Electrical System Related Problems of the 2011 BMW X5

Table 1 shows two common electrical system related problems of the 2011 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (one problem).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Electrical System problems
21
Starter problems
1

Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2011 BMW X5

The Electrical System problem

The comfort access door handle, got so hot it started to melt the plastic exterior handle and produce a lot of smoke would have caught fire if I didn't turn off car and disconnect electrical signal to the cas handle   Read details...

The Starter problem

My 2011 BMW X5 3. 0 sav was exhibiting rough starts on ignition and it stalled after a while and wouldn't start back up again. We had it towed to the dealership the first time and the vanos system was replaced( recall extended warranty).   Read details...


Electrical System related problems in other BMW X5 model year vehicles:



X5 Service Bulletins
X5 Safety Recalls
X5 Defect Investigations