2015 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 13%of 152 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2015 BMW X5, 13% of the 152 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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“I was driving on an interstate and there was a loud explosion. Immediately realized that the sunroof glass had exploded. Fortunately sunroof shield was closed so that glass did not enter inside of the car which could have harmed my family.”
NHTSA complaint #11405832, filed 2021-03, 60,000 miles“I was driving on a highway when I smelled smoke and within seconds the back of my car was engulfed in black smoke. I was able to get in the breakdown lane and open the trunk where I saw a fire in the trunk. I shut the trunk and ran and the car blew up two times. 4 months previous to this the local Bmw dealership changed my battery which is in the back and the fire department stated it was probably something electrical with the battery (in the trunk) that started the fire. …”
NHTSA complaint #11328204, filed 2020-06, 55,000 miles“Purchased as a new car (Bmw X5) and 6-months later the underbody splash shield fell off. When I went for oil service the dealer stated that it had to be replaced ($392). The car is used for very light use so I believe this is a manufacturer issue. In this case there was no accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10839485, filed 2016-03, 5,000 miles“The vehicle started to collect water without my knowledge in the car. It was only until a unnoticeable noise came from the rear of the car. I inspected it and the rear area was soaked with water. So Bmw thinks it is a good idea to store alot of electronic equipment in the rear were the water was. They first claimed that it was possibly clogged drains and that if they were clogged, that nothing would be covered under warranty because it was an outside force . After the inspection, they tell me that a leak was discovered and that it was fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11290061, filed 2019-12, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 24% |
| 2022 | 17 | 24% |
| 2021 | 18 | 16% |
| 2020 | 16 | 14% |
| 2019 | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 12% |
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2015 BMW X5
50 complaintsEngine
42 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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