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2010 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 119 repairs.
2010 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 99 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 20104000 mi | Side mirror cracked due to temperature changes. | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201551000 mi | Air condition seats not working | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201789280 miC $455 | Replaced spark plugs and coils due to intermittent miss. | ||
| Aug 201790520 miC $200 | Clamp and CAC hose blew off. Replaced all 4 hoses an 8 clamps. | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018117000 miUS $2300 | Oil leak | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Quebec, Canada May 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 2016130180 mi | Need to replace Catylitic and fuel filter | ||
| Aug 2017154380 miC $500 | Bearing for both front low control arms replaced | ||
| May 2018169260 miC $260 | Replaced both front hub bearings due to noise that indicated failure. | ||
| Sep 2018177320 miC $100 | Thermostat failed. engine temp only reaching 68C. Engine unable to heat properly and could not meet min temp for regeneration of the DPF. | ||
| Oct 2018178560 miC $200 | Replace glow plug module due to errors/ | ||
| Nov 2018182900 miC $300 | lower front control arms replaced due to wear. | ||
| Dec 2018184140 miC $150 | Battery light came on on the dash, warning on display that there was a charging error. I checked the codes and it was for the generator. I found a local Alternator rebuilder and they had one for my truck in stock. It was a relatively easy job to replace the alternator on this diesel engine due to the fact that it is at the top right of the motor. | ||
| Apr 2019192200 miC $140 | Wheel bearing on drivers side became noisy. Replaced left wheel bearing. Replace blower motor due to it being noisy. | ||
| Jan 2022246760 miC $1200 | Water pump replacement Towing damaged tie-rod. Replace and alignment | ||
| Mar 2022249860 miC $320 | Corroded wiring was repaired | ||
| Apr 202225172 miC $1000 | Alternator failure | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Louisiana, United States Jan 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 20091240 mi | Check engine light(check control) keeps coming on. Has something to do with emissions sensors. Dealer reset light and it came back on the same day. Will bring back in 1 week. | ||
| Feb 20106000 mi | Driver's side mirror developed a crack from the cold weather. BMW replaced under warranty. New mirror looks different than old, so obviously was a change in vendor or design due to common defect. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - May 2015 | |||
| Sep 201342000 mi | Rattle in cargo area due to incorrectly adjusted bump stops for tailgate. | ||
| Oct 201342800 mi | airbag sensor (to determine whether passenger is sitting in seat) failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201452000 mi | key fob failed to lock/unlock car remotely; also wiped out memory settings (radio and seat presents) associated with key. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015133000 miUS $1000 | Heater for urea tank failed and needed to be replaced. Heater is not sold separately, so entire tank was changed. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201686500 miUS $1500 | Thermostat and auxiliary heater unit | ||
| May 201687700 miUS $1600 | emissions part failure | ||
| Jun 201689000 miUS $600 | Emissions/turbo cooler malfunction | ||
| Aug 201690400 miUS $1100 | Replace airbags in rear suspension | ||
| Nov 201693100 mi | Circulation fan broken | ||
| Oct 2017103000 miUS $700 | NOX sensors replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jul 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 201792000 miUS $3345 | Transfer case replaced with a rebuilt one | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Jul 201486000 miUS $620 | Electric cooling fan wiring shorted out - vehicle overheated | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jun 2015150000 miUS $2000 | Everything after the engine. Diesel particulate filter and replaced blue def tank due to a pump failure | ||
| Oct 2015162000 miUS $535 | Valve assembly that sprays the blue tech (urea) needed to be replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Jul 201689200 miUS $82 | Check engine light; OBD II indicated DEF problme. Replace DEF Metering Unit, all is well | ||
| Jan 201783800 miUS $150 | Leak in rear air spring | ||
| Jun 2017107426 mi | Right DRL out. Replaced bulb Right brake light out. cleaned base of bulb | ||
| Jul 2017108580 miUS $113 | Check Engine light set, Removed and replaced Glow Plug Control unit | ||
| Sep 2017112000 mi | Thermostat stuck open Code set for thermostat; restet OBDII No AC; radiator cooling fan stuck, caused by a piece of plastic, probably a water bottle top. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201460100 miUS $350 | Turn signal came loose | ||
