2017 BMW X5 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2017 BMW X5, 23% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 61,000. There is a related recall (18V755000) for the EGR cooler on other BMW models but it does not cover the X5.
- Engine complaints
- 17
- 23% of 74
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 61,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine loses power or stalls unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with warning lights illuminated and no clear cause identified by the dealer.
- Owners report water pump failures triggering an engine overheat message and a loss of power that limits speed to well under normal highway speeds.
- Some drivers describe the engine seizing entirely while underway, resulting in a sudden shutdown.
- Radiator fan and cooling system components have been reported as malfunctioning, contributing to overheating even after parts were replaced.
- A few owners report the emission system's SCR tank failing, with the issue surfacing around the reported mileage of 66K per the complaint text.
- Complete engine failure requiring replacement has been reported by at least one owner.
When 2017 BMW X5 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 11, 2017, latest Oct 8, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2017 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 many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 BMW X5?
- NHTSA lists 17 engine complaints for the 2017 X5, which is 23% of the 74 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 BMW X5 engine?
- There is a related recall, campaign 18V755000, covering the EGR cooler, but it applies to other BMW models like the 328d and X3 xDrive28d, not the 2017 X5.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2017 X5?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 61,000 for engine-related complaints on the 2017 X5.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to engine complaints?
- NHTSA records one crash and one injury among the engine-area complaints for the 2017 X5, with no reported fires.
- Is the engine complaint rate higher for the 2017 X5 than other years?
- The 2017 X5's engine complaint share of 23% is lower than several other model years, including 2010 at 43% and 2011 at 45%, based on NHTSA data.