Consumer Complaints

Vehicles / Bmw / X5 / 2001
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. *
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
000024593 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUNROOF HEADLINER WAS VERY LOOSE. *YH
000024589 BMW X5 2001 The left rear door latch and handle was not catching when the door was closed, also the right front squeaks, and the trunk lid locked by itself. *yh
001024588 BMW X5 2001 COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE THERMOSTAT. *YH
001024587 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED THE LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM MAKES NOISE. *YH
001024586 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE VEHICLE SITS OVERNIGHT, AND THEN IS TUNRED ON THE NEXT MORNING, THE AIR CONDITION COMES ON BY ITSELF.*YH
001024217 BMW X5 2001 THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS FROM SECURELY PARKED PLACE AND STRUCK PARKED VEHICLES DUE TO PARKING BRAKE FAILURE. *YH
0000065097 BMW X5 2001 It took 11 days for bmw to inform me of a safety-related recall (between the time recall appeared in the local paper (jan. 31) and notification i
003230165 BMW X5 2001 Consumer stated her vehicle has caught fire twice, and it locked her inside. she also stated that her aux. fan was the cause of the fires. she
003227051 BMW X5 2001 Consumer called complaining about rear brake lights staying on all the time. brake lights would stay on ,and consumer was almost rear ended three
003226566 BMW X5 2001 Consumer called complaining about rear brake lights staying on all the time. brake lights would stay on ,and consumer was almost rear ended three
001223384 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
0000221555 BMW X5 2001 Abs brake system problem. while driving a noise was heard when braking. abs light illuminated even after the vehicle has been fixed by the dealer
0000221070 BMW X5 2001 Abs brake system problem. while driving a noise was heard when braking. abs light illuminated even after the vehicle has been fixed by the dealer
0000216297 BMW X5 2001 WHILE DRIVING, A SPRING FELL OUT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AREA. *JB
003212594 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
002210077 BMW X5 2001 THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL # 03 V 001 000. REGARDING THE BRAKE LINE. *JB
003209412 BMW X5 2001 THE WIRE HARNESS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. *JB
000201540 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
003199278 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
002198819 BMW X5 2001 Vehicle was "totaled" due to a collision, by another vehicle on passenger's side of consumer's car. consumer's vehicle was traveling approximately 40
002198350 BMW X5 2001 Vehicle was "totaled" due to a collision, by another vehicle on passenger's side of consumer's car. consumer's vehicle was traveling approximately 40
002190904 BMW X5 2001 While driving on the highway at 55 mph, consumer was exiting. the steering wheel free wheeled with vehicle continuing forward. prior to this incident
001189739 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
002185969 BMW X5 2001 Consumer states while in reverse the vehicle unexpectantly accelerated and resulting into a vehicle collision. dealer has been notifed . vehicle was
002185959 BMW X5 2001 Consumer states while in reverse the vehicle unexpectantly accelerated and resulting into a vehicle collision. dealer has been notifed . vehicle was
001184919 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
002181027 BMW X5 2001 VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THEN SAW THAT HATCBACK WINDOW HAS SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
001175250 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
0000164130 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.
001157619 BMW X5 2001 Recall 01 v 206 003/engine auxiliary cooling fan: unable to get dealer ; global import; atlanta, ga; phone# 770/951-9382 to honor recall, parts were
001156779 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
001156772 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
001155306 BMW X5 2001 Tires were wearing out prematurely. dealer noticed rear suspension control arm was bent, causing tires to wear out prematurely. dealer replaced part
001155299 BMW X5 2001 Tires were wearing out prematurely. dealer noticed rear suspension control arm was bent, causing tires to wear out prematurely. dealer replaced part
001152088 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
000152038 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
001151886 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
001151096 BMW X5 2001 Cooling fan comes on and off when engine gets to a certain temperature. also, if temperature gets too hot vehicle can catch on fire. contacted
001143211 BMW X5 2001 ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, BRAKING ACTION NORMAL. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. VEHICLE AT DEALER SINCE 25 MAR 2001.*AK
001143204 BMW X5 2001 ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, BRAKING ACTION NORMAL. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY PROBLEM. VEHICLE AT DEALER SINCE 25 MAR 2001.*AK
000134186 BMW X5 2001 ENGINE WILL STALL AT LOW SPEEDS. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY, BECAUSE HAS TO STOP CAR TO START IT AGAIN. *AK
000134179 BMW X5 2001 ENGINE WILL STALL AT LOW SPEEDS. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY, BECAUSE HAS TO STOP CAR TO START IT AGAIN. *AK
002102944 BMW X5 2001 EXTERNAL MIRRORS WILL INTERMITTANTLY WONDER IN ANY DIRECTION AT ANY SPEED. BMW CAN NOT FIX THEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. DT
002098345 BMW X5 2001 DSC, BRAKES, ABS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS ON. VEHICLE LOSES POWER, ENTERS LIMP MODE.
002090634 BMW X5 2001 Driving on the exit ramp from fdr drive to the 49th street exit, when suddenly... all air bags on the driver's side began to pop. front, rear, 5 in
001087352 BMW X5 2001 The right side mirror is supposed to tilt downward when the car is put in reverse, to aid the driver in backup of the car. when the car is placed in
001087345 BMW X5 2001 The right side mirror is supposed to tilt downward when the car is put in reverse, to aid the driver in backup of the car. when the car is placed in
001075631 BMW X5 2001 My aux fan is not part of bmw's current recall due to fires however, i do have the "bad" fan and it is schedlued to be replaced as soon as they can
001075624 BMW X5 2001 My aux fan is not part of bmw's current recall due to fires however, i do have the "bad" fan and it is schedlued to be replaced as soon as they can
000061795 BMW X5 2001 Front doors lock occupants inside of vehicle and cannot be opened from inside or outside. occupants must crawl out of rear of vehicle to exit. door
000056425 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
000056109 BMW X5 2001 The new bmw 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
000056108 BMW X5 2001 The new bmw 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
000056103 BMW X5 2001 The new bmw 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
000056102 BMW X5 2001 The new bmw 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
000027290 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES A PROBLEM EXISTED WHERE THE SEAL ON THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TT
002027291 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES THE A/C BLOWER HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT SPEED FLUCTUATIONS. *TT
002027289 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEARING. *TT
000027288 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
002027287 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS. *TT
001027286 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH FUEL SENSORS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT FALSE READINGS. *TT
002027284 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES THE A/C BLOWER HAD TO BE REPLACED TO CORRECT SPEED FLUCTUATIONS. *TT
002027283 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED TO CORRECT EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS. *TT
000024602 BMW X5 2001 The left rear door latch and handle was not catching when the door was closed, also the right front squeaks, and the trunk lid locked by itself. *yh
000024601 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL GAUGE WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL SENDING UNIT.*YH
001024599 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE MAKING TURNS. *YH
001024598 BMW X5 2001 Consumer stated the brake lining light illuminated, due to the rear brakes being worn, also the front pads were replaced.*yh
001024596 BMW X5 2001 Consumer stated the brake lining light illuminated, due to the rear brakes being worn, also the front pads were replaced.*yh
001024597 BMW X5 2001 COOLANT LEVEL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DUE TO COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE THERMOSTAT. *YH
001024595 BMW X5 2001 CONSUMER STATED THE RADIO BUTTONS STICK.*YH

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