2019 BMW X5 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 BMW X5, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 19,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil pump” (44% of reports).
- 52engine complaints
- 19,500median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $7,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil pump: mentioned in 23 of 52 complaints (44%)
- B58TU engine: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
- Safety concern: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2019 BMW X5 at $7,450, and half of them between $3,450 and $8,000.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
BMW X5 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X5 | 3 | 11% | — |
| 2025 X5 | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2024 X5 | 13 | 9% | 4,023 |
| 2023 X5 | 5 | 15% | — |
| 2022 X5 | 12 | 17% | — |
| 2021 X5 | 25 | 23% | 8,610 |
| 2020 X5 | 33 | 29% | 62,836 |
| 2019 X5 | 52 | 27% | 19,500 |
| 2018 X5 | 11 | 15% | — |
| 2017 X5 | 12 | 16% | 30,000 |
| 2016 X5 | 14 | 19% | 69,000 |
| 2015 X5 | 42 | 28% | 79,000 |
| 2014 X5 | 16 | 16% | 78,500 |
| 2013 X5 | 45 | 30% | 56,000 |
| 2012 X5 | 92 | 34% | 70,200 |
| 2011 X5 | 110 | 42% | 73,000 |
| 2010 X5 | 40 | 32% | 72,000 |
| 2009 X5 | 30 | 22% | 85,500 |
| 2008 X5 | 66 | 31% | 65,000 |
| 2007 X5 | 9 | 13% | 99,250 |
| 2006 X5 | 7 | 4% | 77,500 |
| 2005 X5 | 12 | 15% | 86,750 |
| 2004 X5 | 9 | 14% | 110,000 |
| 2003 X5 | 11 | 11% | 122,611 |
| 2002 X5 | 7 | 7% | 93,000 |
| 2001 X5 | 7 | 4% | 188,530 |
| 2000 X5 | 1 | 3% | 122,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software; electrical system:starter assembly
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5, X7, 2020 3 Series Sedan, X6, 2020-2021 7 Series Sedan, 2020 8 Series Convertible, 8 Series Coupe, and 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe vehicles. Please see the recall report for the complete list of models. In the event the starter motor fails, repeated attempts to start the vehicle can cause the starter motor to overheat from an electrical overload.
Risk: A starter motor that overheats can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 27, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine; fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased a BMW X5 on August 5. Several weeks later, I kept noticing rubber pieces coming out of the engine so I lifted the hood and saw disconnected hoses, fraying, holes, extremely worn engine parts and pink wrapping around one metal hose. Two weeks ago a safety recall notice popped up on my…
Engine oil pump failure. The housing for the oil pump is made out of plastic and know to fail due to the part turning brittle in the engine surrounded by oil and heat. The oil pump housing has cracked causing a failure at the pump housing. The results are catastrophic engine failure as well as not…
The BMW B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine utilizes a variable-displacement oil pump incorporating internal components manufactured from thermoplastic rather than traditional metal. These plastic internal parts are prone to severe thermal degradation and brittleness over time. Under normal…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 BMW X5s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 BMW X5 (27% of the 192 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 BMW X5 engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 19,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2019 BMW X5?
Owners report a typical cost of $7,450 (half paid between $3,450 and $8,000), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 BMW X5?
The most frequent phrase is “oil pump”, in 23 of 52 complaints, followed by “b58tu engine” (5).
Other 2019 BMW X5 problems
See all 2019 BMW X5 problems or engine problems across all X5 years.