2010 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
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2010 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2010 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2010 BMW X5 problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2010 BMW X5 problems and repair histories that follow it.
BMW X5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2010 | BMW X5 | 11 X5s, 8.8 months of data per X5, average 31400 miles Small sample size. Join or 11 X5s, 8.8 months of data per X5, average 31400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | 0 | misaligned bumper cover |
| May | 2010 | 5000 | 0 | ambient light sensor replaced |
| Dec | 2010 | 11000 | 0 | Car went into reduced power mode. Diagnosed as faulty DDE module. |
| Mar | 2011 | 13000 | 0 | Driver's side rearview mirror cracked, most likely because of a flaw in the glass, replaced under warranty |
| Sep | 2012 | 27000 | 0 | Power hatch failure due to water leak |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 24000 | 0 | Rear hatchaikovsky popping. |
| Nov | 2011 | 31000 | 0 | Check engine light came on. Dealer reprogrammed car. CEL came on again on way home, along with engine warning and reduced power. Dealer replaced the charge air temp sensor. CEL has not returned in 30 days. |
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 35700 | 0 | Driver's door had rattles that could not be isolated. Dealer cleaned and lubed doors seals, which appears to have fixed the rattle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 37000 | 0 | Belt tensioner pulley broke off, causing accessory belt failure and loss of power steering, charging and fan cooling. |
| BMW X5 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 48000 | 0 | Idler arm bolt recall performed. Getting error message regarding key, traced to software, software update crashed computer, replace computer under warranty. |
| Apr | 2013 | 51000 | 0 | The Urea tank/sensors were broken. Even though I was 500 miles out of warranty, BMW picked up the cost of the repairs. |
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Passenger Restraint System, airbag failed. Warning light illuminated. |
| Jul | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Passenger restraint system failed again. Parts replaced. |
| Dec | 2010 | 8000 | 0 | Cruise Control stalk loose, makes clicking sound when toggling stalk. Entire switch unit replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Constant wind whistle on passenger side and rattling tailgate and/or moonroof. They could not replicate the rattles and said they did not have time to diagnose the wind noise, told to come back another time. |
| Dec | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | Persistent wind whistle from passenger outside mirror. Rattles from moonroof resulting from rain gutter coming into contact with moonroof glass. Buffer installed to eliminate noise. |
| May | 2012 | 20500 | 0 | SES engine illuminated, issue related to DEF system. Dealer needed to order parts. |
| Jan | 2013 | 27300 | 0 | Drivers electric seat makes loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. |
| Apr | 2013 | 30000 | 0 | Drivers electric seat made loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Backup camera flashing when ambient temperature is hot |
| Jan | 2012 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Side mirror cracked due to temperature changes. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 0 | Check engine light(check control) keeps coming on. Has something to do with emissions sensors. Dealer reset light and it came back on the same day. Will bring back in 1 week. | |
| Feb | 2010 | 6000 | 0 | Driver's side mirror developed a crack from the cold weather. BMW replaced under warranty. New mirror looks different than old, so obviously was a change in vendor or design due to common defect. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 3000 | 0 | Slight rattle from trunk latch. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 2000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 4000 | 0 | Vehicle entered reduced power safe mode, restarting engine would remedy immediate problem, dealer ordered and replaced DME. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | The two rear wheels (Standard BMW M Wheels for 2010) had cracks forming. They tried a repair,however the repair failed, so replacement was necessary. I replaced all 4 wheels to avoid any future issues. I paid for over half. |
| Jan | 2012 | 21000 | 0 | Battery Drain light came on. Ended up being OK |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 9000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 9000 | 0 | tailgate rattles, fixed by adjusting latch. |
| Mar | 2013 | 16000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2010 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 58000 | 900 | evaporator coil |
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