Forward Collision Avoidance Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 49 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 (32 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warnings (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Forward Collision Avoidance related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Forward Collision Avoidance problems of BMW X5

The Automatic Emergency Braking problem

Our 2025 BMW X5 50e was involved in an accident while slowly pulling into a parking spot at bryce canyon national park in utah. While turning right into the striped parking spot, the car suddenly accelerated, swiping the car parked to the right and continued on to break through a rung of the log   Read details...

The Warnings problem

Three weeks ago the instrument cluster indicated a failure of the front collision avoidance system and said to have the vehicle examined by the dealer. I dropped it off two weeks ago and have been informed that they're having trouble updating the instrument panel and other component software.   Read details...

The Adaptive Cruise Control problem

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 Forward Collision Avoidance problem

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...




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