189 of the 768 complaints about the BMW X5 (24.6%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
189Complaints · Engine
24.6%Share of complaints
1.11×vs. all vehicles
76Last 12 months
5.3%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2019 model (60, 33% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (4). 76 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 67 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “starter”, “oil pump”, “engine”, “cooling” and “drivetrain”. 11 of these reports (5.3%) describe a crash or fire, with 1 injury and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V608000 (2024-08-13, model years 2018).
While driving through west Los Angeles, the vehicle suddenly began emitting white smoke from the engine compartment. There were no prior warning lights, messages, or symptoms indicating a problem. The smoke quickly intensified and turned dark.
Engine · 2026-03-05 · ODI 11722345 · Fire
I own a 2020 BMX X5 S40i. Car was parked and turned off. When I tried to turn the car ON, the car refused to start and smoke and fire smell started coming from engine compartment. I opened the hood and could smell a burning smell.
Engine · 2025-05-29 · ODI 11663702 · Fire
I am reporting a safety concern involving BMW vehicles with the B58TU engine, model years 2019-2021. These engines use a variable-displacement oil pump with an internal thermoplastic adjusting ring that regulates oil pressure.
Engine · 2026-08-26 · ODI 11759850
The oil level reading is failing at 16% due to an oil pump malfunction. BMW has addressed this on all 2022+ b58 engine but all prior years have the plastic failing oil pump. The had to upgrade it because it cause catastrophic failure to the engine.
Engine · 2026-08-25 · ODI 11759405
The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately start. The vehicle started later. The engine and a yellow warning light flashed on the instrument panel.
Engine · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11759048
Description of the Complaint: I own a 2022 BMW X5 (VIN: [XXX], current mileage: approximately 39,500 miles as of 08/24/2026) equipped with the B58TU engine, which uses a plastic oil pump (part number 11418646454) rather than a metal one.
Engine · 2026-08-24 · ODI 11758988
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP Campaign 24V608000 · 2024-08-13 · Model years: 2018
Summary: BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the BMW X5?
189 of the 768 complaints about the BMW X5 (24.6%) concern Engine, making it the model's second-largest problem area. That share is 1.1× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which BMW X5 model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2019 model (60, 33% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2023 model (4).
Is there a recall for BMW X5 Engine problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 24V608000 (2024-08-13, model years 2018).