drive the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #10691693, filed 2015-03, 62,000 miles

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Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026414%
202558%
202453%
2022710%
202144%
202022%
201942%
201811%
201711%
201634%
201511%
201444%
201311%
201210%
201173%
201022%
200911%
200884%
200734%
200632%
200511%
200423%
200355%
200222%
200132%
200013%

Other parts of the 2010 BMW X5

Engine
40 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Fuel system
29 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 BMW X5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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