Back Over Prevention Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 30 back over prevention related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common back over prevention problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rearview system braking (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (13 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Back Over Prevention related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Back Over Prevention problems of BMW X5

The Rearview System Braking problem

My cross traffic warning system is inoperative. Dealer said the sensors are operating normally. This is a safety hazard.   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Vehicle: 2026 BMW X5 system involved: parking assistant professional (automatic parking) description of the incident: while using parking assistant professional on my 2026 BMW X5, the vehicle performed an automated parking maneuver and reversed into a stationary wall, causing damage to the rear   Read details...

The Sensing System Camera problem

While driving, the information led screen on the car flickered and went black within a second. Other electric components malfunctioned as well, e. G. Radio, air conditioning/heating. Obviously, the cameras and safety systems associated with the screen also did not work.   Read details...

The Back Over Prevention problem

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while reversing at night, there was not adequate lighting to view the surroundings behind the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who stated that the battery was low.   Read details...




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