| Dec 201572000 miUS $2400 | Idler pulley bold failed and had to be drilled out.... damaged alternator. This was a recalled item that was replaced - and failed for a second time. The failure was attributed to an over torqued bolt during service at Performance BMW | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 20102000 mi | misaligned bumper cover | ||
| May 20105000 mi | ambient light sensor replaced | ||
| Dec 201011000 mi | Car went into reduced power mode. Diagnosed as faulty DDE module. | ||
| Mar 201113000 mi | Driver's side rearview mirror cracked, most likely because of a flaw in the glass, replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 201227000 mi | Power hatch failure due to water leak | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 201117000 mi | Backup camera flashing when ambient temperature is hot | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Jun 20103000 mi | Passenger Restraint System, airbag failed. Warning light illuminated. | ||
| Jul 20103700 mi | Passenger restraint system failed again. Parts replaced. | ||
| Dec 20108000 mi | Cruise Control stalk loose, makes clicking sound when toggling stalk. Entire switch unit replaced. | ||
| Apr 201110000 mi | Constant wind whistle on passenger side and rattling tailgate and/or moonroof. They could not replicate the rattles and said they did not have time to diagnose the wind noise, told to come back another time. | ||
| Dec 201116420 mi | Rattles from moonroof resulting from rain gutter coming into contact with moonroof glass. Buffer installed to eliminate noise. Persistent wind noise coming from passenger side outside mirror. Service bulletin found, repairs made. Persistent wind whistle from passenger outside mirror. Rattles from moonroof resulting from rain gutter coming into contact with moonroof glass. Buffer installed to eliminate noise. | ||
| May 201220500 mi | SES engine illuminated, issue related to DEF system. Dealer needed to order parts. | ||
| Jan 201318720 mi | Drivers electric seat makes loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. | ||
| Apr 201330000 mi | Drivers electric seat made loud creaking noise when raised or lowered. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 201422000 mi | Some bracket that a TSB said to replace so it would not break. Rest was normal service. Car had no issues for me. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States Jan 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 20103000 mi | Slight rattle from trunk latch. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201235300 mi | Driver's door had rattles that could not be isolated. Dealer cleaned and lubed doors seals, which appears to have fixed the rattle. | ||
| Oct 201237700 mi | Belt tensioner pulley broke off, causing accessory belt failure and loss of power steering, charging and fan cooling. | ||
| Aug 201467000 miUS $250 | DEF tank level sensor malfunction Diesel fuel filter heater failed FRM footwell module failed | ||
| Nov 201470000 miUS $1400 | Rear powered lift struts not operating, making it hard to open/close rear hatch. Fault found in left strut. replaced both lift struts even though right strut was likely fine. | ||
| Dec 201472000 miUS $380 | Throttle body/EGR valve fault code with Check Engine Light. Replaced part with OEM and fault code was cleared. Valve failed due to carbon build up | ||
| Jul 201578000 mi | Passive DEF tank sensors failed, whole tank needs to be replaced. Not in stock anywhere in USA, still waiting for part to complete repair as of 6/30/15 | ||
| BMW X5 in Indiana, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201348000 mi | Idler arm bolt recall performed. Getting error message regarding key, traced to software, software update crashed computer, replace computer under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201351000 mi | The Urea tank/sensors were broken. Even though I was 500 miles out of warranty, BMW picked up the cost of the repairs. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 20104000 mi | Vehicle entered reduced power safe mode, restarting engine would remedy immediate problem, dealer ordered and replaced DME. | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jun 201124000 mi | Rear hatchaikovsky popping. | ||
| Nov 201131000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer reprogrammed car. CEL came on again on way home, along with engine warning and reduced power. Dealer replaced the charge air temp sensor. CEL has not returned in 30 days. | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Alabama, United States Dec 2017 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 201870000 miUS $12000 | Nothing to add [transmission failure?] | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2016 - Jul 2021 | |||
| Oct 201674400 miC $299 | sway bar links front and rear could not find sway bar bushings from dealer or aftermarket | ||
| Apr 201780600 miC $1500 | Battery when dead , got jump start from towing company. Lights, turn signals, power windows all accessories stopped working. Had to replace floor module and battery. Still have to take to dealer to have computor reflashed. | ||
