2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 18 complaints for the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav, 31% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 31% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 0% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
This car has been taken in 3 times now for the same issues. Engine light came on and smell of exhaust in cabin. This smell started at around 30,000 miles, but at that time it was minor, and would go away quickly. Exhaust filter cleaned at cost of $400. Next day the engine light and exhaust smell still there. Diesel exhaust reservoir and heater replaced (this was a recall for some of the same cars, but not my VIN). Cost of this repair $1,300.
2016, march 03 - diesel exhaust fumes in cabin. Mag BMW dealer replaced faulty: intake temp sensor fault # 004bc6 and fuel presuply line: faults #004bda and 004bdc. Scr tank fault 0046f9 was not repaired by BMW.