BMW X5 owners have reported 511 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (429 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (15 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
During a trip out of town, I saw a warning light that informed me that the engine coolant level was low and that scalding could occur. The next morning, my husband checked the coolant levels and added coolant to the reservoir. Later that day, I received the same warning message. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, there was an electrical burning odor inside the vehicle. The abs, brakes, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle and the vehicle Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle failed to start as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed alternator. Read details...
In may 2007, I purchased a new BMW 2007 X5 4. 8 vehicle. Since then, I have experienced "high battery drainage" warnings at least 12 times. The dealership says the computer doesn't show a history of this message and it does not find a problem with the battery. Read details...
Intermittently and without explanation the vehicle cannot be started using normal procedure even though the key fob is on the driver's person. Since the vehicle was purchased new in April 2019, the dealership has had five opportunities to address this problem without success. Read details...