2001 BMW X5 engine and engine cooling problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 BMW X5 — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the engine was running when he noticed that the auxiliary fan was not functioning. The contact changed the fuse for the fan and the fuse caught on fire. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where…”
filed Mar 9, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting to turn, the vehicle would stall. All of the lights on the instrument panel would begin to illuminate and it would take a few minutes before the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was repaired many times…”
filed Aug 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING…Campaign 02V138000 · May 16, 2002
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 01V206000 · Jun 21, 2001
Related service bulletins
Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166).
B170222 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2022
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 X5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 X5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2020 X5 | 14 | 14% |
| 2019 X5 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 X5 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 X5 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 X5 | 7 | 10% |
| 2015 X5 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 X5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 X5 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 X5 | 12 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.