2010 Bmw X5 - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB has received impressive safety ratings in various crash scenarios, with a 5-star rating for the front crash driver side and both side crash scenarios and a 4-star rating for the front crash passenger side. Additionally, the vehicle scored a 4-star rating for rollover protection. It also comes equipped with electronic stability control, enhancing its safety features. However, it does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

On a concerning note, there have been 134 complaints reported for this model, along with 22 recalls and 2 ongoing investigations. While the safety ratings are commendable, the high number of complaints and recalls raise some red flags regarding the overall safety and reliability of the 2010 BMW X5.

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Complaint Count

134

Recall Count

22

Investigation Count

2

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2010 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 4
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 4
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 4 4

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating 4 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 Not Rated
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2010 Bmw X5

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

Component Complaints

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Complaint:
"srs failure on the passenger front seat air bag. bmw has many safety issues with the code oc3. passenger seat occupancy mat failure, seat pad requires replacement at a cost of $2,000 bmw is aware and is tone deaf to this safety defect. bmw should care about people possible dying from the airbag failure to deploy."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-07-06
Complaint:
"the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle with a front-seat passenger in the vehicle, the srs airbag light remained illuminated, indicating that the front passenger’s side airbag was deactivated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger’s side seat pad was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 30,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-02-06
Complaint:
"passenger seat occupancy mat is not working when a passenger is seated in the car. the result is the srs air bang will not deploy in a auto accident. the vehicle was taken to a bmw dealer service department and all they did was reset the code. the problem never was resolved, because the srs warming light comes on when there is a passenger sitting in the passenger seat. i am scared to permit anyone from sitting in the seat. i contacted bmw of north america and they stated only the 2005-2008 models are being repaired by bmw. independent imported car service stated this is a common problem on the 2010 bmw x5 models…….the faulty code is oc3. please help me, thank you."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2015-01-06
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown air bag recall. after the vehicle was repaired, the air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. the contact stated that there was an unknown air bag recall however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the air bag module and seat sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-01-01
Complaint:
"constantly receive message "passenger restraint system malfunction: fault in passenger-restraint system affecting airbag, belt tensioner or belt force limiter.""
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2020-03-02
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. while driving approximately 65 mph on the highway, the air bags deployed without warning or impact. there were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer (hendrick bmw northlake, 10720 northlake auto plaza blvd, charlotte, nc 28269, (704)-321-8126), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact received a recall letter from the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags) after the failure. the failure mileage was 150,000."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-05-10
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v364000 (air bags) did not have the parts available for the recall remedy. the contact took the vehicle to rockville bmw dealer located at 1300 rockville pike, rockville, md 20852 but the parts were not available and no availability date. it was unknown if the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-09-11
Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 16v364000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the dealer (bmw of austin located at 7011 mcneil dr, austin, tx 78729; (512) 343-3500) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2016-05-02
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact did not notify a dealer. the manufacturer was notified in october of 2016. the manufacturer stated that the parts were going to be shipped in january of 2017 and that a dealer would call the contact. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag indicator malfunctioned and illuminated. vin tool confirms parts not available. parts distribution disconnect."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-01-05
Complaint:
"tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2010 bmw x5. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v364000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available."
Components Involved: AIR BAGS
Date of incident: 2018-03-05

Recalls for the 2010 Bmw X5

Component Recalls

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Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m vehicles, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m vehicles, 2009-2013 x5 xdrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2019-01-14
Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2009-2012 x5 xdrive35d, 2008-2012 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m, 2007-2012 x5 30si, x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 48i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m and 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (pspi-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous takata recalls. these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2020-01-15
Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5m vehicles, 2009-2011 x5 xdrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m vehicles, and 2010-2011 x6 activehybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5m vehicles, and 2008 bmw x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6 m vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." vehicles of..."
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2016-05-26
Recall:
"bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, 2009-2010 x5 xdrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m vehicles ever registered in the states of alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands or "zone a." bmw is also recalling certain 2007-2010 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x5 xdrive35d, x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i and x6m vehicles ever registered in the states of arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia or "zone b." bmw is also recalling certain 2007-2009 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i, x5 m, x5 xdrive35d, x6 xdrive35i,..."
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Component(s) Involved: AIR BAGS > FRONTAL > PASSENGER SIDE > INFLATOR MODULE
Date of incident: 2018-01-09

BMW Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

BMW ranks 12 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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