2016 BMW X5 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2016 BMW X5, 1% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driving stabilization warning message would appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that upon start off his vehicle, the power steering assist failed to operate as the power steering warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11471405, filed 2022-06, 57,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10174023Apr 1, 2020CHECK CONTROL MESSAGES FOR BRAKE SUSPENSION AND AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION: Multiple check control messages (CCM) can display for brake suspension and air bag system malfunction.
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 2016 BMW X5
23 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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