2001 BMW X5 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2001 BMW X5, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 106,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 106,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 BMW x5. While driving 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the passenger side front tire. The passenger compartment filled with smoke. She drove to a gas station and observed all of the warning indicators beginning to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was shut off and towed to a local repair shop. A few days later, the mechanic stated that the thermostat control melted, which caused the copper housing unit to melt and rest over the fuel system of the engine.
Parked x5 at a ace hardware store, a person came running in saying a car was on fire! It was my x5 in glen ellen il total loss allstate insurance claim #0158238170kr.
Other problems reported for the 2001 BMW X5
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Latches & locks 18 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints