CarRecallWatchThe 2013 BMW X5 has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 7 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (50 reports).
2013 BMW X5 recalls
Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The driver-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles contains an ammonium nitrate propellant that was not properly dried.
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shrapnel
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain BMW X5 and X6 vehicles can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Loose Engine Pulley Bolt Can Cause Sudden Steering Loss
The engine idler pulley bolt on certain diesel X5 vehicles can loosen over time and break.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain BMW X5 and X6 vehicles from 2007 through 2013 have a passenger frontal airbag inflator that can degrade over time from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Water and debris can wear out front driveshaft joint
Water and debris can enter the universal joint on the front driveshaft, causing excessive wear.
Most common 2013 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 149 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 50 |
| Engine | 45 |
| Power Train | 36 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 18 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 5 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
What owners report
Iâm currently experiencing two issues. Iâve done the necessary repairs on one of the issues. The first concern is related to the idle when starting up the vehicle. The combination meter one of them hesitant to continue going up on its own while the accelerator is not being touched. And the driver side actuator is having issues as if itâs stuck..
My vehicle has suffered catastrophic electrical failure due to water intrusion directly into the rear cargo compartment. This water ingress has destroyed vital electronic control modules that were designed and placed in low-lying, unsealed body cavitiesâan engineering layout heavily documented as a design vulnerability in the E70 chassis. My safety was put at risk as this happened on the highway and threw my SUV into limp mode. I could not drive the speed limit on the highway and had to drive home with my hazard lights on while cars drove around me and almost collided with me on the highway. BMW has previously acknowledged the severe liabilities of placing sensitive electronics near dr
A fire started under my hood immediately after starting my car.
My family and I were traveling from Maryland to Florida, with a planned stop in Atlanta. We were driving our 2013 BMW X5 x Drive 35i and were traveling southbound on [XXX] through Greenville, South Carolina when the incident occurred. While driving at highway speed, my husband suddenly noticed multiple error messages appearing on the vehicleâs display screen - air bag malfunction, 4x4 malfunction, stabilization, etc. He immediately began pulling the vehicle over. Within moments, he observed smoke and visible flames coming from the rear driverâs-side area of the vehicle. He urgently shouted for me and our daughter to get out of the car. What followed happened extremely fast, within appr
The EGR system in my 2013 BMW x5d has failed. There is a recall notice for the EGR system on the 2014 BMW x5d with the same engine and exhaust system related to a fire warning. It would seem to make sense to include the my car in the recall under the circumstances.
2013 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2013 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2013 BMW X5: Driver Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal shrapnel; Loose Engine Pulley Bolt Can Cause Sudden Steering Loss; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Water and debris can wear out front driveshaft joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 BMW X5?
Based on 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (50), Engine (45), Power Train (36).
How do I check if a recall on my 2013 BMW X5 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.