2011 BMW X5 power train problems
58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 BMW X5 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Transfer case actuators plastic gear(s) might be worn out due to bad quality of the material used. On some of the BMW X5 models there was a problem with the differentials and a recall was issued to fix those. But some how some cars with particular VINs went missing in that. Codes thrown by my…”
filed Nov 17, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear…Campaign 17V138000 · Mar 2, 2017
- Affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and…Campaign 16V311000 · May 17, 2016
Power Train problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 X5 | 4 | 18% |
| 2025 X5 | 7 | 11% |
| 2024 X5 | 16 | 11% |
| 2023 X5 | 7 | 23% |
| 2022 X5 | 23 | 34% |
| 2021 X5 | 26 | 25% |
| 2020 X5 | 17 | 15% |
| 2019 X5 | 18 | 10% |
| 2018 X5 | 10 | 14% |
| 2017 X5 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 X5 | 13 | 18% |
| 2015 X5 | 14 | 9% |
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.