Lane Departure Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 14 lane departure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common lane departure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's blind spot detection (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's warning (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Lane Departure related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Blind Spot Detection problems
8
Warning problems
4
Assist problems
2

Recently reported Lane Departure problems of BMW X5

The Blind Spot Detection problem

The blind spot warning lights on both sides of the mirros are not lit consistently. It brings in some dangerous situation if we assume the warning light is always lit when there is a car in the blind spot.   Read details...

The Warning problem

I have recently experienced sudden phantom braking on my vehicle on three separate occasions, following a recall on a brake module that was taken care of at the dealer. Each time this happened at highway speed for no apparent reason.   Read details...

The Assist problem

My lane keep assist shuts off every time I drive the vehicle. I reported this in February and was told it was just due to the weather (snow). I brought the vehicle back in a few weeks later to the same dealership and was told there’s something in the steering wheel that needs replaced and   Read details...




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