Forward Collision Avoidance Related Problems of the 2025 BMW X5

Table 1 shows two common forward collision avoidance related problems of the 2025 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic emergency braking (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (two problems).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
3
Warnings problems
2

Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 BMW X5

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

While attempting to park forward into a handicapped parking space, the car lurched forward approximately 4 feet instead of braking/stopping. The braking system appeared to fail and the electrical/sensors/adas warnings did not engage.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

On September 2, 2025, my 2025 BMW X5 xdrive50e was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. Despite the severity of the impact, the following safety systems failed to deploy: front airbags driver seatbelt pretensioner BMW assist / automatic emergency notification witnesses reported   Read details...


Forward Collision Avoidance related problems in other BMW X5 model year vehicles:



X5 Service Bulletins
X5 Safety Recalls
X5 Defect Investigations