BMW X5 owners have reported 41 forward collision avoidance related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common forward collision avoidance problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Automatic Emergency Braking problems | |
| Warnings problems | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control problems | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance problems |
The automatic emergency braking is activating when nothing is on the road. It has happened three times in six months. Once in a drive thru, once in the middle of a clear intersection while moving at 30pmh and today while traveling at 35mph on a city street. Read details...
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...
Shark fin antenna - telematic control module malfunctioning. Seems to have a leak issue causing modules inside/under antenna to get wet from rain or car washes. This is causing an error message "sos emergency call system malfunctioning", you will not be able to make calls under an Read details...
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle illuminated stopped when the warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was not depressed. Read details...