Wheel Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 17 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
15
Wheel Rim problems
2

Recently reported Wheel problems of BMW X5

The Wheel problem

I was driving the car on the middle lane on northern state parkway (long island, NY) west bound about 55mph. Near exit 26 suddenly my car was automatically moving towards to the right, steering wheel and brake were not working, car was completely out of control, it crossed the right lane and went   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when the instrument panel illuminated for the tpms monitor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that front side driver's side rim had a stressed crack that was causing a deflated tire.   Read details...




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