2009 BMW X5 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2009 BMW X5, 33% of all 157 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 21 X5 model years. These complaints report 4 fires. Median mileage at failure: 91,525 miles.
- Fuel System complaints
- 52
- 33% of 157
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,525 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
When 2009 BMW X5 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 15, 2009, latest Jul 15, 2024.
Fuel System recalls for the 2009 BMW X5
- NHTSA 16V746000Oct 17, 2016Fuel System136,188 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Risk: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 13V339000Aug 7, 2013Fuel System1,540 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Risk: The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
- NHTSA 11V441000Aug 19, 2011Fuel System2,120 vehicles
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009 x5 xdrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from october 1, 2008, through june 12, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Risk: The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly leading to a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater free of charge. The safety recall began on october 11, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Fuel System 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 2009 BMW X5 have fuel system problems?
- NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2009 BMW X5, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 91,525 miles.
- Which BMW X5 year has the most fuel system complaints?
- The 2009 BMW X5 has the most fuel system complaints (52), compared with 52 for the 2009.
- Is there a fuel system recall for the 2009 BMW X5?
- Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW X5 concern the fuel system: 16V746000, 13V339000, and 11V441000.