| Dec 201793000 miC $2600 | coil pack went for second time . replaced all 8 coil packs and plugs . Found oil leak had repaired 10hrs labor plus gasket set. Replaced accessory belts and oil change | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201117000 mi | The two rear wheels (Standard BMW M Wheels for 2010) had cracks forming. They tried a repair,however the repair failed, so replacement was necessary. I replaced all 4 wheels to avoid any future issues. I paid for over half. | ||
| Jan 201221000 mi | Battery Drain light came on. Ended up being OK | ||
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Apr 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| May 201744000 miUS $3800 | Replace rear differential | ||
| Sep 201755000 miUS $890 | Replace spark plug coils | ||
| BMW X5 in Kentucky, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201568000 miUS $50 | Head gasket leak covered by CPO warranty. Was causing a rough idle and oil leak. | ||
| Jun 201574000 miUS $50 | Water pump failed under CPO warranty | ||
| Dec 201586000 miUS $50 | Oil filter gasket housing replaced under CPO with $50 co-pay. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201024607 mi | Fix left Rear Sunshade | ||
| May 201222991 miUS $3700 | Seat Belt warning light come on, | ||
| Sep 201385000 miUS $3700 | Engine Warning is on: dealer replaced E-Box Fan, Solenoid valve, Profile Gasket, Oil, Engine Warning light came back on in 1 week. | ||
| Dec 201390000 mi | Engine sensors came on again | ||
| Sep 2014109000 miUS $1200 | Rear brakes replaced | ||
| Feb 2015118000 miUS $1000 | Car would not start when temperture was 35 degree or less. Dealer replace fuel pump and fuel filter. | ||
| Jan 2016119300 miUS $520 | CHANGED TWO COILS AND 6 PLUGS | ||
| Apr 2017169000 miUS $1100 | Towed after fan belt came off. Also replaced water pump and hoses preventively. | ||
| Jan 2018175000 miUS $719 | There was a problem with the trunk release. The button in the car would not open the trunk. Car when in for repair and trunk release latch was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2018189000 miUS $2500 | Cylinder # 6 something came loose, engine light came on | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Nov 20119000 mi | tailgate rattles, fixed by adjusting latch. | ||
| Aug 201318000 mi | Tailgate would not close properly-Even when apparently close system would indicate it was open. Would rattle and de activated surround view of camera | ||
| Dec 201319000 mi | navigation screen went blank although the system was still working | ||
| Sep 201423000 miUS $278 | ignition coil | ||
| Dec 201424000 miUS $700 | replace discharging battery, change engine oil, replace radiator(warranty) | ||
| Jul 201527000 mi | noise coming from tailgate, body rattle | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 201699000 miUS $1200 | Had to replace compressor for dual zone climate control. | ||
| Sep 2016100000 miUS $65 | AC working inconsistently. Repaired hole in system and recharged. | ||
| Dec 2016103000 miUS $1200 | Battery showed issues, further checking also showed starter needed replacing. | ||
| Apr 2017110000 mi | AC didn't work, compressor not engaging. Turned out to be a bad connection. Fixed in 5 minutes with no parts used. | ||
| Jun 2018127000 mi | Fan was making a bad noise. Removed fan assembly and re-lubricated. Reinstalled and it works fine now. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Feb 201564700 miUS $900 | Waterpump failure. Replaced waterpump and thermostat. Dealer only part. No aftermarket available | ||
| May 201569000 miUS $130 | Misfire in cylinder 3. Replaced coil on cylinder 3 and all 6 spark plugs. Still have CEL on. | ||
| Oct 201580500 miUS $350 | Passenger side front CV Joint malfunctioned due to excessive sprited driving. Dealer part cost +$800. I went aftermarket and got it for $120. | ||
| Apr 201686700 mi | Water pump failed in less than a year of installation. Since it's a oem part, BMW covers the cost of replacing. Warranty covers up to 2 years. | ||
| Jul 201690000 miUS $150 | Car had a oil leak coming from the oil filter housing and oil cooler. Replaced both gaskets and did oil change. Hose from head to thermostat had broken flange. Had to order new one from dealership and more coolant. | ||
| Nov 2017120000 miUS $200 | Starter completely died. Had to replace. Severe squeaking noise coming from drivers side strut. Failed bump stop Also found out my secondary DISA valve was completely missing. Flap broke and was sitting inside the head above the valves in cylinder 3. | ||
| Jun 2018127000 miUS $700 | A/C stopped working. Noticed radiator fan not functioning as before and making noise. Replaced the fan with one from the dealer since no aftermarket was available. A/C still doesn't work, need to troubleshoot it some more. | ||
| Sep 2018129000 miUS $400 | Strut hats, bump stops, and thrust arms were replaced. The strut hat and bump stop damage happened due to terrible roads. The thrust arm bushings needed to be replaced but it's cheaper to replace the entire arm. | ||
2010 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Apr 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201358000 miUS $900 | evaporator coil | ||
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