BMW X5 Second generation (E70) - Facelift (2011 - 2013)

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Second generation (E70) - Facelift of BMW X5 has been in production since 2011 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. The weight of the car has decreased by 22 lbs.
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2013 BMW X5 Engines list
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2012 BMW X5 Engines list
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2011 BMW X5 Engines list
BMW X5 Second generation (E70) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Second generation (E70) - Facelift | |
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Body style | SUV |
Engine options | N63B44B, 4.4L V-8, 444 HP, 479 lb/ft |
N63B44A, 4.4L V-8, 402 HP, 443 lb/ft | |
N55B30, 3.0L I-6, 315 HP, 332 lb/ft | |
M57D30T2, 3.0L I-6, 232 HP, 369 lb/ft | |
Length | 191.1 - 191.2 in |
Width | 76.10 in |
Height | 69.90 in |
Wheelbase | 115.50 in |
Curb weight | 4960 - 5379 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front Headroom | 36.6 - 39.3 in |
Rear Headroom | 39 - 39.3 in |
Front shoulder room | 60.00 in |
Rear shoulder room | 58.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 22.50 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 14 - 19/20 - 26 |
Payload capacity | 1290 lb |
Towing capacity | 6000 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 5.1 - 9.3 sec |
¼ mile time | 13.8 - 16.8 sec |
BMW X5 Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the BMW X5 Second generation (E70) - Facelift production period from 2011 to 2013 drivers have reported 529 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 X5 |
98
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2012 X5 |
212
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2011 X5 |
219
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS takata recall :i was told it could take up to a year to replace the defect in my driver's side... |
185
~ 12297 miles |
ENGINE vehicle developed significantly reduced fuel mileage after the first 500 miles. in town range dropped by 40% to 7.8 mpg... |
171
~ 62596 miles |
POWER TRAIN vehicle developed significantly reduced fuel mileage after the first 500 miles. in town range dropped by 40% to 7.8 mpg... |
104
~ 48965 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM vehicle developed significantly reduced fuel mileage after the first 500 miles. in town range dropped by 40% to 7.8 mpg... |
51
~ 55566 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 3 separate occasions the electric door locks have locked the car with the key fob inside the car. on... |
37
~ 58246 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER after a concert i drove my x5 out off a parking lot with my wife. i could feel a little... |
31
~ 58608 miles |
STEERING recently started to lose power steering assistance while driving. took it to chevy dealer they said there was a bulletin... |
30
~ 80448 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING this past winter i took my bmw in twice (mar 28 2014 and apr 22 2014) because a clicking noise... |
15
~ 22273 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE exploding sunroof. 2013 bmw x5 sunroof exploded with a sound like a gunshot while driving on clear day in low... |
10
~ 31635 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw x5. the contact stated that when braking to a stop the vehicle would... |
10
~ 99116 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i leased my 2012 bmw x5 35i in may 2011. i was driving on the interstate with 2 toddlers at... |
9
~ 18878 miles |
SEAT BELTS seat belt gets 'stuck' and does not automatically fasten.... |
8
~ 72165 miles |
SUSPENSION driveshaft univsal joints are recalled but no remedy available from bmw. this could cause a crash according to their letter.... |
8
~ 51425 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS warning light on dash that reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag tensioner or belt-force limiter." bmw dealer (roadshow... |
7
~ 69000 miles |
SEATS warning light on dash that reads "fault in passenger restraint system affecting airbag tensioner or belt-force limiter." bmw dealer (roadshow... |
5
~ 46583 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL no accident just a safety issue with acceleration delay. total lack of acceleration at a stop to go. there is... |
5
~ 31540 miles |
WHEELS drive shaft malfunction. was driving this morning and made a normal left turn and i heard something pop and as... |
4
~ 56750 miles |
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. while the contact's wife was driving 20 mph she turned the steering... |
4
~ 117000 miles |
TIRES 2 of 4 pirelli verde scorpion - run flat (255/55 r18 109h m + s all season run flat) tires... |
4
~ 108108 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY exploding sunroof. 2013 bmw x5 sunroof exploded with a sound like a gunshot while driving on clear day in low... |
4
~ 27088 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING the rear reading lamps in the vehicle have no protective cover over the halogen bulbs and are located right next... |
4
~ 55250 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL my x5 has only 65000 miles and i already has problem with the ccc the ccc is making the battery |
3
~ 73959 miles |
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR occupancy seat sensor is malfunctioning. the part to fix the item is $1 500 including labor. the part is out... |
3
~ 113000 miles |
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2013 bmw x5. consumer writes in regards to airbag and driveshaft failure safety recalls. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer... |
3
~ 18667 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN vehicle shudders and makes loud noises while turning. took it to a mechanic and found out that this was a... |
2
