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BMW X5 2001 Engine Problems

42 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2001 BMW X5 - 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage42 complaints

42 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V206000Reported June 21, 2001 - 76,469 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 76,469 vehicles across all affected models.

02V138000Reported May 16, 2002 - 1,550 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,550 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System24Latches, Locks and Linkages18Air Bags18Visibility15Power Train15Vehicle Structure12
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.