Table 1 shows five common service brakes related problems of the 2005 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
| Brake Fluid Leak problems |
Faulty check valve connected to brake booster leaks oil into brake booster causing contamination and loss of power braking. Recall issued for roughly 30,000 BMW X5 vehicles produced from 2007-2010 for a similar issue but none issued for this vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, brake fluid started to leak and the brakes failed without warning. The contact replaced the brake fluid and drove the vehicle home. Read details...
The car was driving fine until I went to use the brakes as a slow speed 5-25mph. The brake pedal got really hard and the car was not stopping. I was coming up to a red light and there was a car in front of me I almost hit, because the car was not stopping as normal. Read details...