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2019 Bmw X5 Transmission Problems

14 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

14
Complaints
2
Crashes
Jan 2025Dec 2025
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (14)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2025

while stopped in traffic on a freeway in fast lane, the vehicle was in the "stop/go" mode. When I pressed the accelerator, the engine failed to start. On multiple attempts engine would not start and I could smell electrical burn.

NHTSA #: 11702459
criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2024

Reference recall No. 24V-576, I believe the issue reported in the recall is related to the 'Auto Start' feature of the vehicle. As a result of this failure, the safety issue can be much serious than what is stated in recall.

NHTSA #: 11618167
criticalPOWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2021

While I was driving the car alone around 7:30pm 5/13/2021 on the way to a restaurant, after I pushed the gas pedal to pass another car (accelerated to about 50mile-55mile/hr), the car all of a sudden accelerated on itself. I noticed right away after my right foot moved away from the gas pedal (from 50 to 55 then up to 65mile/hr, I stopped my observation since it was getting too fast).

NHTSA #: 11416691
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

I purchased a used BMW from a local dealership, unaware that the vehicle had unresolved safety and mechanical issues.

NHTSA #: 11671458
highPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2025

vehicle has been vibrating at low speeds when turning or when backing up. Took vehicle to BMW dealership (BMW of Nashville in Franklin, TN) multiple times during the past 18 months without resolution. On my visit for the same issue this month, dealership finally recognized the issue and said there was a BMW bulletin out about the issue SIB 27 02 20.

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NHTSA #: 11655405
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2025

I am reporting a serious safety defect involving the oil pump assembly on my 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i. While driving at low speed in normal conditions, a sudden dashboard warning appeared stating: “Engine oil pressure too low — stop carefully.” I immediately pulled over and shut off the engine.

NHTSA #: 11703212
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

Failed components 1. oil pump $8769.41 2. Cylinder Head Assembly- Valve Cover $4280.83 3.

NHTSA #: 11696693
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Oct 2025

My starter motor overheated and my car would not start and my car indicated the fluids and components were overheated - my dealership confirmed the problem with a video they sent me. If I was still driving the car, I don't know what would have happened to me my daughter and husband in the vehicle. I called my service rep and the dealership is looking into it as my VIN does not have the recall.

NHTSA #: 11693522
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Filed: Jan 2025

Starter: The vehicle did not start at 44,000 miles. The local repair shop replaced a new starter for $1,100

NHTSA #: 11634344
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2024

BMW jerking and shuttering sensation and rough grinding noise when driving at low speed 2-5 MPH and while turning at 2-5 MPH. Safety was put at risk with while turning with oncoming traffic and when vehicles directly behind me. The problem has been reproduced and confirmed by the BMW dealership service department.

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NHTSA #: 11618255
mediumPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Mar 2021

I was driving on 10 freeway west 750 am on 2/23 there was traffics everybody was behaving I was keeping distance of at least 2-3 car distance all of sudden my car accelerated making a loud noise from the hood my foot was on the brakes but I could not stop the car I hit from car my foot was althe way on the brakes I let it go after the impact bmw doesn't not want to take responsibility I have a police report from me and from driver that we had a good distance between two cars it was at the baldwin park city on 10 freeway

NHTSA #: 11404457
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Feb 2019

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 bmw x5. While driving 35 MPH, "leveler select defect" appeared on the instrument panel followed by "transmission defect, do not turn vehicle off". The contact stated that the vehicle was able to shift into drive, neutral, and reverse, but could not shift into park.

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NHTSA #: 11174343
lowPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Aug 2024

BMWUSA failed to advise me of B120524 starter recall. As a result of their failure I have incurred damages that the manufacturer is unwilling to reimburse.

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NHTSA #: 11608972
lowPOWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
CrashFiled: Apr 2021

My brand new bmw x 5 could not be stopped on the traffics time in am this happened two times bmw doesn't want to help me this car not safe and dangerous to drive makes a lots of mounded from the engine and cannot stop the car

NHTSA #: 11406855

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