6.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,766 miles

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problem #9

Jan 142023

X5

  • miles
Driving on an interstate in an open area (no overpass). The rear moon roof (fixed glass) shattered like an explosion. We do not believe that anything impacted the glass. It just happened.

- Castle Pines, CO, USA

problem #8

Feb 262022

X5

  • miles
Since February of this year, my X5 has suddenly gone into neutral gear while driving in stop and go traffic on multiple occasions over the past 3 months. This incident first started on 2/26/2022, wherein my car abruptly went into neutral, coming to a complete stop in the midst of heavy stop and go traffic, while approaching George Washington Bridge. This happened twice within a 20 minute interval during that same trip. The car wouldn-€™t start back again for several minutes each time. Following this, I took my X5 to my local dealership to get it checked out. The dealership kept the car for a few days, ran some tests, but were unable to replicate the issue. The car was subsequently released to me. (Ref: dealership service invoice dated 3/8/2022) The exact issue recurred on 5/22/2022, again in heavy stop and go traffic, approaching George Washington Bridge. This time the car wouldn-€™t start for more than 10-15 minutes. Following this, I had to call 911 to help me out. The car eventually started after 20 minutes. I took it back to the same dealership. Once again, the issue couldn-€™t be replicated. However, after consulting with the factory technicians, the dealership replaced the gear shifter. (Ref: dealership service invoice dated 6/8/2022) Unfortunately, this exact issue recurred on 6/24/2022 -€" heavy stop and go traffic, on the approach to Whitestone Bridge. The car abruptly went into neutral from drive mode, stopped completely and wouldn-€™t start back again for a few minutes. Please note that the Automatic Start/Stop (MSA) system on the vehicle was always set to OFF. It is a miracle I did not get into an accident when this issue manifested each time. I have made yet another appointment with my local dealer for 7/11/2022 to re-evaluate the issue. In the meanwhile, I called the main office at BMW USA and got a case started as well.

- Syosset, NY, USA

problem #7

May 302022

X5 6-cyl

  • miles
The car has a faulty cup holder that allows fluid to leak. Below the cup holder is Crash Module, which controls the airbags and all the safety restraint system. I had a minor amount of fluid leak. This caused corrosion on the ASCM module. BMW is fighting me in paying for this. Based on my research there have been hundreds of incidents and a class action lawsuit. This is clearly a defect in design. If this would have happened when I was driving with an accident that followed, none of the safety equipment would have worked Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #6

Apr 082021

X5

  • 29,515 miles
We left our residence to take our kids to school when the operating portion of the sunroof exploded. We were traveling at around 65 mph through a rural road with the sunroof closed. Clear skies, no rain. At first we thought something had fallen through but there was nothing inside except shards of glass. When we were able to pull over, we inspected the vehicle for signs of external damage but then noticed the leftover glass was protruding outward.

- Huntsville, TX, USA

problem #5

Jun 122020

X5 6-cyl

  • miles
2 months after purchasing the vehicle a rattling sound comes up when I start the vehicle I took it in for servicing and I'm told they don't find the problem, but it sounds like something is loose. Finally, my dashboard goes blue after long drives. Again, this was reported and pictures were taken and I'm told they can't find a problem.

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #4

Dec 202019

X5

  • 46,000 miles
I was driving about 25 to 35 mph when the emergency action system got activated that I was possibly going to get something in front of me there were no cars in front of the vehicle I almost got rear-ended and almost broke my finger on the steering wheel as it turned around. The vehicle stopped for absolutely no reason. It stopped like it was going to crash into something. This could've killed me as this was very dangerous. I have drop this off at the BMW dealer and they have no idea what happened.

- Kihei, HI, USA

problem #3

Dec 092019

X5

  • 6,830 miles
Sunroof exploded. On freeway driving approx 70 mph. No debris in road, not near over pass, weather clear and 65 degrees. Loud bang like a gun shot, sun screen was closed so it kept most glass out of vehicle.

- Arcadia, CA, USA

problem #2

Aug 152019

X5

  • 5,500 miles
Issue: My right hand rests often rests on the shift lever while driving. Six to seven times my braking has inadvertently caused the shift lever to move forward to neutral without my realizing it. Then, when I attempt to accelerate I am not moving when traffic approaching from the rear anticipates my movement. Twice there has been very close calls to me getting struck from the rear. This is dangerous! my other car (Lincoln mkt) requires the shift lever release trigger be depressed before I can move the shift lever. This is not the case in this BMW. Please advise.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 252019

X5

  • 45 miles
The drivers assist system disables itself frequently in colder and snowy weather. This removes a number of safety systems from the vehicle.

- Shakopee, MN, USA