Tire Problems of BMW 5 Series

BMW 5 Series owners have reported 45 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire bubble (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of BMW 5 Series


Recently reported Tire problems of BMW 5 Series

The Tire Bubble problem

BMW 550xi, normal driving, tire pressure indicator came on, car became unstable. Parked vehicle and observed large bubble in front right tire sidewall had split, causing rapid deflation. No road hazards were involved, mechanic states that these tires get sidewall bubbles all the time.   Read details...

The Tire problem

I have a 2011 BMW x5 with the bridgestone dueler h/l 400 255/50r19 107 h. The tires are 8 months old and has driven almost 14000 km. Today one of my tires cracked on a side while I was driving the car at the intersection. I almost got into car accident because of it.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW 550ix equipped with goodyear eagle p245/40/r19. The contact stated while driving 45 mph an alert on his dahboard illuminated instructing him that the vehicle should not be driven more than 50 miles as the tire was running flat.   Read details...

The Tire Bulge problem

Run-flat tires BMW sports package tire bulge sidewall - unacceptable the BMW dealer wants to charge close to $500 for replacement! we are taking the complaint to the local goodyear dealer to see if they will offer a replacement. I would like to have all new tires.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

Failure of tire pressure sensor gauge 2005 BMW x3 3. 0i the BMW electronic tire pressure sensor gauge fails to show any change (loss) of pressure. The gauge, if functioning properly, shows either a yellow or red tire warning light on the dash board if tire pressure is lost.   Read details...




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