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2011 BMW X5 Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
1%of 263 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2011 BMW X5, 1% of the 263 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.

“Vehicle shudders and hesitates when making a hard left of right turn from a full stop. (ie. Turning right on red or pulling out of a place of business onto an active highway.) I read about 30 other complaints about the same issue - all pointing a faulty transfer case . My vehicle 2011 bwm X5 35i has 76,000 miles. I do see a power train recall for the 2011 X5's but mine (for some unknown reason is not included and it is a 2011 (recall 17v138000) my mechanic said it was the transfer case and will cost $3,000 to repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11296776, filed 2020-01, 76,000 miles

“Our 2011 Bmw x5d (diesel) started having steering issues in jun of 2012. Multiple repair attempts have been unsuccessful. Later it was involved in a low speed crash, injuring the driver in dec 2012 due to a sudden loss of power steering. This was just months before issuing a recall for the identical problem although Bmw identified problems before the initial problem was noticed. The vehicle still to this day has a problem with the sudden loss of power steering, difficult low speed maneuvers and unusual tire wear. …”

NHTSA complaint #10543104, filed 2013-09, 15,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2011 Bmw X5. The contact stated that his tire constantly lost air pressure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the rim was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. . ..updated 03-12-14 the consumer stated the rim had a stress fracture/ updated 04/01/14”

NHTSA complaint #10558177, filed 2014-01, 60,000 miles

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Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202223%
201511%
201210%
201131%
200911%
200711%
200511%
200423%
200111%

Other parts of the 2011 BMW X5

Engine
110 complaints
Air bags
67 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
58 complaints
Fuel system
43 complaints
Other or unknown
20 complaints
Electrical system
19 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Engine cooling
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Seat 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology