The service and repair manual for the 2011 BMW X5 — 4.4L V8 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.4L V8 — 268 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door · M Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive35d Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door · xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 395 complaints · 114 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2011 X5 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 790
- Engine Performance 13,810
- Accessories & Equipment 17,390
- General Information 2,695
- Body & Frame 8,546
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 407
- Brakes 209
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 546
- Restraints 1,921
- Drivelines & Axles 3,053
- Steering 1,422
- Electrical 9,275
- Suspension 3,637
- Engine Mechanical 6,422
- Transmission 1,717
- Front & Rear 310
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2011 X5
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V364000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › other fuel types › turbo/supercharger · 11V521000This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V746000The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. additionally, the fuel p.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 16V311000If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 20V016000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 20V017000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Equipment — other › labels · 10V233000Improper tire inflation can result in premature tire failure or reduced vehicle handling performance.
- Power Train — driveline › driveshaft · 17V138000If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction.
Owners have filed 395 complaints and BMW has issued 114 technical service bulletins for the 2011 X5. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2011 X5 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2011 X5?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2011 model year, covering the 4.4L V8 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 across the xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door, M Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive35d Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive30i Sport Utility 4-Door, xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2011 X5 problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2011 X5, covering air bags, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2011 X5 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2011 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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