2009 BMW X5 Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 138 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2009 BMW X5 overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE FUEL CAP WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 11181087 — filed 02/19/2019
“MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING UNDER MY PASSENGER BACKSEAT WHERE THE FUEL PUMP IS LOCATED UP UNDER. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME, SNATCHED OUT SEAT…”NHTSA complaint 11084282 — filed 04/10/2018
“IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FUEL INJECTOR MALFUNCTIONED. THIS WAS DUE TO WATER LEAKING TO THIS AREA AS IT IS NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11071890 — filed 02/09/2018
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 BMW X5 have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2009 BMW X5: 37 of 138 complaints on file (26.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2009 BMW X5 have in total?
138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
