2014 BMW X5 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2014 BMW X5 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased my vehicle around Labor Day of 2020. I still own and operate the vehicle. Since I have owned my vehicle, I have repeatedly been told my turbos are leaking oil, etc. I have even had several oil leaks repaired on my car. Fast forward six years, and I am buying 5 quarts of oil every two…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“The vehicle has been part of recall #[XXX] related to engine EGR cooler leakage. The EGR cooler is part of emission's control. On this vehicle the egr can leak which causes coolant to get into intake manifold and potentially cause risk of fire. BMW denied to cover the repair on my vehicle reason I…”
filed Apr 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 X5 | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 X5 | 7 | 23% |
| 2022 X5 | 16 | 27% |
| 2021 X5 | 24 | 24% |
| 2020 X5 | 16 | 16% |
| 2019 X5 | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 X5 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 X5 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 X5 | 12 | 17% |
| 2015 X5 | 13 | 9% |
| 2013 X5 | 36 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.