2016 BMW X5 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 BMW X5. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (23), Engine (14), Unknown Or Other (14).
Key takeaways
- 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 31% |
| Engine | 14 | 19% |
| Unknown Or Other | 14 | 19% |
| Power Train | 13 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 9 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 3 | 4% |
| Diesel | 3 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW X5 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 BMW X5 SUV RWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-24
Vehicle: 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d VIN: [XXX] My 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d experienced a failure of the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was inspected and I received a written diagnosis stating: “High pressure fuel pump failed and has contaminated the entire fuel system. Recommend replace all fuel system components.” I ...
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-10
I am reporting a suspected high-pressure fuel pump safety defect involving my 2016 BMW X5 xDrive35d, VIN [XXX], with approximately 103,186 miles. The check engine light illuminated and BMW Fort Walton diagnosed failed fuel injectors and recommended injector replacement. I subsequently had the vehicle inspected by Tech...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-02
The High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) on my vehicle has experienced a catastrophic premature failure for the second time, presenting a severe and immediate safety hazard. This vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Recall 21V-586 in 2022 at 66,165 miles, during which the original defective fuel pump was replaced by ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.