2013 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 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 WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG AND NOTICED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 11299717 — filed 01/16/2020
“WHEN WE ACCELERATE, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS/HESITATES TO THE POINT WHERE IT FEELS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE TO DRIVE. WHEN WE TOOK THE X5 TO THE MECHANIC, THE…”NHTSA complaint 11235235 — filed 07/27/2019
“ENGINE OVERHEAT DUE TO WATER PUMP FAILURE, CAR AUTOMATICALLY SLOW DOWN ON HIGHWAY. THE CAR ONLY HAS 44K MILE. ALSO OIL FILER HOUSING LEAKING.”NHTSA complaint 11172365 — filed 01/27/2019
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 BMW X5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2013 BMW X5: 33 of 148 complaints on file (22.3%). 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 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.
