general problems of the 2001 BMW X5

I bought this vehicle and turns out the license plate reads as a tahoe and now the electricial system u plugged speedometer don't work and everything is going out I need help I'm low on money but need help or resources email me [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Takata recall I went out to start my car noticed when I started it there was smoke coming from the passenger side front air bag area I immediately shut it off but there was smoke still coming and getting thicker I immediately call 911 I was on the phone with 911 and noticed flames . Fire truck showed up put the fire out but the whole front air bag area and glove box was pretty bad.

In 2001 I had a recall for the electric cooling fan, it was supposed to have been fixed then in 2007 electric cooling fan goes out again, then in 2011 the electric cooling fan goes out again, then in 2018 the electric cooling fan goes out again overheat and blows the head gasket while driving back from las vegas in gilroy California ???.

The tail lights on both sides and the signal on both size in the rear do not work the signal on the right side on the front does not work . I have change all the fuses in all the lightbulbs but continue to have this issue.

04/30/16 I bought the SUV las month and have every thing original every thing was fine until today it caught on fire on the pasenger side under the glove compartment a 30 min after parking it on the drive way I hear the alarm and saw alot of smog coming from the truck at soon as I open the door.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, smoke began to emit into the vehicle and both the passenger and driver side airbag deployed. Shortly after safely exiting the vehicle, it engulfed into flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire after the vehicle was completely destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Pam.

The contact owns a 2001 BMW X5i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a constant illumination of the engine warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician detected that the tachometer was faulty and displayed an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Today I brought my BMW X5 to dealer because the warning light goes on and off indicating a problem with the rear brake lights. Dealer said that the bulb holder had failed because of excessive heat melting the bulb holder. Last September, I had a new bulb holder assembly replaced for the rear turn signal after the same warning light came on and was then told that the device failed because of excess heat, melting the bulb assembly. These would seem to be related problems and safety issues.

1. Had car serviced at 60,000 miles, only 3 weeks later the green dashes started appearing again and staying on, as if I needed to have car serviced. Called dealer and they said not to worry, this has been know to happen, just ignore it. 2. Very loud noise from sun roof (closed) while traveling on freeway and leaks during car washes? dealer said they can replace the seal and this should fix the problem. 3. Brake light indicator on dash comes on and off, as if bulb is out, but just replaced bulb, then replaced again, sometimes this brake light works and sometimes it doesn't. 4. Window on front passenger window would not go back up after opened, then a day later, the door would not open or close. Dealer replaced the window mechanism that controls both the door handle and the window at my cost mind you the rear window and door had been done only a year before. The dealer told me that this happens on all german cars, doesn't matter the age of car or make. How frustrating - spend $45,000 and know windows will eventually quit working?? 5. Front right headlamp gets moisture in it and it takes 3-5 days to clear up. 6. Driver cup holders, what is up with that - can only put one cup in it, when try to put 2 in, they overlap, very frustrating when driving. 7. Storage in front minimal and a hassle, you have to reach back and sort of behind you to get into compartment - dangerous while driving. 8. Leather seats are very hard, need a plushier leather. 9. Wheels, brake "dust" gets all over the wheels much much more than any other luxury car I have ever had. 10. Cargo cover in rear needs work, check out the one Lexus uses in rx30. 11. Need more cargo space - compared to rx330 and the Volvo x90, space is extremely small. 12. Disappointed in my car - want to sell it, will not buy another BMW.

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 stated the fan was changed 4 times. It was told to her and her husband that these were electrical fires. She stated that she had an appointment with the customer svc rep of BMW, and their svc rep the following week to try to fix her vehicle.

Electrical problems. Such as right rear brake light keeps going out and vehicle brakes feel like thier not stopping, left turn signal fast, steering wheel doesn't extend fully, during winter months the front and rear thermostat do not work. Door handles freezes.