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BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 1643 repairs.
BMW X5 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 112 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2020 BMW X5 4dr SUV
| 10540 mi | Rear differential unit replaced due to excessive noise. |
2017 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 31620 mi C $1600 |
Tech found rear axle seals leaking while up on hoist. Both left & right real axle seals replaced. |
| 38440 mi | Vehicle hesitating under hard acceleration. Dealer replaced rear diff oil (not a routine maintenance item) on advice of BMW tech support. |
2015 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 135000 mi | Transmission replaced because of a leak |
| 38000 mi | Cylinder misfire due to faulty software, no parts were replaced. |
2015 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 255hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Car would not go into park. Recommended to change transmission control unit. After 3 days in the shop, BMW technicians accessed car remotely and decided this did not need to be replaced. No issues since visit |
| 53000 mi | Leaking diff pinion seal. |
2014 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 445hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69000 mi | Transfer case replacement |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 440hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 66340 mi | There was a leak from the 'double gear'. I don't know what this is but that's shat the technician told us |
| 39500 mi | Recall for front drive shaft. Replaced front drive shaft. Recall for com box. Completed recall. |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 5000 mi US $400 |
wheel sensors for the 4x4 and anti skid system would intermittently give malfunction reading,when restarted the 4x4 lights and skid control would go out |
| 11000 mi US $3000 |
transfer case and trans case motor were shot |
| 52000 mi | Vehicle behaving like transmission is slipping while shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under light to moderate acceleration. Visit involved inspection and testing of transmission and performing road test to try to recreate the condition Sloppy shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under partial acceleration. |
| 95000 mi US $4000 |
Rear differential failed and was making incredible noise and difficulty with driving. |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 44640 mi | Vehicle speed sensor |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 86163 mi US $1627 |
Clutches in transfer case slipping, replaced transfer case with used unit, Ac evaporator has a leak but not fixing. |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14000 mi | Tranny noise |
| 17300 mi | Tranny noise was finally found to come from a faulty cardan axle, the one connecting the front differential to the front left wheel. Replacement part was unavailable, therefore another trip will be required. |
| 22320 mi | Left front cardan axle became replaced under warranty. Axle caused pulsating, grinding noise when coasting at around 50 mph. |
| 26760 mi | Tranny noise has come back. Dealer confirmed that it wasn't normal to have this noise when coasting or slowing down. Due to me going abroad, detailed inspection at dealer is postponed to May 2015. |
| 28520 mi €600 |
Oscillating noise when coasting or slowing down. BMW changed transfer box. Changed noise but didn't eliminate. Afterwards found that increasing pressure in rear tires helps. Because of slightly different circumference due to M Package? |
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11500 mi | Replaced leaking transmission cooling lines. O ring failure caused leak. |
| 24180 mi | slow shifting was determined to be normal |
| 69000 mi | Replaced driveshaft due to recall. |
| 33000 mi US $800 |
Vehicle hesitating and uncommanded shut-offs. Dealer unable to diagnose and repair Independent service diagnosed and repaired the hesitation and shut-off problem. |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 7700 mi | Broken U Joint that comes out of the front of the transfer box |
| 83000 mi | Drive shaft failed, BMW repaired under recall notice |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 62000 mi US $100 |
Front drive-shaft u-joint failed, drive-shaft rotated freely and fractured the transmission case. BMW has since issued a recall for this failure mode. Transmission, under shields, and drive-shaft were replaced by BMW. The new transmission case didn't properly seal from the previous repair and a transmission fluid leak was observed. An attempt to reseal the transmission was made but failed. A 3rd transmission was installed and the leak was resolved. |
| 75800 mi | replace driveshaft |
| 75000 mi US $2000 |
4x4 Stabilization, ABS, Brake lights all came on. Identified transfer case as the problem, required replacement. $4800 job. |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 13000 mi | Error code stated that all-wheel drive and stability system not working. No problem found. Code reset. |
| 49000 mi | pump or fan blade noise coming from under the driver's seat. I recorded it and played it for the service advisor. They couldn't duplicate it. Still an issue. Having to live with it. |
| 75000 mi | Warning on iDrive that transmission may not be able to shift into Park. No symptoms other than warning. Happens in cold weather. |
| 101000 mi | Front axle replacement? |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 92000 mi US $3345 |
Transfer case replaced with a rebuilt one |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi US $12000 |
Nothing to add [transmission failure?] |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 80500 mi US $350 |
Passenger side front CV Joint malfunctioned due to excessive sprited driving. Dealer part cost +$800. I went aftermarket and got it for $120. |
| 44000 mi US $3800 |
Replace rear differential |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 108000 mi US $500 |
CV boot torn and had to be replaced. new right front axle required |
| 121000 mi US $280 |
relay for drive sensor |
| 181000 mi | Transmission would not shift from park. Repair estimate far-exceeded car's value. Car sold at auction. Transmission would not shift from park. Repair estimate far-exceeded car's value. Car sold at auction. |
2008 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $6000 |
Rear differential completely broke down and shredded both rear axles. |
| 159000 mi US $700 |
Loud rattling noise coming from under dash. Removed, cleaned, lubed and re-installed driveshaft. Corrected problem. |
| 50000 mi | can't put transmission gear to R. transmission leak. |
| 78000 mi US $1600 |
Mechatronic sleeve leaking and hairline crack found in transmission pan (it is plastic). Sleeve leak repaired and replaced with new pan. |
2007 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 97960 mi $10000 |
transmission failure |
2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 36000 mi | "transmission failure" warning - trans may not engage in park even if indicated. 2nd time this yr. resolved itself prev, but using parking brake all the time now. going to shop again tomorrow for sched maint. |
2007 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 67500 mi US $4000 |
Leak in transmission fittings. |
| 135000 mi US $1500 |
Transfer case actuator replacement |
2006 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 106300 mi US $450 |
Replaced front passenger side axle. |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 74400 mi | CV axle boots were torn |
| 78600 mi US $579 |
Service transmission indicator |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 80700 mi US $900 |
Transfer actuator motor |
2006 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87300 mi US $2500 |
CV boots replaced |
| 59700 mi US $100 |
Got failsafe warning; dealer advised transmission must be replaced (under extended warranty) |
2005 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi US $500 |
Transmission problem, loss of power. Repair cost is very high, and result can't be guaranteed. Repair has not be finished yet. |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
355-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 63000 mi US $2000 |
another oil leak |
| 63900 mi US $4000 |
AXLE OIL LEAK |
| 57200 mi | Transfer case errors.... Cleaned connector on main harness and reset ecu with GT1. Re-programed with latest software for trans and transfer |
| 61000 mi US $800 |
Transfer case issue. Needed to replace the Servo gear Due to poor lock-up, shuttering, screech sounds. |
| 62000 mi | Trans errors and torque converter locking issues. Caveat emptor in this POS |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $2500 |
Transmission failed |
| 30000 mi | Transmission replaced due to hard downshift. Updated flash did not repair so BMW made the call to replace the transmission. Did not affect drivability but was annoying. Repaired under warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $50 |
CV boot replaced, |
| 99000 mi US $50 |
Front outer CV boots replaced both sides |
| 48360 mi C $250 |
CV boots worn bad in front right and left outer. Extended warranty should cover. Cost estimated 800-1000$, one day in shop. Update: learned no repair needed. |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual AWD
| 86700 mi US $550 |
CV Boot bushing and threshold bushing. |
| 107000 mi | As I was driving I noticed suddenly my RPM went high over 4000, but my X5 wasn't going very fast (30mph) and trans' light turns on. I pulled over and turn the car off. After I started back on and then it was ok. It happened couple of times. |
| 128000 mi US $980 |
Transmission fluid leak. |
