Structure Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 102 structure related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common structure problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's body (82 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's structure (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Structure problems of BMW X5

The Body problem

When it rains water comes into the drivers side from the roof (sun visor area), and under the dashboard. Depending on how much rain, it leaves a puddle on the floor mat, and constantly drips on the driver as I drive.   Read details...

The Structure problem

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was communicating with the sos department while no incident had occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that water leak in the rear antenna of vehicle had caused the electronic malfunction.   Read details...

The Door problem

The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the door independently closed. The contact's right thumb was severed and medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to rallye BMW (1 brush hollow road, westbury, NY 11590) where it was determined that the vehicle   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate problem

The contact owns a 2004 BMW X5. The contact stated that when he closed the trunk, his finger got caught due to a manufacturer defect. He opened the hatch and it came down forcefully onto his finger. The failure occurred once one year ago and damaged the contact's finger.   Read details...

The Tailgate problem

My car BMW X5 was damages by accident, which was caused by the malfunctioning of the tailgate, which open spontaneously twice without warning neither by sound nor by command. The accident happened when I turned on the engine with attempt to move from the building garage.   Read details...




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