~ 79250 miles |
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the fuel pump suddenly failed while driving on the highway at 75 mph (legal speed limit) with no warning and... |
2
~ 38235 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER in late december 2014 the right headlight washer nozzle and cover fell off some time during use (vehicle speed is... |
2
~ 34200 miles |
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a 2011 bmw x5 35i premium. i find it inexcusable to have brake dust continually ruining my wheels... |
2
~ 3150 miles |
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving one rainy afternoon on a city road i noticed smoke coming from under the hood. the smoke turned... |
1
~ 61000 miles |
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. while the engine was running the contact heard an abnormal noise. there... |
1
~ 109533 miles |
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2013 bmw x5. the contact stated that the service engine indicator flashed intermittently. the vehicle... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES the events leading up to the failure when backing out of garage the front right tire blow up for no... |
1
~ 147156 miles |
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. while driving various speeds the vehicle went into limp mode due to... |
1
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CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. while driving 30 mph the contact noticed shaking coming from the steering... |
1
~ 44500 miles |
TREAD/BELT > TIRES rear tires quickly lost all tread leading to dangerous handling. front tires of same age and mileage but different size |
1
~ 66000 miles |
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. while accelerating from a red light the contact heard a loud noise... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. while driving at an unknown speed another driver alerted the contact that... |
1
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RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that his tire constantly lost air pressure. the vehicle... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES door locked itself with key inside and can not open. *tr... |
1
~ 9000 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL while driving at about 45 mph the engine sputtered with a message displaying "engine malfunction" and the vehicle lost power... |
1
~ 9598 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the tpm error... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2012 bmw x5. upon engine start up when cold the engine surges excessively. if the transmission is engaged during the |
1
~ 1300 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph on a slight... |
1
~ 8783 miles |
VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle... |
1
~ 469 miles |
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. the vehicle... |
1
~ 469 miles |
MARKINGS > TIRES can i get listing of any open recall campaign on 2011 bmw x5 35d manufactured on september 26 2010. thanks |
1
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INTERIOR LIGHTING the overhead reading lights (4) in my bmw x5 do not have protective covers on them and they become extremely... |
1
~ 500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your BMW X5 and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your BMW X5 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
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Xotic Tech Universal Front Bumper Lip Ch...
- [Model] - Universal fitment for most vehicle front bumper lip.(Please measure and check the position you are going to install the spoiler, and make sure these splitters will fit your vehicle before purchase.)
- [Material] -...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
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Xotic Tech 29" Side Skirt Extension Spli...
- [Model] - One whole piece direct fit for most of the cars
- [Material] - Made of high grade gloss black PP material enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath...
Fender flares
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Carpartsinnovate For 07-13 BMW E70 Arch ...
- Complete set, comes with 4 pieces (2X FRONT & 2X REAR)
- Trouble-free installation
- DOT approved, meets all OE specifications.
- High quality materials last longer and get you noticed!
- We offer a 30 day money back...
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Spec-D Tuning 4PC Front + Rear Arch Exte...
- ✔️ All of Our Items are 100% In Original Packaging! You Will Never Receive a Used Item From Us!
- ✔️ Items are Exactly the Same as Shown in the Images! You Will Receive the Exact...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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Godspeed MRS1488 MonoRS Coilover Suspens...
- Compatible With BMW X5 (E70) 2008 009 2010 2011 2012 2013; W/o Self-Leveling; Electronic suspensions - a warning light will be illuminated for the adaptive damping system but the vehicle will function normally.
- Spring Rate...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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Ksport Coilovers Suspension Kit CBM260-K...
- 36-WAY ADJUSTABLE DAMPING - All Ksport coilovers offer 36 levels of damping which allow you the ability to perfectly dial in your coilover kit. Set damping to full soft for a nice comfortable cruising setting...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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3D Aluminum Alloy American US Flag Decal...
- Note: Please refer to picture 2 for size. The size of each shape is different. Please confirm the shape and size you need carefully before purchasing.Waterproof, light, no shrinkage, no fading, no rust.
- Quality: High...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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