2010 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Engine (49), Air Bags (40), Electrical System (27).
Key takeaways
- 149 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 33% |
| Air Bags | 40 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 27 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 24 | 16% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 13 | 9% |
| Steering | 11 | 7% |
| Power Train | 8 | 5% |
| Diesel | 7 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 4% |
| Structure | 4 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling,power Train - filed 2026-08-21
See attached document for complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-22
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and was pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, after ...
Electrical System,engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2025-09-30
My husband and I brought our 2010 X5 (VIN ), mileage: to BMW of El Cajon on 09/29/2025 for a recall service. Before the recall repaire, the vehicale was in normal working condition: -No check engine lights or warning indicators -No unusual noises -Fully drivable on a daily basis After the recall was completed, the dea...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.