2013 BMW X5 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

44Engine complaints

29.7%Of all 148 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS47 · 31.8%

ENGINE44 · 29.7%

POWER TRAIN33 · 22.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 13.5%

Unspecified / other18 · 12.2%

Share of the 148 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 BMW X5 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ILLUMINATED WITH CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 11308503 — filed 02/11/2020

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TOM BUSH BMW…”NHTSA complaint 11252473 — filed 08/30/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING LOW SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO WARNING…”NHTSA complaint 11204006 — filed 04/26/2019

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 BMW X5 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2013 BMW X5: 44 of 148 complaints on file (29.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2013 BMW X5 have in total?

148 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.