2011 BMW X5 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 263 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2011 BMW X5, 2% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,250 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.
“I was recently in an accident. I rear ended someone and the air bag did not deploy until after the accident occurred. I have chest and rib pain. Even deployed the air bag was not fully inflated.”
NHTSA complaint #10659213, filed 2014-11, 52,500 miles“The driver side door lock cannot be unlocked manually while driver is inside the parked car. This occurs frequently, but not 100% of the time. The Bmw locks unlock manually by pulling on the door handle once and then pulling a second time to open the door. When this defect occurs, I cannot open the door. The only way to unlock is to use the power door lock switch. This is a safety concern because I cannot unlock and open the driver door if there is an electrical failure. The passenger side door had the same failure 18 months ago and I replaced the lock actuator personally. …”
NHTSA complaint #10910802, filed 2016-09, 75,000 milesRelated 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.
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 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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