2014 BMW X5 engine problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 BMW X5 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

16%

share of all complaints

—

median reported incident mileage

0 / 3

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“I purchased my vehicle around Labor Day of 2020. I still own and operate the vehicle. Since I have owned my vehicle, I have repeatedly been told my turbos are leaking oil, etc. I have even had several oil leaks repaired on my car. Fast forward six years, and I am buying 5 quarts of oil every two…”
filed Jun 29, 2026
“Due to issues in the engine design the timing chains become loose and get excessive slack. BMW has revised the design multiple times but the corrective action requires complete removal of transmission and engine to replace all timing chain components. Unfortunately my engine has suffered timing…”
filed May 6, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

N63tu1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
B010122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 21, 2026
The N57T diesel engine’s Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler’s component-specific extended limited warranty (ELW) now includes more Model vehicles.
B011018 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Sep 16, 2025
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without…
B011125 · Warranty Program/Extension · issued Aug 8, 2025
Fan Housing With Fan Return
B061125 · Other · issued Feb 27, 2025
Engine Mount Return
B067424 · Other · issued Oct 1, 2024