2013 BMW X5 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 2013 BMW X5, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 67,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
After driving for an hour I noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the car, I opened the hood to and noticed the smoke coming from under the plastic cover which covers the turbo and catalytic converter In That area. After removing the cover I saw a bright flame coming from under the hood.
Vehicle was in motion on county road when overheat warning came on advising to slow down. Within 10 seconds vehicle overheated warning came on and car shut down forcing vehicle off the road. No apparent other warning, no symptons such as steam from blown hose or hole in radiator. Vehicle 4 years old w/69k miles; water pump & thermostat went bad. $1500 repair. Apparently BMW knowingly manufactured x5 with inferior water pump w/50k warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW X5
- Engine 51 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints