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Id Vehicle Make Vehicle Model Model Year Complaint Summary
007123765 BMW X5 2001 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. while driving 45 mph, the tail light indicator illuminated, which indicated that the passenger side rear light
007120932 BMW X5 2002 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. when making a turn at 10 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after it was shifted into
007117016 BMW X5 2001 Bmw x5 3.0l 2001 1) car lost power on the freeway requiring an emergency stop. very dangerous situation but no one was injured. 2) a hole in the
007113222 BMW X5 2001 Bmw x5 automatic transmission failed prematurely. the car only has 93000 miles. the transmission started to slip in reverse and the bmw dealer
007099418 BMW X5 2004 Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2004 bmw x5 (51400 failure mileage) at 55 mph, the steering wheel started to turn violently from right
006095851 BMW X5 2001 2001 bmw x5 right front axel boot discovered leaking after 5-1/2 years light duty (57k miles). left front one was found to be cracked and also needed
007093563 BMW X5 2001 Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. while driving at 65 mph a passenger touched the automatic window control button and the window fell off track
006093158 BMW X5 2000 Tl*- while driving the 2000 bmw x5 at 40 mph the transmission disengaged, causing the rpms to rise rather than dropping back into gear. the
006089190 BMW X5 9999 2001 bmw x-5 with 96,296 miles on odometer, experienced a loud bang, front end vibrated and came to a complete stop while proceeding through a busy
006089189 BMW X5 9999 2001 bmw x-5 with 96,296 miles on odometer, experienced a loud bang, front end vibrated and came to a complete stop while proceeding through a busy
006086723 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, all exterior lights failed, as well as, power brakes, power steering and the engine. after coasting to
006086722 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 mph, all exterior lights failed, as well as, power brakes, power steering and the engine. after coasting to
006086547 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a dark rural road, the vehicle lost all lights and power. eventually the engine completely died.
006086544 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on a country road at night, there was a loss of the headlights followed by the engine stalling without
006085624 BMW X5 2006 Dt*: the contact stated the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transmission was replaced, but
006085623 BMW X5 2006 Dt*: the contact stated the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transmission was replaced, but
006080141 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to roll the windows down, the motor failed to operate. all four windows were affected during the past four
006073139 BMW X5 2001 While parked, the automatic transmission shift lever moved into the reverse position, but the car failed to move with the lever in that position. we
004068766 BMW X5 2001 At 40k miles 4.4 x 5 had electrical failure, all dash lights and digital gauges went out when i turned the car on. drove with only speedometer and
006068300 BMW X5 2006 HID LIGHTS FROM OTHER CARS ARE BLINDING ME FROM BEHIND. *JB
006067510 BMW X5 2003 Dt*: the contact stated while making a slow left hand turn, the vehicle stalled without warning, but restarted each time. the dealership
003060299 BMW X5 2003 2003 x5 bmw three spoke steering wheel has a one-inch gap in one of the spokes. i got my finger caught in there a couple of times while driving. *
006054613 BMW X5 2001 Dt*: the contact stated in freezing conditions, the driver side door latch freezes shut. the dealership determined the latch needs to be replaced
004054042 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054041 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054040 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054039 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054038 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054037 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
004054036 BMW X5 2004 2004 bmw x5 steering vibrates and pulls slightly to the left, cigarette lighter came apart,center console opens on its own. *ts ***no answer required
