2013 BMW X5 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 51 complaints for the 2013 BMW X5, 24% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 51 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 29 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 29 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle parked and turned off at my home. Many hours later vehicle was discovered by a one of my children on fire . Resulting fire destroyed the auto and ignited a major fire to my residence.
This past winter I took my BMW in twice (mar 28, 2014 and apr 22, 2014) because a clicking noise I hear when driving and it was assumed that the noise was related to low temp outside. On may 23, 2014 I notice the clicking noise again. I currently have 2548 miles on my car. The anchorage BMW could not figure out what was causing the noise. They were unable to reproduce the noise.
Other problems reported for the 2013 BMW X5
- Air bags 50 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 36 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints