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 (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the warnings (one problem).

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Emergency Braking problems
2
Warnings problems
1

Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of the 2025 BMW X5

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Multiple issues with the software. 1. Since yesterday, [xxx] car failed to start with the message "software upgrade failed". Sitting like a brick now - engine doesn't start and can't get the car off parking mode.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Forward collision braking, a safety system, is deactivated when cruise control is activated. Further BMW sells the X5 with the mode button of the driver assistance package available on the steering wheel. This to me is deceptive.   Read details...


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



X5 Service Bulletins
X5 Safety Recalls
X5 Defect Investigations