2011 BMW X5 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 BMW X5 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V746000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE DEALER STATED THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10946240 — filed 01/18/2017
“IN-TANK FUEL PUMP. BMW HAS NOT SCHEDULED A SERVICE APPOINTMENT TO RESOLVE ISSUE. RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-746 , THEY CLAIM NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE.”NHTSA complaint 10938606 — filed 12/29/2016
“TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS), 16V3110090 (POWER TRAIN), 16V364000 (AIR…”NHTSA complaint 10936189 — filed 12/19/2016
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 BMW X5 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2011 BMW X5: 36 of 263 complaints on file (13.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2011 BMW X5 have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, 4 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
