2011 BMW X5 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,938miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 BMW X5, 1% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,938 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.
“'takata recall' when the heat or AC is on air from vent start to burn my eyes. Whenever I'm in my vehicle I leave out feeling sleepy. Cabin filter has been changed as well as others problem continues. Also the leather on the dash board is pulling away from the vent. Plastic wood trim cracks over time leaving the vehicle looking cheaply built”
NHTSA complaint #11144616, filed 2018-11, 88,308 miles“Bmw X5 35i 2011 awd , I was on major deegan highway exiting at 230 st when the my Bmw X5 35i 2011 awd sudden stopped and my heart when too my feet . The panel read engine malfunction I was in a daze not knowing what happen to the Bmw X5 35i 2011 awd and why did it stop all of sudden !!! I started again at a very slow pace less than 10 MPH and trying to get out of the way of traffic on the exit on 230 street , I made it too the veterans affairs hospital at 8:30 or 9:00 am in the morning . …”
NHTSA complaint #10680093, filed 2015-01, 69,569 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 29% |
| 2024 | 56 | 39% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 3% |
| 2016 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5
110 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsFuel system
43 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 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.
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