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BMW X5 Diesel Sav years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the BMW X5 Diesel Sav since 2011, and 2 recalls have been issued. The 2011 model year has 44 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and airbags problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
44
Recalls
2
Worst year
2011
Model years
2011-2011

BMW X5 Diesel Sav years to avoid

No model year of the BMW X5 Diesel Sav stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best BMW X5 Diesel Sav years

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BMW X5 Diesel Sav complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2011

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common BMW X5 Diesel Sav problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    18
  • Airbags
    10
  • Fuel system
    9
  • Transmission
    5
  • Steering
    3
  • Wheels
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Tires
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Brakes
    1

BMW X5 Diesel Sav problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20117544Engine89,50021

Recalls 2

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Questions about the BMW X5 Diesel Sav

What years of the BMW X5 Diesel Sav should you avoid?

No single model year of the BMW X5 Diesel Sav has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used BMW X5 Diesel Sav?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the BMW X5 Diesel Sav?

Engine, with 18 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (10) and fuel system (9).

How many recalls does the BMW X5 Diesel Sav have?

2 recalls between 2011 and 2011. The 2011 model year has the most, with 2.

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