005052964 BMW X5 2001 The driver and front passenger door mechanism freezes (frequently) in cold weather such that the door will open but will not latch when closed. the
005051568 BMW X5 2001 The window regulators for all four windows have had to be replaced over a 2 year period. was told by bmw dealer that this is a common problem but bmw
005049779 BMW X5 2003 Dt: the contact stated while driving the engine temperature raised all the way to the red without any warning. there wasn't any smoke or any other
005049561 BMW X5 2002 I drive a 2002 bmw x-5. i am extremely disappointed and frustrated by the failure of a basic component of my auto. on three separate occasions
003047300 BMW X5 2000 Dt: the contact stated the windshield wipers completely and randomly failed to work. the windshield wiper quit four times in two years. the first
005043290 BMW X5 2003 Premature wear of rear tires: the factory set angle of camber leads to severe cupping of the rear tires on a 2003 bmw x5 4.4 after 30000 miles, cord
005040587 BMW X5 2001 Purchased new x5 in sept. 2001 - and that's when my problems began! luckily the car was under warranty in the beginning, otherwise i would have paid
002040575 BMW X5 2001 The cooling fan began turning on and blow at maximum power by itself. this happened several times. i was not until we talked with a another person
005039447 BMW X5 2005 I own a 2000 bmw x5 that cost approximately $62,000. my vehicle has only 27,593 miles and needs transmission repairs totally over $8,000. i was
005038463 BMW X5 2004 Dear sir or madam- please see the email below which i sent to bmw of north america regarding recurring transmission issues with our x5. this is a
005036917 BMW X5 2001 My 2001 bmw x5 door locks get stuck when it is very cold, usually below 15 degrees fahrenheit. the key remote does not work & if i can get the
005034597 BMW X5 2001 ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL, NO ENTRY IN TO THE VEHICLE. WAS REPAIRED AND THEN FAILED AGAIN. *JB
005032173 BMW X5 2001 Dt: contact statd bmw x5 2001 caught on fire on july 21, 2005. the temperature gauge was at hot, the car started to lose power, the tachometer was
005023221 BMW X5 2001 After experiencing previous hesitation when accelerating and after dealer inspection, no faults were found and no corrective action was taken by the
005023220 BMW X5 2001 After experiencing previous hesitation when accelerating and after dealer inspection, no faults were found and no corrective action was taken by the
005015384 BMW X5 2001 While driving at approximately 80 mph steering gear broke. this happened with no warning. vehicle lost steering control. owner had the bmw roadside
005014040 BMW X5 2001 I purchased my 2001 bmw x5, new in sept of 2000. i began having problems with it pretty quickly. the most plauging problem was the gas gauge. it
005014039 BMW X5 2001 I purchased my 2001 bmw x5, new in sept of 2000. i began having problems with it pretty quickly. the most plauging problem was the gas gauge. it
005014038 BMW X5 2001 I purchased my 2001 bmw x5, new in sept of 2000. i began having problems with it pretty quickly. the most plauging problem was the gas gauge. it
005014037 BMW X5 2001 I purchased my 2001 bmw x5, new in sept of 2000. i began having problems with it pretty quickly. the most plauging problem was the gas gauge. it
005013488 BMW X5 2001 The window regulator failed. as a result, the rear driver side window fell into the door. the consumer stated that the same thing happened with all
005011958 BMW X5 2002 02 bmw x5 5 spd the shift lever will go into reverse rather than first because there is no resistance to pushing the lever into reverse. the dealer
005011287 BMW X5 2002 Over the years after purchasing my 2002 bmw x5, i have reported to the service department of weatherford bmw that the transmission would not shift
005007798 BMW X5 2000 While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. driver was unable to shift into reverse. vehicle was towed to a
004007480 BMW X5 2004 Nhtsa recall campaign 04v344000 concerning engine control module/engine stalling. after having the new digital engine management control unit
004007479 BMW X5 2004 Nhtsa recall campaign 04v344000 concerning engine control module/engine stalling. after having the new digital engine management control unit
005006512 BMW X5 2001 I have a 2001 bmw x5 which has problems with freezing front doors (bmw has acknowledged the design defect, reference # 200503100195, si 510204, and s.
005005868 BMW X5 2001 The consumer experienced sudden stalling at various speeds while on the road. the vehicle was taken to the shop, however the cause was undetermined
004004271 BMW X5 2000 My window regulators have failed twice on my 2000 bmw x5 4.4i. researching this problem on the web, it is a common occurence. my colleague with a
005003953 BMW X5 2001 I have 2001 bmw x5 3.0. after last week's snow storm and cold weather in boston area, my 2001 x5 doors are frozen. actually, i opened them from
005003458 BMW X5 2001 2001 bmw x5. in cold weather the doors freeze up not allowing access in or out of the vehicle. i have had to crawl through the hatch or rear doors to
005003326 BMW X5 2001 1) cold weather 2) not able to open the doors/not able to close it since the internal locks freeze 3) heat up the interior of the car for long
005003274 BMW X5 2001 I live in upstate ny. last night the temperatures dropped to a very chilly 0 degrees f. or so. in the morning i attempted to open the front driver's
005001968 BMW X5 2001 Event: cold weather below 15 degrees f. failure: door locks freeze so that doors can not be closed or passengers can not get out. door locks were
005001619 BMW X5 2001 Read that the bmw x5 had problems with it's door lock mechanism. i had experienced the locks not opening in the cold myself, and had seen several
005001459 BMW X5 2003 Bmw x-5 has caused two accidents by spontanous accelleration - after first accident bmw was contacted and engineers kept vehicle and determined that
003000852 BMW X5 2004 The consumer experienced sudden acceleration. *jb there were random problems when the vehicle was accelerated from stop. the electronic system
003000851 BMW X5 2004 The consumer experienced sudden acceleration. *jb there were random problems when the vehicle was accelerated from stop. the electronic system
004314095 BMW X5 2001 Bmw x-5 coolant system failure with only 26,800 miles. the coolant reservoir and tubes to the radiator burned out. also 3 power window regulators
004314094 BMW X5 2001 Bmw x-5 coolant system failure with only 26,800 miles. the coolant reservoir and tubes to the radiator burned out. also 3 power window regulators
004314043 BMW X5 2003 Driving bmw x5 at 50 mph, front differential locks up taking vehicle from 50 mph to approximately 25 mph in about 1 second then differential fails.
004313879 BMW X5 2003 Consumer was traveling 45 mph and vehicle surged forward, and drove roughly. a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. consumer
004313878 BMW X5 2003 Consumer was traveling 45 mph and vehicle surged forward, and drove roughly. a loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. consumer
004310411 BMW X5 2001 Failure of passenger door wiring harness, connections were corroded, causing the door to stop functioning i.e. door opening, door lock, window would
004310410 BMW X5 2001 Failure of passenger door wiring harness, connections were corroded, causing the door to stop functioning i.e. door opening, door lock, window would
004310030 BMW X5 2001 Driver door would not close/latch in weather of 25 degrees. door finally closed, but handle would not open the door. latch/mechanism in door frozen
004309625 BMW X5 2001 Normal driving, radiator reservoir cracked during normal driving, leaking very hot radiator fluid, causing smoking, stopped vehicle, and had it
004301096 BMW X5 2001 Fuel tank leaking. took to dealership. needed fuel tank and lines replaced. over $4,000 in repairs for a 2001? asked about recall on fuel tanks tsb
004300912 BMW X5 2003 The vehicle stalls while in motion. purchased an x5 in december 2002. prior to reaching 400 total miles, the car stalled twice while in motion, thus
002298739 BMW X5 2002 Onboard computer readout is missing lights. more and more lights are starting to fail. the service guy has a simple solution, buy a new board....
004297482 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FUEL TANK. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
004294287 BMW X5 2001 Vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration. causing the vehicle to accelerate like a rocket. consumer sustained burns vehicle crashed into wall. *
004293337 BMW X5 2002 My wife was driving her x5 on a very cold day in january. she heard a loud bang as if she had hit something. she stopped the car but saw nothing so
000291768 BMW X5 2001 Steering column binds when turning in either direction. *ak the vehicle was taken tot the dealer who determined that the vehicle was operating within
004281215 BMW X5 2001 While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart but was unable to start. the driver noticed that the check engine light
004280474 BMW X5 2002 Within 6 weeks of driving in hot weather, the vehicle (2002 bmw x5 3.0 liter) stalled when turning left. most recent was in traffic, nearly causing
002277058 BMW X5 2002 What women should know what all bmw x5 owners should fear, and why bmw should recall their suv. i am a 36-year-old woman. i drive a 2002 bmw x5.
002277057 BMW X5 2002 What women should know what all bmw x5 owners should fear, and why bmw should recall their suv. i am a 36-year-old woman. i drive a 2002 bmw x5.
