2015 BMW X5 transmission problems

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Transmission · PA

Catastrophic Driveshaft U-Joint failure - BMW X5 - Production date? 09.22.2014 Repair was made by BMW Dealership. Noted similar recall on 2011-2014 models. I believe my car was an early 2015 production model and was effected by the same issue. Current mileage on the vehicle is 93,000 miles.

Filed Jun 22, 2026 · Transmission · NY

I drive a 2015 BMW X5. While driving on a local street, I heard a severe banging noise underneath the car. I pulled over, and it turned out the front driveshaft had broken, striking the transmission pan and other parts beneath. When I towed the car to the shop the mechanic also found that an AC drain line dripped onto the driveshaft U-joint, causing rust over time, which led to this failure. There were no warning lights prior. If this had happened on the highway, it could have caused far greater damage--potentially to the transmission, transfer case, front differential, or even the engine. This was a serious safety risk, and I urge the federal safety agency to investigate this design flaw and consider a recall on affected models before others suffer similar damage.

Filed Nov 23, 2024 · Transmission · FL

My prop shaft has prematurely failed due to the air conditioner drain line outlet directing water on to the prop shaft u joints. This is a recall issue on previous model BMW X5 and obviously a continuing issue on this generation (f15) as well.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Transmission · TX

Front drive shaft came apart at highway speed-70mph, tearing up oil pan transmission cooler.

Filed Feb 21, 2024 · Transmission · CA

While driving at average residential speed, heard a "chopper" like sound coming from the driver side wheel area. There was no indication in the vehicle for any issue (no check engine light or warnings). I pulled over and checked all tires for flat/low air, and all looked good. I drove less than a mile, and the sound got louder, and then I heard a thump. I pulled the car over and looked underneath, and the driveshaft broke and lodged out of the bottom guard. Looked at previous X5 models and it seems like there was a similar compliant resulting to a recall. The service technician informed me that these types of premature failures can be life-threatening as you can lose control of the vehicle (especially at highway speed), and even worse, the driveshaft can lodge at the footwell, ripping into the car.

Filed Dec 11, 2023 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

The fuel pump catastrophically failed and caused the vehicle to suddenly break down (engine stall) while driving 65 mph on the freeway. There is metal in the system according to the mechanic. Numerous parts will need to be replaced and in essence the car no longer has value because of the number and severity of issues experienced. Mileage is 160,000. I see that two recalls have been put forth for similar issues for BMW X5’s produced around the same time as mine (Campaign IDs 21V586000 and 21V907000) but the recalls for some reason don’t cover my specific VIN. I think the recalls should also cover my VIN.

Filed Jun 20, 2023 · Transmission · GA

so i was driving at 70 mph on the highway and my front wheel driveshaft broke and hit the transmission with a potential chance to have and accident, i was researching and bmw x5 have a recall of those shaft up to 2013 and if i don't mistaking same part number as mine.

Filed Feb 4, 2023 · Transmission · NJ

While driving at 65 mph a faint whirring noise could be heard. Then without warning a loud bang was heard and felt under driver’s seat. Transmission showed neutral and abs, parking brake, and drive train warnings showed on dash. I was able to coast to right shoulder and stop. Looking under vehicle, I could see front driveshaft hanging down and oil leaking out of transfer case.

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Transmission · NY

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer was notified of the recall notice and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distributions disconnect.

Filed May 24, 2022 · Brakes, Steering · 66,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and slightly turning the steering wheel, the vehicle would emit abnormal grinding sounds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to a local dealer which diagnosed the failure to be strut bearing fault. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 01V195000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number 00V010000 (Steering) and the federal safety agency Campaign Number 01V196000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.