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BMW X5 Sav Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 203 owner complaints across 13 model years of the BMW X5 Sav (2000–2013). The most-complained-about year is 2007.

9
safety recalls, all years
203
owner complaints, all years
2007
year with most recalls
2007
year with most complaints

Pick your BMW X5 Sav model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2013 BMW X5 Sav113
2012 BMW X5 Sav421
2011 BMW X5 Sav324
2010 BMW X5 Sav519
2009 BMW X5 Sav419
2008 BMW X5 Sav320
2007 BMW X5 Sav559
2006 BMW X5 Sav027
2004 BMW X5 Sav10
2003 BMW X5 Sav11
2002 BMW X5 Sav10
2001 BMW X5 Sav10
2000 BMW X5 Sav10

What BMW X5 Sav owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA. The 2007 model year has the most, with 59.

All BMW X5 Sav recalls (9)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a BMW X5 Sav, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Crankcase (pcv) (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 22V119000 Reported 917,106 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i…

    Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V015000 Reported 157,549 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the…

    Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  3. Inflator module (air bags)

    NHTSA 16V071000 Reported 840,000 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive,…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

  4. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 14V176000 Reported 156,137 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles…

    Model years: 2010, 2011, 2012

  5. Service brakes and power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 13V045000 Reported 30,265 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at…

    Model years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

  6. Hydraulic power assist system (steering) and diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 12V550000 Reported 29,800 vehicles potentially affected BMW of North America, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  7. Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 12V161000 Reported 2,846 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

    Model years: 2012

  8. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 07V479000 Reported 29,250 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. If this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ECU) could be affected so that engine stalling could result.

    Remedy: Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. The recall began on october 29, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007

  9. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 07V391000 Reported 6,595 vehicles potentially affected BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." the cap of the brake fluid reservoir has been designed in orderto recognize a low fluid level of the hydraulic brake system by triggering a red warning lamp in the instrument cluster. A switch…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2007. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

    Model years: 2007

Other BMW models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.