Does the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV?

44 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your BMW been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A BMW dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV recalls, newest first

May 17, 2016NHTSA 16V31100021,493 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.
Consequence: If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 23, 2011NHTSA 11V332000923 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary: BMW is recalling certain model year 2011, X5 diesel sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured from March 31, 2011, through may 19, 2011. Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.
Consequence: If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist is lost, manual steering capability is still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417, or via email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Engine18
Air bags10
Fuel/propulsion system9
Power train5
Unknown or other5

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Questions

Does the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a BMW dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV?: 44 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.