003276567 BMW X5 2002 Several computer related malfunction occurred. the abs failure warning, dsc warning, check engine warning, engine fail safe mode warning light come
003276566 BMW X5 2002 Several computer related malfunction occurred. the abs failure warning, dsc warning, check engine warning, engine fail safe mode warning light come
003276435 BMW X5 2001 I took delivery of my new x5 4.4, on august 28, 2000. there were light brown spots on the entire vehicle. because of the late hour in the evening,
004273432 BMW X5 2001 Consumer stated vehicle made a grinding noise near the front left area. vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who determined that there was something
004272136 BMW X5 2000 1.windshield wipers suddenly stopped working at highway speed during heavy rain and traffic putting me in a dangerous situation (problem was not
0000271775 BMW X5 2003 While driving 70 mph vehicle stalled. driver was able to pull over. vehicle taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that
004270948 BMW X5 2001 The consumer parked and turn the vehicle off. after exiting the vehicle the consumer turned around and noticed smoking coming from the steering wheel
0000269320 BMW X5 2004 TRANSMISSION SHUTS DOWN WHILE ENGINE IS STILL RUNNING. A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES SAYING TRANSMISSION HAS SHUT DOWN. *AK
0000266323 BMW X5 2003 WHILE DRIVING DASHBOARD LIGHT/HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THIS HAPPENED 90% OF THE TIME WHEN THE HEATER FOR THE SEATS WAS USED. *AK
003264814 BMW X5 2002 STALLING PROBLEM DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE, AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH DAMAGED OTHER PARTS. (NAR) *PH *CB
003264813 BMW X5 2002 STALLING PROBLEM DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE, AND SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHICH DAMAGED OTHER PARTS. (NAR) *PH *CB
0000261662 BMW X5 2002 While driving during inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped operating and resulted in poor visibility to the driver. the cause of the
004260390 BMW X5 2003 I have a new bmw 3.0 x5 with 3,500 miles and had my vehicle die and requiring towing to the dealer with a crank case valve freeze up draining oil all
004260074 BMW X5 2001 Vehicle was parked, consumer started up the vehicle, and it did not not move. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic
004259741 BMW X5 2002 When driving in cold weather vehicle leaked oil into the engine. *ak in cold weather the oil separator cracked and caused oil to leak. the
003259712 BMW X5 2002 Intermittently while making right turns dashboard lights came on, vehicle stalled. after a few seconds, vehicle restarted as if nothing ever
004258726 BMW X5 2001 2001 bmw x5 4.4i v8 engine has a defective oil separator. this device is designed to release internal engine pressure. in cold climates the unit
004258647 BMW X5 2003 THE OIL SEPERATOR COULD CRACKS IN COLD WEATHER CAUSING OIL TO SPREAD ALL OVER.
004258638 BMW X5 2001 2001 and later bmw x5's have a known problem with the oil separator freezing in very cold weather, causing the engine to sieze suddenly. this is a
003252200 BMW X5 2001 STEERING COLUMN WAS REPAIRED FIVE TIMES DUE TO STEERING STICKING OR BINDING IN POSITION.*AK *MR
003251195 BMW X5 2003 2003 bmw x5 the brake pedal moves below the accelerator pedal in a emergency stop causing the car to accelerate untill the foot is moved more
003246888 BMW X5 2001 Front turn signal socket failure. first the right side failed, then a few weeks later the left. dealer says this is a common problem. the units
003237507 BMW X5 2002 REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED AND CAUSED THE CHILD SAFETY SEAT TO FLIP OVER.*AK *TS *NLM
0000232828 BMW X5 2003 MODEL X5 RPM'S INCREASED RAPIDLY WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE ACCELERATOR.*MR *TS *JB
003224236 BMW X5 2002 While traveling in inclement weather the windshield wipers stopped working . *ak this occurred as the consumer was driving on the highway in the
001222899 BMW X5 2001 Electrical problems. such as right rear brake light keeps going out and vehicle brakes feel like thier not stopping, left turn signal fast, steering
003217694 BMW X5 2002 While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle was leaking oil from underneath the vehicle. dealer is aware of the problem.pleas
003217693 BMW X5 2002 WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO FLOOR. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
0000215815 BMW X5 2001 WHILE DRIVING, A SPRING FELL OUT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AREA. *JB
003212729 BMW X5 2001 NAR 04/28/2003. MR IN THE COLD WEATHER THE DOOR FREEZES UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SECURE THE DOOR SHUT. *CB
003212250 BMW X5 2002 THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED, WITHOUT CAUSE WHILE DRIVING. *JB
