Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2011 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that the parking brake failed. The contact was unable to perform a manual reset of the parking brake. The contact stated that parking brake malfunction � do not drive � go to the nearest dealer messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes from the engine could be smelled while in the cabin. The contact also stated that the power assist on the brakes failed and that both failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that in order to remedy the brake failure, a valve would have to be replaced. The technician was unable to replicate the exhaust failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
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