Table 1 shows one common visibility related problems of the 2019 BMW X5.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wiper problems |
Around June 10th, I was on vacation when I noticed my ac was not very cold in this vehicle, which I had purchased used about a month earlier. I took it to get recharged while on my vacation, and it blew nice and cold until a few days ago. After doing a little digging, it appears that the 2019 and 2020 model year of the BMW X5 g05 have an evaporator core made of aluminum, and the refrigerant used (r1234yf) is known to be corrosive to aluminum, causing leaks in the core. While this is widely talked about in online forums amongst those who have experienced this issue, it appears no safety recalls have been made about this issue. The problems, as I see it, are two fold: 1> without a working ac system, the vehicle cannot safely defrost the windows when conditions are favorable for frost or fogginess. 2> the health hazards of inhaling leaked refrigerant, along with it's by-products (like trifluoroacetic acid) do not need to be explained. Refrigerants are known to be dangerous both to human health as well as to the environment, so this is not an acceptable environment to be exposed to. While I have not had an accident caused by this, I believe preventative steps should be taken to prevent them from occuring, given this is a fairly common problem with the 2019/2020 model year of this vehicle.
The ac evaporator failed due to a known manufacturing defect common across the BMW g-chassis platform (g05, g07, g30). This has created two severe safety hazards: ?the refrigerant leak causes the windshield to fog up instantly and unexpectedly while driving, completely obstructing my visibility and nearly causing an accident. ?chemical fumes and oil from the leaking evaporator are entering the cabin through the vents, causing dizziness and respiratory irritation for the occupants. ?BMW is aware of this systemic issue through numerous owner reports and petitions but refuses to issue a recall or provide assistance. This is a critical component failure that directly impacts vehicle safety and occupant health.
Driver seat is ripped at the base interior the seat frame is not mounted to the base.
The wipers over shoot hitting the pilar. I have switched my wipers three times in one year; I thought the wipers where of poor quality but everyone in the forums complains that the wipers jum� certain sections in the windshield and then overshoot hitting the pilaf. It's incredibly difficult to drive in the rain due to this problem. There are going to be serious accidents because when your in a city managing with traffic and pedestrians and you can't see right in front of you because that's part of what the wiper misses .