BMW X5 SAV problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the BMW X5 SAV (2007–2013).

Complaints
1
Recalls
6
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

20072008120092010201120122013
NHTSA complaints per BMW X5 SAV model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every BMW X5 SAV model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2013 X5 SAV00001—
2012 X5 SAV00004—
2011 X5 SAV00003—
2010 X5 SAV00005—
2009 X5 SAV10004Engine
2008 X5 SAV00003—
2007 X5 SAV00003—

Most common BMW X5 SAV problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    1 complaints

BMW X5 SAV recalls

  • Recall 22V119000Mar 2, 2022917,106 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

  • Recall 16V071000Feb 5, 2016840,000 vehiclesModel years 2007–2013

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V176000Apr 10, 2014156,137 vehiclesModel years 2010–2012

    Risk: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 13V045000Feb 7, 201330,265 vehiclesModel years 2007–2010

    Risk: The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 12V550000Nov 27, 201229,800 vehiclesModel years 2009–2012

    Risk: If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V161000Apr 10, 20122,846 vehiclesModel years 2012

    Risk: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology