MYRModel Year Report

2009 BMW X5 SAV

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2009 BMW X5 SAV
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:56.351Z

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
19

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 19 2010: 19 complaints 2011: 24 complaints 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 19 2010: 19 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 0 complaints 2004 2006: 27 complaints 2006 2007: 59 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2009 19 2010: 19 complaints 2010 2011: 24 complaints 2011 2012: 21 complaints 2012 2013: 13 complaints 2013

2009: 19 complaints

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YearComplaints
20000
20010
20020
20031
20040
200627
200759
200820
200919
201019
201124
201221
201313

Known problem areas

Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

10 of 19 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

This SUV has 3 safety recalls. Both the airbags are in the Takata and the fuel pump creates and extreme risk to me and my family's life. I do not understand why BMW is as a company is keeping these faulty cars on the road.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-05-21

Also filed under Air bags

I am writing in regards to a technical service bulletin / recall from BMW si B16 0102 which I obtained from the NHTSA website. My BMW, [xxx], was showing an emissions fault code related to the part addressed in the unlimited age/mileage TSB.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-16

Also filed under Engine

I have a BMW X5 2009. I bought this thing brand new 0 miles.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-11

Air bags

7 of 19 total reports mention: air bags.

FIRE

Service brakes

3 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.

Engine

3 of 19 total reports mention: engine.

Exterior lighting

2 of 19 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2013-01-15Engine and engine cooling, steering12V550000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at…

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    2013-03-29Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic13V045000 BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small…

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at…

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    2016-11-01Air bags16V071000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d...

    Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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    2018-04-18Recall queryClosed 2018-12-01 Idler Pulley Bolt Failure
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    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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    2022-07-22Engine and engine cooling22V119000 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan...

    Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge.

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Buy-smart checklist

2009 BMW X5 SAV — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 10 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 12V550000 · Engine and engine cooling, steering
  • Recall 13V045000 · Service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 16V071000 · Air bags
  • Recall 22V119000 · Engine and engine cooling
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FAQ

Is the 2009 BMW X5 SAV reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 BMW X5 SAV?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 BMW X5 SAV have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.