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BMW X5

2009 only

198 classified complaints 11 recalls

2009 BMW X5 have 198 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 11 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 87,050 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full BMW X5 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 55 complaints

Median onset: 87,050 miles. 1.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 28 complaints

Median onset: 107,500 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 84,308 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 17 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles. 5.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 16 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 8 complaints

Median onset: 70,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Accessory belt, tensioner and pulleys · Engine 7 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 44,960 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2009 model year. See the full BMW X5 report for every year and full specs/safety data.