2011 BMW X5 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train 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
“VERY DISAPPOINTING. MY PAMPERED BMW X5 2011 MILEAGE ONLY 38200. I WENT TO THE DEALER FOR DRIVESHAFT RECALL FIX. DEALER TOLD ME THAT IN MY…”NHTSA complaint 10943726 — filed 01/08/2017
“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
“DRIVING IN THE CITY, 20MPH. I FELT A SLIGHT BUT NOTICEABLE VIBRATION. I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, TURNED RIGHT, ACCELERATED TO 10MPH. AT THAT…”NHTSA complaint 10928904 — filed 11/30/2016
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2011 BMW X5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2011 BMW X5: 55 of 263 complaints on file (20.9%). 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 power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