2005 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $48 |
Had to replace gear in transfer case actuator motor |
| 133000 mi US $400 |
Changed filter and oil |
| 96300 mi US $4000 |
Rebuilt transmission |
| 96900 mi US $2010 |
cv boot and axle |
| 98000 mi US $650 |
Left front CV boot was split, so we replaced both left and right. |
| 96000 mi US $3000 |
Both front cv boots torn |
| 137900 mi US $250 |
A driver's side CV boot was torn and leaking. Others show evidence of dry rot. Both front axles replaced. |
2004.5 BMW X5 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 65100 mi A $4000 |
When through pothole. Caused rear axle shaft to fall off rear diff. Told need new diff which cost AUD$3800 plus $365 labour charge. Currently claim through insurance to cover accidental damage due to pot hole damage coz Mechanical fail |
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
315-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 117900 mi US $1880 |
Transmission services and replace sealing sleeve. Right front axle repair |
| 98000 mi US $861 |
Replace LF Outer axle boot. |
| 15000 mi | transmission leak |
2004 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 69200 mi C $900 |
Replaced left front axle boot |
| 102300 mi C $380 |
Torn axle boot, repaired |
| 67000 mi US $580 |
Replace CV boots |
| 200000 mi US $1300 |
Front outer CV joints replaced after failing. |
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
left CV boot |
2003 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 60000 mi US $8000 |
Transmission Replaced |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 78000 mi US $1100 |
carrier bearings were well worn - potentially due to lack of use by previous driver (2k in 2 years). Replaced "gebo" at same time. |
| 145000 mi | transmission issues, too expensive to repair, throwing engine failsafe and transmission failsafe |
| 75300 mi US $2000 |
Sloppy, humming when warm |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $771 |
Transmission flush to address very hard and rough downshifting. |
| 139800 mi US $6500 |
Transmission gears were stripped and required replacement transmission. |
| 76260 mi C $700 |
Had new CV boots and axle put on. |
2003 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 73000 mi US $800 |
CV boot needed to be replaced |
| 79360 mi C $300 |
CV boot leaked again 10,000 kms after being replaced last (Dec 2009) |
| 194000 mi US $20 |
Passenger side CV boot was torn. Disassemble the wheel axle and steering components. Replaced the torn rubber boot. |
| 91000 mi US $800 |
front right side axle shaft failure. new part ordered and being installed |
| 123000 mi | transmission slippage - oil loss - cause unknown |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
340-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 184240 mi C $650 |
DS outer CV boot split and leaking. Complete CV shaft replaced. |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 143000 mi £4500 |
Transmission started slamming into gears and showing fail safe mode when driven for more than 5 minutes. after leaving the car to cool down for 6-7 hours it the fault would clear but come back on after 5 minutes of driving and same issue. |
| 101000 mi US $600 |
Bad cv joint. Replaced both axels with rebuilt units. |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55700 mi US $325 |
CV joint boot torn, replaced half axle |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Right outer CV boot replacement. Torn boot discovered during previous repair trip, had to schedule another appointment to repair it. |
| 101960 mi C $1300 |
Replaced front axle, cv boots |
| 107240 mi C $450 |
Replaced other CV Boot |
| 122420 mi C $600 |
Replaced front axle and cv joint due to cv joint rubber failure. |
| 136000 mi US $230 |
Speed sensor failure |
| 147000 mi US $568 |
Axle repair |
2002 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 163300 mi US $1300 |
Also cracked axle boots and |
2002 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| 128900 mi £2175 |
Auto gearbox failure.Gearbox refurbished |
2001 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| 100000 mi US $2000 |
Transmission replaced |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
282-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 87000 mi US $3200 |
Auto transmission failed. Slipped out of gear and then "jammed" back in continously. Sensor replaced, no effect. Transmission replaced with a rebuilt. |
| 73800 mi | Torn CV Boots |
| 149000 mi US $112 |
Replaced driver side front CV axle. |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 132500 mi US $5000 |
replaced transmission and replaced oil pan gasket |
2001 BMW X5 4dr SUV
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual AWD
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
Discovered I needed new hubs, half shafts, CV boots, et al. |
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