2011 BMW X5 fuel system problems
43 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2011 BMW X5, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Vehicle caught on fire on 02/06/12 at 0300 while parked in garage. According to miami's fire department this was not deemed arson/vandalism, no evidence of forced entry or accelerate was noted. A recall for high pressure fuel pump has been issued for such model.
Takata recall.......no remedy yet, I have been waiting now close to 2 years. After speaking with 3 different dealers in my area, I'm told they have no idea when either recall will be fixed because the manufacturer has no parts.....gas smell in vehicle when driving , fuel pump recall, however, no timetable for fixing.
Other problems reported for the 2011 BMW X5
- Engine 119 complaints
- Air bags 70 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints