Bmw X5 SAV electrical problems
25 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
203 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
70,903 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 160 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
25 of 203 complaints match this topic (12.3%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10817083 · 2015-12-30 (December 30, 2015)
RECALL : BRAKE VACUUM PUMP RECALL MENTIONED THAT ALL X5 AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE BUILT FROM SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 18, 2010. MY CAR HAS SAME ISSUE AND ITS BUILT YEAR IS 2006 BUT COMPANY SAYS THAT MY VIN DOESN'T COME UNDER RECALL. THIS DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE, WHEN I HAVE ISSUE WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENT THEN THEY SHOULD FIX IT. I AM NOT GETTING ANY HELP FROM BMW DEALERS SO I HAVE TO SPEND MY OWN MONEY TO FIX THE ISSUE WHICH SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE UNDER RECALL MENTIONED IN THE BEGINNING. MY VEHICLE IS WITH THE MECHANIC AND IT SHOWS T…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10817083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10871663 · 2016-05-31 (May 31, 2016)
FIRE HAZARD, POTENTIAL ENGINE SHUTTING OF UNEXPECTEDLY: BATTERY CABLE AT CHARGE POINT UNDER HOOD MELTED AND CHARRED . DISCOVERY PRECEDED BY NOTICEABLE BURNING SMELL IDLING IN TRAFFIC. PLASTIC TERMINAL MOUNTING BASE MELTED AND CHARRED, TERMINAL DISCONNECTED FROM BASE, PLASTIC INSULATION AROUND CABLE TERMINAL CRIMP CHARRED AND MISSING. PARTS AFFECTED: 12 42 7 531 720 MAIN POWER CABLE CHARGE POINT TO ALTERNATOR; 12 52 1 439 674 BASE B+; 61 13 8 371 016 COVER BASE B+. EXAMINATION OF THE CRIMPED TERMINAL CONNECTING THE CABLE TO THE CHARGE POINT BOL…
Owner-reported narrative. 103,910 miles reported. Look up ODI 10871663 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10262155 · 2009-03-17 (March 17, 2009)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 BMW X5 IN DECEMBER 2006. DURING THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE PROBLEMS 18 TIMES. SIX OF THOSE TIMES IS FOR "HIGH BATTERY DRAIN". THE CONSEQUENCE IS A CAR THAT MIGHT NOT ALWAYS START. AFTER THREE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY ON THE FOURTH ATTEMPT. SINCE THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED I HAVE HAD THE CAR IN TWO MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME BATTERY DRAIN PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOW TELLING ME I HAVE BATTERY PROBLEMS BECAUSE I DO NOT DRIVE…
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Owner report 10335813 · 2010-06-11 (June 11, 2010)
IN MAY 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5 4.8 VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNINGS AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW A HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE AND IT DOES NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY. THE CAR ENGINE ALSO FAILS TO START AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS- THE LIGHTS, RADIO AND AIR TURN ON, BUT THE ENGINE DOES NOT. AFTER SEVERAL HOURS, THE ENGINE STARTS. THIS HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST 12 TIMES SINCE 11/2007 AS WELL- BUT INDEPENDENTLY OF THE "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNING. THE DEA…
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Owner report 10374375 · 2011-01-03 (January 3, 2011)
IN MAR 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR ISSUES. 1) EMERGENCY PARKING FAILED IN DEC 2007 (LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE) AND 2) MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY ENFANT WAS LOOKED INSIDE OUR VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE I WENT INSIDE THE STORE. AFTER I GOT BACK TO THE VEHICLE, MY WIFE TOLD ME SHE SAW SERVICE LIGHTS. I TRY TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULDNT START. IDRIVE SCREEN FADED IN AND OUT, WINDSHIELD WIPERS MOVED SLOW, AND I SAW VARIOUS SERVICE MESSAGE…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,140 miles reported. Look up ODI 10374375 at NHTSA ↗