The 2021 BMW X5 has 28 ignition parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 16 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged and 4.4L V8 Turbocharged). Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2021 BMW X5, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules. Most of the listed parts are Ignition Coil (11 parts), Camshaft Position Sensor (9 parts) and Crankshaft Position Sensor (6 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 2 parts.
The 2021 BMW X5 was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 2021 BMW X5 ignition parts are WALKER PRODUCTS (4 parts), STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS (3 parts) and DELPHI (3 parts), plus 13 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement, Economy and Premium.
6 parts on this 2021 BMW X5 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303 (Camshaft Position Sensor) and DELPHI SS12377 (Crankshaft Position Sensor). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Camshaft Position Sensor
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOLSTEIN Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2CAM0303 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALKER PRODUCTS Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2351285 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor OnlyIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| ASTEMO / HITACHI Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | CPS0160 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| HELLA Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 009121011 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| HELLA Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 009168571 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | 3-Pin ConnectorIncludes Seal | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | PC1054 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| ÜRO PARTS Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 13627633958 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | sDrive40i or xDrive40i | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 5S16928 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | SS12339 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sensors that report camshaft position to the ECU. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
9 Camshaft Position Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X5, from HELLA, HOLSTEIN, WALKER PRODUCTS and 5 other brands. HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303 carries the "Popular" badge.
In the Economy grade, HOLSTEIN supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303.
The Standard Replacement section lists 7 options from HELLA, WALKER PRODUCTS, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 3 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. WALKER PRODUCTS 2351285 is listed in this group.
1 ungrouped part is not assigned to a grade, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include HOLSTEIN 2CAM0303, WALKER PRODUCTS 2351285 and ASTEMO / HITACHI CPS0160, among others listed above.
Crankshaft Position Sensor
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | SS12377 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| KARLYN / BREMI / STI Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 60468 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Bremi | View on Amazon |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | PC1197 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged | 2352068 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor Only | View on Amazon |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 2352069 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Sensor OnlyConnector Gender: Female | View on Amazon |
| WELLS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 5S16173 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the sensors that report crankshaft position and engine speed. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor.
6 Crankshaft Position Sensor parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X5, from WALKER PRODUCTS, DELPHI, KARLYN / BREMI / STI and 2 other brands. DELPHI SS12377 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes DELPHI SS12377, KARLYN / BREMI / STI 60468 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PC1197 and the remaining parts above.
Ignition Coil
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRENCO Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 368369 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes 36-2176 Boot Kit | View on Amazon |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | C983 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Ignition Coil Mounts to Cylinder Head | View on Amazon |
Premium
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEMO / HITACHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | IGC0189 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | sDrive40i or xDrive40iCoil On Plug | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | GN10882 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Popular Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 0986221124 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| BECK/ARNLEY Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 1788564 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| DENSO Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 6739208 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Direct Ignition Coil or Coil On Plug | View on Amazon |
| NGK Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 49061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | UF750 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| UNITED MOTOR PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | COP648 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| WALKER PRODUCTS Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 9212347 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Single Coil | View on Amazon |
This table covers the coils that fire each spark plug. Typical signs include a misfire that follows one cylinder, a snap in damp weather, or a coil that is swollen or cracked. Swap a suspect coil with a neighbor to confirm, then replace boots that tore on the way off.
11 Ignition Coil parts are listed for the 2021 BMW X5, from PRENCO, SPECTRA PREMIUM, ASTEMO / HITACHI and 8 other brands. ASTEMO / HITACHI IGC0189 carries the "Popular" badge.
Economy: 2 parts, from PRENCO and SPECTRA PREMIUM. A representative part number is PRENCO 368369.
The Premium section lists 2 options from ASTEMO / HITACHI and DELPHI — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. ASTEMO / HITACHI IGC0189 is listed in this group.
The Standard Replacement section: 7 options from BOSCH, BECK/ARNLEY, DENSO and 4 other brands. BOSCH 0986221124 is listed in this group.
Spark Plug
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOSCH Fits: 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 9787 | 🇺🇸 US | OE Fine Wire Double Iridium | View on Amazon |
| NGK Fits: 3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged | 96206 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA 🇲🇽 MX | Laser Iridium High Ignitability | View on Amazon |
This table covers the spark plugs for this engine. Typical signs include misfire under load, rough idle, or a flashing check-engine light. Verify the gap even on pre-gapped plugs, and replace coil boots that come off a high-mileage engine.
2 Spark Plug parts for the 2021 BMW X5 come from 2 brands — BOSCH and NGK.
Listed part numbers: BOSCH 9787 and NGK 96206.
Buying Ignition Parts for a 2021 BMW X5
On this vehicle, the ignition system delivers spark at the right moment — plugs, coils, wires, distributors and ignition modules.
- Match the engine first. Every ignition part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Ignition Coil and Camshaft Position Sensor .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ignition parts fit the 2021 BMW X5?
Our catalog currently lists 28 ignition parts for the 2021 BMW X5 across 4 subcategories and 16 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.0L L6 ELECTRIC/GAS Turbocharged, 3.0L L6 Turbocharged and 4.4L V8 Turbocharged). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do ignition parts differ between 2021 BMW X5 engines?
Yes. Every ignition part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of ignition problems on a 2021 BMW X5?
Common symptoms include misfires under load, rough idle, flashing check-engine light, or poor starting in damp weather. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What spark-plug gap is listed for the 2021 BMW X5?
Notes on this page include a 0.030" pre-set gap. Still verify against spec — even “pre-gapped” plugs should be checked before they go in.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace plugs and wires (or coil boots) as a set — one weak cylinder makes the whole set feel bad.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2021 BMW X5 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2021 BMW X5?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. Then gap matters even on “pre-gapped” plugs — verify against spec, and replace coil boots when they come off a high-mileage engine. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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