2010 BMW X5 engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2010 BMW X5 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 22, 2026
“The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The…”
filed Apr 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment…Campaign 23V707000 · Oct 20, 2023
- Engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and breakCampaign 18V336000 · May 23, 2018
- Electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheatCampaign 18V248000 · Apr 18, 2018
- Heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuitCampaign 17V683000 · Oct 30, 2017
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 11V521000 · Oct 20, 2011
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 X5 | 3 | 5% |
| 2021 X5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2020 X5 | 14 | 14% |
| 2019 X5 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 X5 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 X5 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 X5 | 7 | 10% |
| 2015 X5 | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 X5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2013 X5 | 6 | 4% |
| 2012 X5 | 12 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.