2016 BMW X5 power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 BMW X5 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the contact discovered an unknown liquid leaking underneath of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification…”
filed Apr 23, 2025
“The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle was making an abnormal banging sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled…”
filed May 24, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 7 | 12% |
| 2024 X5 | 15 | 11% |
| 2023 X5 | 7 | 23% |
| 2022 X5 | 16 | 27% |
| 2021 X5 | 24 | 24% |
| 2020 X5 | 16 | 16% |
| 2019 X5 | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 X5 | 9 | 13% |
| 2017 X5 | 9 | 12% |
| 2015 X5 | 13 | 9% |
| 2014 X5 | 12 | 12% |
| 2013 X5 | 36 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.