2005 Bmw X5: complaints, problems and recalls

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 DRIVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET WHEN THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN. WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS TO DRIVE THE CAR MADE A VERY LOUD HIGH PITCHED SCREECHING SOUND AND WOULD NO LONGER DRIVE. IT WAS TOWED INTO THE SAME DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS BAD AND THIS CAUSED METAL SPLINES TO ENTER THE DIFFERENTIAL AND THAT I WOULD NEED A NE…

Owner-reported narrative. 27,593 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137111 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT 4 TRIANGLE TIRES MADE IN CHINA AND CANNOT BALANCE THEM. THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE WHEN DRIVING. I WANT TO MAKE SURE IF THEY ARE REAL (DOT OH VN 3708) SIZE 255/55R18. THANK YOU. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10247937 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE LAMP SHORTED AND THE WIRES WERE BURNED. THE LAMP WAS REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $600. SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LAMP FAILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,383 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,550. UPDATED 12/30/08 *CN UPDATED 12/30/08

Owner-reported narrative. 68,383 miles reported. Look up ODI 10249679 at NHTSA ↗

1: WE BOUGHT THIS BMW 2005 X5 IN JUNE 2008 AND BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN JUNE 08 FOR ROUTINE FULL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. UPON COMPLETION OF REPAIRS/DIAGNOSTICS, WHICH TOOK ALMOST A WEEK, DEALERSHIP TOLD US THAT THERE WERE NO ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ISSUES. WITHIN JUST A FEW DAYS AFTER RECEIVING DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE AFTER THE "CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH" FROM THE DEALER, THE CAR COMPLETELY DIED. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED IN THE MORNING RIGHT BEFORE WORK RESULTING IN LOGISTICAL, FINANCIAL, AND SAFETY ISSUES. THE CAR H…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10250411 at NHTSA ↗

I BOUGHT A 2005 BMW X5 THIS MAY. I FEEL DIZZY AND NAUSEA EACH TIME I DRIVE IT AND I DIDN'T KNOW THE REASON UNTIL RECENTLY. I BOUGHT A GAUSS METER TO CHECK COMPUTER EMF IN MY STUDY ROOM RECENTLY. EMF IS SHOWING AS SAFE IN FRONT OF EVERY COMPUTER IN MY STUDY ROOM. TO MY SURPRISE, IT SHOWED AS DANGER AFTER I STARTED MY BMW X5, EVEN AT THE BACK ROW OF THE CAR. I TRIED IT IN ANOTHER CAR I HAVE, IT SHOWED AS SAFE ALSO. SO I THINK THIS IS THE REASON THAT CAUSED THE DIZZINESS AND THE NAUSEA. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO WITH IT. I DON'T WANT TO HAVE ANY CA…

Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280836 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE HAD A MESSAGE COME UP ON MY BMX X5 SAYING "TRANS.FAILSAFE.PROG. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON 7/31/09 THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG OR CAME UP WHEN THEY DROVE IT AT THE DEALERSHIP. ON 9/09/09 THE SAME MESSAGE POPPED UP AND MY CAR WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS AND FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO SHUT OFF. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 52,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10283581 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY OFFERED TO PAY FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR. HE ALSO INQUIRED ABOUT RECALL 08V384000, AIR BAGS, FRONTAL BUT WAS TOLD THAT HIS MODEL WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 89,000. UPDATED 02/1710 *BF UPDATED 02/19/10.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 89,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10298154 at NHTSA ↗

2005 BMW X5 - PASSENGER SEAT HEATER HEATED UP EXCESSIVELY TO THE POINT OF BURNING A HOLE THROUGH THE BACK OF SEAT. NOTICED A BURNING SMELL OF LEATHER AND THEN DISCOVERED HOLE BURNED THROUGH. PASSENGER ALSO FELT EXCESSIVE HEAT ON BACK BY LEFT SHOULDER. REPORTED THIS TO BMW AND THEY MADE NO OFFER TO FIX. COST TO REPAIR THIS IS $1750.00. THE CONCERN I HAVE IS WHEN I RESELL THIS CAR TO SOMEONE ELSE IF NOT FIXED COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FUTURE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 54,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10317308 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2005-08-26 (August 26, 2005)

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.

Consequence: THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE COULD BECOME DAMAGED TO THE POINT WHERE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ATTACH THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Reported: 2005-11-01 (November 1, 2005)

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.