2011 BMW X5 Problems and Repair Histories
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2011 BMW X5s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2011 BMW X5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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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 | |
| 2011 | BMW X5 | 45 X5s, 10.0 months of data per X5, average 24400 miles43 |
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2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 22000 | 0 | adaptive headlights failed |
| Mar | 2012 | 34000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 5000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | Broken U Joint that comes out of the front of the transfer box Steering rack puking fluid, had to be completely removed and replaced. Would have cost around $5K if no warranty! |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 9000 | 50 | Sand abrasion on rocker panels; sanded and repainted |
| Feb | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | The battery was faulty and produced fluctuating voltage. This caused several sensors to malfunction rendering the car inoperative. |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 15000 | 0 | The X5 has a harness that powers my blackberry. This harness didn't work properly and after handling the routine maintenance, an order was put in for an new harness. I'm supposed to come back when the part comes in. |
| Apr | 2012 | 17700 | 0 | Part arrived from back in December and it was installed. Dropped it off on a Friday and picked up on a Saturday. |
| Apr | 2013 | 31000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 28500 | 0 | Video image from the back up camera is distorted at the bottom of the screen. The dealer wants to reload software as a first step in attempting to fix the problem but reload requires a full day in the garage. |
| Sep | 2012 | 29000 | 0 | Back up camera image was distorted and required software reload. |
| Mar | 2013 | 35000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 31700 | 0 | Nav rear camera |
| Dec | 2012 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 10000 | 0 | Burning a bit of oil. Topped off, told to watch for anything further. Suspect some blow-by as direct injected |
| Mar | 2013 | 33000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 6000 | 0 | Plastic covers for back seat hinges came off, dealer replaced plastic cover. Old cover had deformed clips so it couldn't hold on tight. |
| Apr | 2012 | 14300 | 0 | left Shock came off from rear gate and caused damage to the frame and paint while trying to close several times, with remote button (wife). Dealer said they will replace shock and fix /repaint the dent to avoid rust. |
| Mar | 2013 | 28000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 30000 | 0 | rear brakes, on board computer software updated |
| Mar | 2013 | 37000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 12300 | 0 | engine light went on, recall, software upgrade |
| Dec | 2012 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 6200 | 0 | Air Charge sensor replaced |
| Apr | 2012 | 19220 | 0 | Dealer replaced EGR Valve and reprogrammed ECM |
| Mar | 2013 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 20000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 20000 | 0 | Fuel Filler Vent System |
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 24000 | 0 | Brake pedal sensor needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 24000 | 0 | Brake pedal sensor still needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. |
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 2000 | 0 | Pin in electrical plug was loose and causing many warning lights. |
| Jan | 2012 | 13300 | 0 | Emission related |
| Feb | 2012 | 13700 | 0 | Spot weld defect. Car made a small tick noise when turning or going over some bumps. They did the repair and for the most part the tick frequency definitely went down. Most people would not even hear it. Diesel related problem, a bad EGR valve. It just took them a few tries as there is more than one but the codes do not differentiate. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 22320 | 0 | Adaptive headlight failure. The attempted repair did not fix the issue, which continues intermittently. |
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 15000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 18700 | 0 | Charge Air Temp Sensor replaced. Also exhaust smell in vehicle. |
| Jul | 2012 | 21300 | 0 | Oil Change. Exhaust smell in vehicle. |
| Nov | 2012 | 26700 | 0 | Exhaust smell in vehicle. Area surrounding turbo has turned black from soot. BMW says this in "normal". Vehicle inspection. |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 13300 | 0 | Rattle and squeak in rear hatch when driving. |
| Sep | 2012 | 38000 | 0 | Check Engine Light --> SCR Delivery Module failed and replaced. Check Engine Light --> EGR module failed and replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 6000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 15000 | 0 | replaced CATs and EGR valves. Replaced hoses to intercooler. Two recalls were resovled. Car was leaking oil when brought in. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | Egr Cooler was cracked and replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 32000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Popping/creaking noise in left a/b pillar area when right front tire encountered raise in pavement. Happens occasionally. Techs reset all trim inside left door/window areas. No change. Reports on internet indicate it could be a cracked weld. Headliner, all left side door and window trim removed. Areas checked for broken welds. None found. Factory engineer applied "sound proofing sealer" around all areas to eliminate "oil can" distortion in unibody. |
| Mar | 2012 | 13000 | 0 | Error code stated that all-wheel drive and stability system not working. No problem found. Code reset. |
| Dec | 2012 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 11700 | 0 | Extreme cold operating temperatures (Below zero Fahrenheit for 10+ days) caused low EGR flow reading and orange CEL that does not self-clear. System checked, code cleared by dealer. On the plus side, diesel started easily in cold weather. |
| Mar | 2013 | 36000 | 0 | Upper radiator hose burst resulting in coolant loss. |
| BMW X5 in Vermont, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 20300 | 0 | Diesel - Check engine light; intake airflow sensor was replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 620 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 10900 | 0 | Engine light on. Mechanic found mouse nest under air cleaner cowling. Changed sensor. Inspected wiring for damage. Did scheduled maintenance. Problem resolved. |
| Dec | 2011 | 17980 | 0 | Problem still not resolved. BMW must develop a fix. This is an issue with all X5 diesels. They will call when they figure it out!! |
| Jan | 2012 | 21700 | 0 | EGR Valve. Something relating to an IB issue. Not a recall but a common issue. |
| May | 2012 | 33140 | 0 | Rear camera malfunction. Front sensor malfunction. EGR replacement. Regular scheduled maintenance. |
| Jul | 2012 | 35800 | 200 | Front brakes squeeling and saw break dust accumulating. Had shop clean and lube. Success. |
| Oct | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | Engine light on. Exhaust system sensor. |
| Nov | 2012 | 40300 | 0 | Engine light back on. Same problem with sensor in exhaust. Time to replace car. Done. |
| BMW X5 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 17000 | 0 | Service engine light was on-need to replace faulty sensor for emission control. Is scheduled to go in next week after ordering part. This will be third visit to identify and hopefully fix the problem. |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 1540 | 0 | metallic noise in right rear suspension when driving over certain speed bumps. Source of problem diagnosed and a temporary lubricant has eliminated noise. A 2nd follow-up visit will be required to insert a longer lasting talcum powder. 2nd trip back to shop for rear suspension metallic noises. Problem briefly cured with injection of talcum lubricant, but noises returned. Due serious unrelated back pain & the challenge of getting in and out of this high up beast, I sold it. |
| Jan | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 11300 | 0 | egr valve failed |
| Mar | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | egr valve failed |
| Apr | 2013 | 24000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 10000 | 0 | Rear brake light bulb was out. Repaired when the car was brought in for routine, scheduled maintenance. |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | ipod connection was not working |
| Mar | 2013 | 18000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 8060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 10540 | 0 | Black bumper trim on front bumper was misaligned. Dealer noted the clips holding the black bumper piece were not in and readjusted. |
| Jun | 2011 | 17980 | 0 | Window seal on drivers door became loose and was replaced by the dealer. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 16000 | 0 | Headlight washer covering was broken |
| Dec | 2011 | 20000 | 0 | Hedlight washer cover broke for second time. Fixed on 1st trip. |
| Mar | 2013 | 45000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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