BMW X5 owners have reported 5 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Leaving house we found the brake pedal not functioning properly and pedal going all the way to the floor before engaging. Brake lines damaged. Brake lines needed to be fabricated and replaced.
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The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. The contact stated there was a leak and the brakes failed. The dealer diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump fractured and leaked to the brake line, which caused a failure with the brake booster. The dealer diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer provided no solution and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2002 BMW X5. While driving at low speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
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Brake fluid warning light came on due to low brake fluid. Upon inspection, brake line had corroded and was leaking. Given the age of the vehicle this would appear to be quite premature. Description by mechanic of oem replacement line was significantly more durable than line replaced.
Tl - the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake power assist failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump, brake hose, and brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v367000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 85,000. Dr.
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Service Brakes problems | |
Brakes Failed problems | |
Brake Light On problems | |
Brake Fluid Leak problems | |
Brake Master Cylinder problems | |
Brake Abs Warning Light problems | |
Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
Brake Sensor problems | |
Brake Disc Pads problems | |
Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problems |