Major Problems with BMW X5 - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what BMW X5 model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2011, for instance, is the worst year for the X5. Older X5 vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst BMW X5 Problems

ENGINE
2013 BMW X5 June 4, 2017 Victims: 4 Mileage: 50000 miles

Vehicle parked and turned off at my home. many hours later vehicle was discovered by a one of my children on fire . resulting fire destroyed the auto and ignited a major fire to my residence.

AIR BAGS
2017 BMW X5 December 20, 2016 Victims: 3 Mileage: 250 miles

Our 2017 bmw x5 was involved in a fatal car accident and the driver's side air bag did not deploy causing a head injury. a driver was driving southbound lost control on ice and went into the northbound lane where another vehicle struck the out of control car causing those vehicles to hit our bmw and pushing our vehicle off the road. *tr

BODY
2012 BMW X5 June 12, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 17350 miles

While driving at 70 mph on the freeway, my sunroof spontaneously shattered into a million pieces. no other vehicles were around and no falling debris was nearby. the sunroof exploded outward with a loud bang, like a gunshot. glass rained down inside the car and my passenger and i were cut while trying to remove pieces of glass from the interior. *tr

What is the most common problem with BMW X5?

Overall the worst problem with BMW X5 relates to AIR BAGS problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific X5 years that are prone to issues with these components.

AIR BAGS 494 ENGINE 353 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 186 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 167 POWER TRAIN 166 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 99 SERVICE BRAKES 92 STEERING 81 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 73 SEATS 55 BODY 54 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 43 SEAT BELTS 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 37 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 32 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 31 SUSPENSION 25 ENGINE 22 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 21 LATCH 21 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 19 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 15 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 15 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 13 FRONTAL 11 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 11 VISIBILITY/WIPER 11 FUEL PUMP 10 DOOR 9 COOLING SYSTEM 9 STRUCTURE 8 WHEELS 8 PARKING BRAKE 7 TIRES 7 HEADLIGHTS 7 FAN 7 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 6 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 5 ELECTRICAL 5 VISIBILITY 4 DRIVESHAFT 4 EXHAUST SYSTEM 4 GASOLINE 4 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 4 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 4 BRAKE LIGHTS 4 SIDE/WINDOW 4 FRONT PASSENGER 4 EQUIPMENT 3 AIR CONDITIONER 3 WIRING 3 DRIVELINE 3 IGNITION 3 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 MOTOR 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 ABS WARNING LIGHT 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 CRANKCASE (PCV) 2 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 TREAD/BELT 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 MODULE 2 REAR 2 SWITCH 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 CONTROL ARM 2 ARM 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 SIDEWALL 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 EXTERIOR 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 RIM 2 COLUMN 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2 INFLATOR MODULE 2 BUMPERS 1 FRONT 1 DELIVERY 1 DISC 1 ROTOR 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 DRUM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 RETRACTOR 1 FRONT 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 PADS 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CHILD SEAT 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 STORAGE 1 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 FRONT UNDERHOOD 1 TRUNK LID 1 LOWER ARM 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 LEAF 1 DRUM 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1 MARKINGS 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 SOFTWARE 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 OTHER 1
The information about BMW X5 common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.

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