2009 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

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2009 BMW X5 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • 3.0si Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive48i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive48i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35d Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • 4.8i Premium Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.0L 2996CC l6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 4799CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 4.8L 4837CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.0L 2993CC l6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2009 BMW X5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V36400025/05/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 xDrive3

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners

NHTSA #11V44100019/08/2011Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WA

Consequence

THE FUEL FILTER HEATER COULD REMAIN ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND LEAD TO A DEAD BATTE

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY

NHTSA #16V74600017/10/2016Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i

Consequence

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel p

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall b

NHTSA #20V01600015/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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 xDri

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owner

NHTSA #20V01700015/01/2020Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDr

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only th

NHTSA #17V02000010/01/2017Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registere

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners

NHTSA #09V25500008/07/2009Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHE

Consequence

IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE AFFECTED REAR BRAKE DISC COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING AT THAT

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE DISCS AND, IF NECES

NHTSA #13V33900007/08/2013Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used

Consequence

The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead batte

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety

TSB #11032735

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #11015849

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 186,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #11014417

The Footwell Module (FRM) limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been supplementarily increased to 15 years / 240,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date.

TSB #10249027

The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho

TSB #10249437

The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.

TSB #10247567

Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: press

TSB #10245422

Customers may state that the alarm system (DWA) is not active after locking their unoccupied vehicle. Depending on the vehicles equipment and settings, no acoustic or optical confirmation (folding the mirrors/blinking confirmation) is notic

TSB #10244239

This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry

Showing the 8 most recent of 268 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20171228Component: POWER TRAINCrash reportedFire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINAT

20171228Component: ENGINECrash reportedFire reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONING VENTS AND SMOKE BEGAN TO FILL THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINAT

20181113Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A MULTIPLE VEHICLE COLLISION. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAIL

20130519Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 95 SOUTH, BETWEEN EXIT 28 TO 39( WILLMINGTON AREA, MA) YESTERDAY ( 5/18/13) ABOUT 6:30PM. I WAS ON FAST LANE, DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH, SUDDENLY THE CAR LOST POWER, THE DASHBOARD WARN

20220807Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFire reported

While parked in my driveway, the car by it self caught fire and melted the entire fusebox, major wire harness, entire right rear panel was burnt and melted, rear headliner, and rear light housing. Whe

Showing the 5 most serious of 203 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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