2019 BMW X5 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 194 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 BMW X5 overview page.
What owners report
“Starter: The vehicle did not start at 44,000 miles. The local repair shop replaced a new starter for $1,100”NHTSA complaint 11634344 — filed 01/06/2025
“BMW jerking and shuttering sensation and rough grinding noise when driving at low speed 2-5 mph and while turning at 2-5 mph. Safety was put…”NHTSA complaint 11618255 — filed 10/05/2024
“BMWUSA failed to advise me of B120524 starter recall. As a result of their failure I have incurred damages that the manufacturer is unwilling to…”NHTSA complaint 11608972 — filed 08/16/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2019 BMW X5 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2019 BMW X5: 20 of 194 complaints on file (10.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2019 BMW X5 have in total?
194 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 0 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