003212114 BMW X5 2001 While traveling on the highway the step ladder is electronic. it provides the motion to the vehicle. please fill in additional information dealer is
002209597 BMW X5 2001 THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL # 03 V 001 000. REGARDING THE BRAKE LINE. *JB
002204630 BMW X5 2002 The vehicle had a very dangerous blind spot, as a result a 2 year old child was killed. consumer felt there should have been some type of sensor or
003201451 BMW X5 2001 THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED.*JB
000201067 BMW X5 2001 The brand new x5 has dangerously designed front doors. the jamb of the door sweeps back to a very sharp metal point. when you open or close the door
003199471 BMW X5 2003 I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. the vehicle is less then two month old. the cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of
003199470 BMW X5 2003 I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. the vehicle is less then two month old. the cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of
003198806 BMW X5 2001 Driver's seat heater malfunctioned. i first noticed a burning odor and ultimately found 2 scorch marks in the leather...1 on each side of the seat
002198278 BMW X5 2002 Electrical system continuously fails,causing the interior lights, side rear mirror, trunk latch, and automatic locks etc to malfunction. dealership
001189728 BMW X5 2001 While driving vehicle, consumer states there is a vibration in steering wheel. vehicle will stall on the highway, and consumer feels her family is
0000186626 BMW X5 2002 CONSUMER STATES THAT HAD ORDER VEHICLE WITH BACK AND SIDE AIR BAGS AND THE AIR BAGS CAME DISCONNECTED. NLM
001184909 BMW X5 2001 Recall on engine cooling fan was done. vehicle has been taken back to dealer 4 times because of stalling and smoking. dealer unable to remedy the
001175240 BMW X5 2001 Transmission chip keeps failing, causing transmission to loose first, second the fifth gears. vehicle has been taken to dealer 4 times for this
0000165135 BMW X5 2002 VEHICLE HAS EXTREMELY BRIGHT DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WHICH ARE VERY DISTRACTING FOR OTHER DRIVERS.*AK *JG
0000164120 BMW X5 2001 THER VEHICLE CANNOT BE SAFE IN ICY CONDITION BECAUSE SNOW CHAINS CANNOT BE FITTED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
000163428 BMW X5 2000 NONE OF THE REAR DOORS WILL LOCK OR SHUT PROPERLY. WHILE DRIVING DOORS HAVE COME OPENED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
001156773 BMW X5 2001 Consumer had just gotten out of vehicle when front end was smoking/sparks flying, and ashes coming from engine. dealer diagnosed auxillary fan as
001152087 BMW X5 2001 Fuel leaking from fuel pump seal into passenger's compartment and outside . prior to the problem, dealer replaced fuel pump. since then, dealer
000152031 BMW X5 2001 The vehicle looses all power to transmission and goes into a neutral state causing sudden stop on acceleration, this poses a threat while passing
001151879 BMW X5 2001 Radiator fan had shorted out and caught on fire while driving 60mph. after stopping, had noticed smoke. electrical wires to radiator fan had
000116028 BMW X5 2000 Problem is a defect in gas pedal. if consumer wears a size twelve shoe or higher, foot catches on a part that goes freeley from gas pedal to
002093022 BMW X5 2001 Quote from dealer's repair notes: "drivers heated seat became very hot, burning oder in vehicle, back of seat was very hot and leather was burned".
002086234 BMW X5 2001 Fails to start aftter multiple stops and hot engine on several occations even after two repair at seattle bmw dealer. failure last from 2 -40 minutes
0000081143 BMW X5 2000 The headlights found on these expesnive vehicles are too bright and produce excessive glare especially when combined with the headaux (fog/driving)
001068499 BMW X5 2001 My husband and i have both experienced total brake failure with our brand new bmw x5. i experienced the brake failure two and a half weeks after
000056419 BMW X5 2001 Bmw has a stalling problem with their 2001 3.0 liter engines especialy in the x5 sport utility vehicle. supposedly there is a modification to correct
001027287 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH FUEL SENSORS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT FALSE READINGS. *TT
002027286 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEARING. *TT
000027285 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES A PROBLEM EXISTED WHERE THE SEAL ON THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
000027282 BMW X5 2001 Consumer states a problem existed where the vehcle would suddenly cut off when in a turn and when first starting. the fan blower motor and the
000024597 BMW X5 2001 THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS RATTLE WHEN GOING UP DUE TO WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *YH

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