2013 BMW X5 electrical system problems
The 2013 BMW X5 has 21 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING ONE RAINY AFTERNOON ON A CITY ROAD, I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE SMOKE TURNED INTO FLAMES. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911. AN OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER STOPPED AND HAD A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. HE WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT MOST OF THE FIRE UNTIL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT SHOWED UP AND…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2013 BMW X5 have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2013 BMW X5 electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.