2015 BMW X5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2015 BMW X5, 34% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 99,000. Four of these reports involved fires, and BMW issued recall 18V755000 for the EGR cooler on related models.
- Engine complaints
- 51
- 34% of 152
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 99,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine compartment fires reported while driving at highway speeds, sometimes preceded by a coolant warning or visible sparks.
- Sudden engine stalling followed by loss of power, with at least one case where the engine caught fire after stopping.
- EGR cooler coolant leaks that allowed exhaust fumes and soot into the vehicle, causing headaches and nausea.
- Owners covered under recall 18V755000 for the EGR cooler reported long waits for parts and repair delays beyond a reasonable time.
- Dashboard warning lights and loss of power steering assist appearing suddenly while the vehicle was parked or shortly after starting.
- Reports of oil leaks and failing CCV hoses linked to the N63 V8 engine at moderate mileage.
When 2015 BMW X5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 28, 2016, latest Sep 9, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 BMW X5
- NHTSA 18V755000Oct 25, 2018Engine44,368 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
Risk: The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine complaints by X5 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2015 BMW X5?
- NHTSA lists 51 engine complaints for the 2015 X5, which is 34% of the 152 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 BMW X5 engine?
- Yes. Recall 18V755000, reported October 25, 2018, covers the EGR cooler on several BMW models including the 2015 740Ld xDrive lineage; BMW dealers inspect and replace the EGR cooler as needed.
- At what mileage do 2015 X5 engine problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2015 X5 is 99,000 miles, based on NHTSA complaint data.
- Have there been engine fires reported on the 2015 BMW X5?
- Yes. NHTSA data shows 4 fire reports and 2 injuries tied to complaints in the engine category for the 2015 X5.
- How does the 2015 X5 compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 2015 X5's engine complaints made up 34% of all complaints that year, lower than 2011 (45%) and 2020 (44%) but higher than 2017 (23%) and 2023 (16%).