2
recalls
The BMW X5 Diesel Sav has 2 recalls covering 22,416 vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2011: 2
Units affected
22K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the BMW X5 Diesel Sav, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine18
- Air bags10
- Fuel/propulsion system9
- Power train5
- Unknown or other5
- Steering3
- Electrical system2
- Complaints
- 44
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 2
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the BMW X5 Diesel Sav by component
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 923 units
- Power train1 · 21K units
BMW X5 Diesel Sav recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2016 | BMW X5, X5 Diesel SAV, X6, X6 Activehybrid SAC (2011): Power trainNo. 16V311000 | Crash risk | 21,493 |
| Jun 23, 2011 | BMW X5 Diesel SAV (2011): Engine and engine coolingNo. 11V332000 | Crash risk | 923 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the BMW X5 Diesel Sav have?
2 recalls cover the BMW X5 Diesel Sav, for 22,416 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is engine and engine cooling (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the BMW X5 Diesel Sav?
Engine: named in 18 of the 44 safety complaints about the BMW X5 Diesel Sav, then air bags (10). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.