2011 BMW X5 fuel/propulsion system problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2011 BMW X5 — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving vehicle home from work and during the drive the engine without warning died while driving and vehicle put in neutral. Vehicle stopped in the middle of parkway on right lane, tried to restart vehicle multiple times and unsuccessful. Pulled codes and found that fuel pressure codes present…”
filed Aug 6, 2024
“I own a 2011 BMW x5. The NHTSA shows 15 recalls for my vehicle type; however, NHTSA must be relying upon BMW for the VIN numbers as: 1.) my vehicle doesn't show up for recalls; 2.) I have never been contacted by BMW for many of those recalls - in fact, I have not received a letter from BMW in many…”
filed Jan 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2024 X5 | 4 | 3% |
| 2023 X5 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2021 X5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 X5 | 5 | 3% |
| 2018 X5 | 10 | 15% |
| 2017 X5 | 15 | 21% |
| 2016 X5 | 6 | 9% |
| 2015 X5 | 30 | 20% |
| 2014 X5 | 20 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.