Tire Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 21 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of BMW X5


Recently reported Tire problems of BMW X5

The Tire problem

I purchased a used pirelli scorpion strada 255/55r18 109v tire (dot code 1un l4w990 4221) for my SUV. When I returned home from the installation, the tire appeared normal. However, the next morning—within 24 hours of installation—I began driving for work when my car suddenly started   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The contact owns a 2023 BMW X5 equipped with continental tires, tire line: premium contact 6 ssr, front passenger's side tire size: 275/40r/21 yxl and dot number: a349d74a, rear passenger's side tire size: 315/35/r21 yxl, and dot: a372d74b.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5 equipped with bridgestone tires, tire line: dueler, tire size: 275/40/r20, and dot number: ejeadja3814. The contact stated reversing out of a driveway, a loud abnormal noise was heard as the contact noticed that the front passenger tire had a blown out.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Drivers side rear tire 255/50r19 tire sidewall split out going 60 mph leading to rapid loss of tire pressure.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System problem

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the tpm error light illuminated as the vehicle surged. In addition, smoke was seen coming from under the hood area.   Read details...




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