2008 BMW X5 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 BMW X5, 8% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest transmission complaint count among 21 X5 model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 52,801 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 18
- 8% of 235
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 52,801 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 BMW X5 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 24, 2008, latest Dec 18, 2024.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 BMW X5
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by X5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 BMW X5 have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 BMW X5, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 52,801 miles.
- Which BMW X5 year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2011 BMW X5 has the most transmission complaints (65), compared with 18 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 BMW X5?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW X5 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.