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BMW X5 2001 Power Train Problems

15 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2001 BMW X5 - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V196000Reported June 14, 2001 - 14,300 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 14,300 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine42Electrical System24Latches, Locks and Linkages18Air Bags18Visibility15Vehicle 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.