2009 BMW X5 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 36 complaints for the 2009 BMW X5, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- 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 | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 BMW x5. While driving, the contact smelled something burning from the air conditioning vents and smoke began to fill the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The failure occurred numerous times, which resulted in a crash. A police report was filed. There were no injuries. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 BMW x5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the overheat engine warning light illuminated continuously. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence. The contact was an independent mechanic and diagnosed that the electrical water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 ( engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2009 BMW X5
- Air bags 45 complaints
- Fuel system 43 complaints
- Electrical system 16 complaints