Recalls ·2013 BMW X5 Xdrive35d

2013 BMW X5 Xdrive35d recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 BMW X5 Xdrive35d. Owners filed 162 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2013 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls0
Complaints162
Fires reported3in stored complaints

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What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine20 · 50%
Unknown or other9 · 22%
Power train9 · 22%
Electrical system8 · 20%
Fuel/propulsion system4 · 10%
Engine and engine cooling3 · 8%
Service brakes2 · 5%
Seat belts2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

The EGR Cooler has gone bad and I have been driving around with carbon monoxide in my car causing extreme headaches and nausea. I did not know that was the problem and it took 2 visits to the dealer to figure it out. The EGR cooler was dirty and blocked before we purchased the vehicle and there have been a couple…

Engine · Dec 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

The EGR system in my 2013 BMW x5d has failed. There is a recall notice for the EGR system on the 2014 BMW x5d with the same engine and exhaust system related to a fire warning. It would seem to make sense to include the my car in the recall under the circumstances.

Engine · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

The componet that failed is the cars electric system in the rear. Battery gets so hot its melted a 2nd orange box on top of the battery. Burned a hole right through. Attempted to start the vehicle, now it's throwing big sparks in the rear battery compartment. ABS warnings, brake warnings, it leaks. It will not start…

Electrical system · Dec 2025 · NHTSA complaint record

Rod bearings, got rod knock. When is bmw going to fix this? This is my second N55 engine to dies from this problem, first one being my 3 series. They should be held accountable for this problem.

Power train · Nov 2021 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.