Power Train Related Problems of the 2015 BMW X5

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2015 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the transfer case (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2015 BMW X5

The Power Train problem

Catastrophic driveshaft u-joint failure - BMW X5 - production date? 09. 22. 2014 repair was made by BMW dealership. Noted similar recall on 2011-2014 models. I believe my car was an early 2015 production model and was effected by the same issue. Current mileage on the vehicle is 93,000 miles.   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Tl the contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle started to hesitate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to his destination.   Read details...

The Constant Velocity Joint problem

The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 mph, the front driveshaft detached and damaged the transmission. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that the u-joint had dislodged and caused the failure.   Read details...


Power Train related problems in other BMW X5 model year vehicles:



X5 Service Bulletins
X5 Safety Recalls
X5 Defect Investigations