2011 BMW X5 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
5
complaints reporting a crash
15
complaints reporting fire
14
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2011 BMW X5 vehicles were involved in 13 fatal crashes with 4 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskAluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing… · Oct 20, 2023
- Fire riskThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after… · Jan 15, 2020
- Fire riskThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after… · Jan 15, 2020
- Fire riskThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of… · Jan 14, 2019
- Crash riskEngine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break · May 23, 2018
- Fire riskElectric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat · Apr 18, 2018
- Fire riskVirgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5… · Jan 9, 2018
- Fire riskHeater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit · Oct 30, 2017