CarRecallWatchThe 2010 BMW X5 SAV has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (8 reports).
2010 BMW X5 SAV recalls
Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash
BMW is recalling certain vehicles because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can rupture when the air bag deploys.
Most common 2010 BMW X5 SAV problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD AN OPEN RECALL 18V-336 SINCE MAY OF 2018 . THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO PROVIDE A REMEDY TO CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN WILL A REMEDY BE PROVIDED? IT SEEM ALMOST A YEAR WOULD BE ENOUGH TIME TO FIX THIS DEFECT .
LOST POWER STEERING AS CAR WAS DRIVING APPROX 50 MPH ON GARDEN STATE PARKWAY AT TOP OF BRIDGE OVER THE RARITAN RIVER. BATTERY WARNING CAME ON DASH, CAR LOST POWER AND THEN STOPPED. NO COLLISION OR INJURY. CAR WAS TOWED AND REPAIRED BY C&T TOWING AND AUTO REPAIR, RAHWAY NJ. DAMAGE OBSERVED WAS PARTIALLY MELTED IDLER PULLEY AND SHREDDED DRIVE BELT. REPAIR INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF DRIVE BELT, A.C. STRETCH BELT, IDLER PULLEY, DRIVE BELT TENSIONER AND SERPENTINE TENSIONER.
REPAIRING THE TWIN-TURBO IN MY CAR AGAIN IN LESS THAN A YEAR. LAST YEAR THE HOSES WERE ALL REPLACED THIS YEAR THE DEALER SAYS ONE OF THE TWO TURBO UNITS IN THE VEHICLE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (SMALLER ONE). THE CAR IS DOING THE SAME THING IT DID LAST YEAR LOSING POWER AND MAKING IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. IF I AM AT A LIGHT, IT TAKES ABOUT HALF A BLOCK FOR IT TO ACCELERATE TO NORMAL SPEED. I ENDED UP HAVING THE CARE TOWED TO THE BMW DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE TURBO HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM IN THE X5D. THE CAR IS JUST UNDER 85,000 ORIGINAL MILES AND SINCE I PURCHASED TWO YEARS AGO, HAVE LOGGED LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. .
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V071000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (CRITZ BMW OF SAVANNAH, GEORGIA) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/11/17 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL THROTTLE AL
TAKATA RECALL AS STATED IN THE NOTICE, "IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER...FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA." THE RECALL IS COMING UP ON A ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY. ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, AND NOW HAVE A TEENAGE DRIVER WITH LEARNER'S PERMIT, INCREASING ODDS/RISK OF ACCIDENT. WHILE NOT "TECHNICALLY" IN THE FIRST ZONE PRIORITY, NORTH CAROLINA'S CLIMATE IS ONE OF HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HUMIDITY FOR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE YEAR, AND THE VEHICLE DOES SPEND TIME AT THE COAST. DEALER WAS CONTACT IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF NOTICE IN FEBRUARY 2015, AND SEVERAL ADDITIONAL TIMES. DEALER
2010 BMW X5 SAV questions
Does the 2010 BMW X5 SAV have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 BMW X5 SAV: Heater in crankcase valve can short and cause fire; Driver air bag inflator may rupture in a crash; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine; Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 BMW X5 SAV?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (8), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Air Bags (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 BMW X5 SAV has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.