Service Brakes Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 292 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 14 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (215 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (27 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of BMW X5

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v104000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that the parking brake failed. The contact was unable to perform a manual reset of the parking brake. The contact stated that parking brake malfunction � do not drive � go to the nearest dealer messages were displayed on the   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

Brake lights are failing causing a major safety issue. BMW issued a service bulletin on this problem (sb-10040177-8428 / si b63 10 09) in March 2011. This vehicle has been serviced by the BMW dealership many many times, but the service bulletin was never mentioned or executed.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Sudden loss of brake function and leaking brake fluid during normal weather ad road operations. After doing research there is a large group of similar year make and model with this same issue.   Read details...

The Brake Master Cylinder problem

The contact owns a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated while reversing out of their driveway and making a right turn, the display screen on the center console went red. The contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal went all the way to the floor.   Read details...




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