2015 BMW X5 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 28%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 79,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the engine of the 2015 BMW X5, 28% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle has a faulty injector, shortly after got another recommendation to fix the exhaust gas nox sensor, this all happened within the recall I received for engine, engine cooling : exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve ( EGR valve ) did this trigger new problems for my car? It seems like the whole system is failing for a car that is only 4yrs old.”
NHTSA complaint #11289314, filed 2019-12, 78,830 miles“Rod bearing failure causing engine to be damaged. The car has 79k miles, fully maintained at a BMW dealership. My wife and toddler were driving on the highway when the car shut off with no warning. We towed the car to the same BMW dealer where we’ve had the car serviced since 34,673 miles.. The dealer documented metal flakes in the oil filter. The dealer confirmed a rod bearing spun causing a catastrophic failure to the engine requiring replacement. Initial quote exceeding price of car at $74k. BMW Corporate contacted me and offered a discount on a new engjne. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510237, filed 2023-03, 79,000 miles“I randomly began smelling fumes in vehicle when stopped at traffic lights. Questioned my da at classic Bmw of plano. He said not air or fuel filter, all is okay. A couple months later the car engine stopped at red light in the city of rowlett. I was able to get it started & into a lot, would not crank, had it towed, diagnosed as fuel injectors. My husband advised there was a recall, I questioned Bmw USA, said only 2011-2014. I requested escalation to confirm no issues with 2015, was told nothing they could due unless reported by 'master' technician. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308268, filed 2020-02, 86,246 miles“I parked my 2015 Bmw X5 at work at 8:30 am. When I got into the car at 5:00 pm all the lights were red and yellow on the dashboard. I tried to see if the vehicle can be driven and I almost got into an accident jeopardizing my life. Luckily, nobody else was driving in the parking lot at the same time as I did not have power in the steering wheel and I was not able to turn off the engine. Next day, my car was towed to the dealership where they told me that I have rodent issues and the rodents chewed the wiring inside the harness. …”
NHTSA complaint #10919875, filed 2016-10, 10,000 miles“2010-2013 n63 v8 engines had numerous issues with valve seals, ccv hoses, oil leaks and premature engine failure leading to lawsuits and recalls. Bmw says they improved the problem with 2013+ n63tu engines, but at 50,000 miles , mine also had failing ccv hoses and oil pan leaks, and potential expensive valve guide seal failure”
NHTSA complaint #11098956, filed 2018-05, 55,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11037504Sep 22, 2026The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or…
- 11028000Jan 21, 2026N63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
- 11021811Aug 8, 2025The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or…
- 10175268Apr 1, 2020Diesel Engine Intake Manifold Damaged: If Recall Campaign 18V-755: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler Inspection (and repair) (SI B11 17 18) applies and shows open on an…
- 10172479Feb 1, 2020LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSIONTO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES: This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated July 2019. Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and…
- 10172478Feb 1, 2020LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/150000 MILES: Engine starts poorly (hard starting) rough idle and misfires. The Service Engine Soon (MIL) lamp is on with the following…
- 10163991Jul 1, 2019N63T ENGINE FUEL INJECTORS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 10 YEARS/120000 MILES This Service Information Bulletin replaces SI B01 05 18 dated January 2018. Engine starts poorly…
- 10163029Jun 1, 2019N55 ENGINE: FC 28A0 OR 101F01 THROTTLE VALVE OPENING ANGLE. The engine malfunction warning is illuminated and one of the following fault codes are stored in the DME shortly after…
- 10163027Jun 1, 2019ENGINE VIBRATIONS OR NOISE This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B11 01 19 dated February 2019.
- 10160348Apr 1, 2019VEHICLE DOES NOT START BATTERY TOTALLY DISCHARGED This Service Information bulletin replaces SI B61 04 19 dated March 2019.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 11% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 13 | 9% |
| 2023 | 5 | 15% |
| 2022 | 13 | 18% |
| 2021 | 25 | 23% |
| 2020 | 33 | 29% |
| 2019 | 52 | 27% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 12 | 16% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 42 | 28% |
| 2014 | 16 | 16% |
| 2013 | 45 | 30% |
| 2012 | 92 | 34% |
| 2011 | 110 | 42% |
| 2010 | 40 | 32% |
| 2009 | 30 | 22% |
| 2008 | 66 | 31% |
| 2007 | 9 | 13% |
| 2006 | 7 | 4% |
| 2005 | 12 | 15% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 11 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW X5
50 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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