Brakes Failed Problems of BMW X5

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 instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving 50-70 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000.

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BMW X5 brake booster failed. I was driving in town and attempted to stop and noticed that the truck needed more brake pedal pressure the longer I applied the brakes. The pedal began to rise and the truck would begin to creep forward unless more pressure was applied to the pedal. I drove to the BMW dealership to have a recall performed on the passenger seat occupancy mat. During that visit I informed the service writer of the brake issue and asked if it would be corrected under a recall as well. I was told that my vehicle was not covered by any other recalls. I researched it and found that some BMW X5's we're experiencing some issues with the brakes and were being recalled but not my vehicle. I ordered all necessary parts and replaced them myself. Which consisted of a new updated pump, all updated oem lines with check valves and a new trw oem brake booster. Research shows that engine oil vapor travels into the lines and up to the booster which caused the rubber diaphram to fail in the brake booster. These are all the same parts mentioned in the recalls on other BMW X5's covered by the recalls.

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Safety item. Parking brake system failure. While driving on the city street, the parking brake got engage by itself, making impossible to drive and got all kind of warnings on the screen. Abs, 4x4, park, awd, dsc,ebv. Brakes smoking noticed, when we were able to stop the car. Parking brake was unable to be release by normal procedures. Got it release later by manual release procedures in order to move the car to the shop. BMW tech found parking brake control unit part number 34436850289 bad and was replaced with a new one dealer cost part $1200 plus $700 labor. Problem was resolved. I glad that this failure was not a high speed and we were able to control the car. Otherwise could be fatalities. Should be a recall on this part. Forums show several people with the same problem. Vehicle have 134494 miles at the time of the incident with part failure. One owner and maintained by BMW dealer since new.

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My BMW X5 2017 hit my garage door after I put it in park mode. I believe that it was caused by its transmission problems and the failed handbrake. On that night, I stopped my car on a slightly inclined driveway. I turned on the handbrake, put the car in park mode, turned off the engine, and then stepped out of the car. About 10 seconds later, the car rolled forward and hit my garage door. It was snowing that night, but the snow was less than one inch. The car didn't slip because the four wheels rolled forward. I tested it a few times right after the incident and the car still rolled forward with the handbrake on and after shifting to p mode. The transmission and handbrake failed to work several times on that night, but I cannot re-generate the same result since that night. When I searched for similar cases online, I found that a BMW X5 2012 had the same issue in 2013. BMW denied that my car has any issues after inspecting it, it is the same response to the case in 2013. This car is unsafe for pedestrians and drivers. We never know when the transmission and handbrake will fail to work properly. It happened once, and it can happen again anytime, anywhere.

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Brake booster failed while stopped without any warning lights.

While backing into a parking space, at a very slow speed, the brakes failed and the car hit the building behind the parking spot. Next day, while parking at a convenience store, also at a very slow speed, the brakes failed again and hit a post. Both times the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The first time, I thought I had made a mistake, but after the second incident I realized the brakes failed. On the way home, I found that I could duplicate the problem at will while at a very slow speed (simulated parking situation). I contacted the dealer and they picked the car up for diagnostics and repair. Both parking incidents caused body damage. I am grateful there were no injuries to others or no damage to property other than my car.

While driving 15-20 mph;electromechanical parking brake failure--software glitch that caused the parking brake actuator to failure // yellow & red ( brake & 4x4) warning lights came on for parking brake failure ,brakes locked vx came to immediate stop and would not drive!.

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The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 13v045000 (service: brakes); but, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified.

The emergency/parking brake has failed on the vehicle. The module (emf) was replaced once 2012 by BMW under warranty. It appears to have failed again. This is a safety concern. The emergency brake should not be failing this often. BMW went to the electronic emergency brake and judging from other complains online, the modules and other component fail frequently.

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The power braking system has stopped work ,brake pedal goes to the floor and will not stop the vehicle ,I see that BMW has a recall on the 2007 X5 made the same year and model with the v8 engine, I am a member on my forms and there are hundreds of BMW X5 with the same problem, and some people have had accidents because of the braking system suddenly not working , I had my BMW X5 at the BMW shop and they diagnose was the vacuum pump has failed , vacuum tube is leaking and the brake booster has failed also. This is a serious problem , this is not a tail light not working , this is putting people lives in danger. The repair cost is $2300.

***update to NHTSA id complaint number: 10662420. *** vehicle VIN is 5uxfe83985l309436. BMW X5 2009 xdrive48i (v8 model). [this VIN is not recognized by nhsta VIN lookup / database. ] BMW investigation was being handled by nellie arancebia in "spi" (special products investigation), who was generally non-responsive to phone calls and emails. The few responses received were deliberately evasive and / or falsified purported attempts to return calls. Case was transferred to aileen flynn in executive customer care, who indicated that spi was unable to determine the cause of the brake failure because they never received the defective component. (note: the faulty component was handled by BMW service at century west BMW in los angeles, who stated that the parts had been sent to spi for investigation. ) BMW states that since they have been unable to analyze the failed component, it is possible that the failure was due to reasonable wear and tear and not due to a manufacturer's defect. (they are therefore taking the position that they are unwilling to cover the minor damage that was sustained to the rear of the vehicle when the brakes failed while reversing. ) I am very concerned that BMW has not handled a potentially deadly fault with due care. It is unacceptable that 3 months after a brake failure event, they have been unable to carry out a proper investigation into the cause of the failure. It is also unacceptable that BMW believes a 5 year old vehicle could suffer a catastrophic brake failure and that such a fault could be within the reasonably expected wear and tear cycle of the components. This position puts the lives of road users in the vicinity of a 5 year old or 60,000 mile BMW with potentially defective braking components in peril.

The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while at a traffic light, the brakes failed to respond. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that the brake system failed and caused the vehicle to proceed through an intersection. The driver was able to merge away from traffic and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the brake hydraulic system completely failed and needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v391000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2005 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, brake fluid started to leak and the brakes failed without warning. The contact replaced the brake fluid and drove the vehicle home. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 05v367000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 BMW X5. Without warning, the motor assembly fan failed and caused extensive radiator and engine damage. The radiator was extremely hot due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the motor assembly fan needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned that there was intermittent brake failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who made several unknown repairs, but the failure recurred. The brake pedal was not completely stopping the vehicle when it was depressed. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 03v001000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02v194000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01v197000 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02v138000 (engine and engine cooling), and 01v206000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 181,060.

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The brakes failed while I was driving to work. I stepped on the brakes to stop from approximately 30mph and the vehicle did not slow down or come to a stop. I had to steer onto the median to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. Mechanic said the booster needs to be replaced. No warnings displayed in dashboard. Extremely dangerous and I'm lucky to have avoided a more serious accident. Someone could have been seriously hurt given the size of this vehicle.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated the while driving at 10 mph, the contact attempted to brake but the brake pedal seized. The vehicle did stop, but hesitated to respond. The failure recurred at different speeds. The vehicle was inspected at an independent repair shop who determined the failure was caused by oil that was present in the brake booster. The vacuum pump leaked oil into the brake boost. The brake assist failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 120,000. Yn.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact tried to stop the vehicle but the brakes failed. The contact stated that the stopping distance of the vehicle had increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated to the contact that the brake booster would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 76,000. . . . Updated 05/08/13.

The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he attempted to engage the brakes but they failed to stop the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the pedal was pressed all the way to the floor board. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,550 and the current mileage was 99,660.

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes from the engine could be smelled while in the cabin. The contact also stated that the power assist on the brakes failed and that both failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that in order to remedy the brake failure, a valve would have to be replaced. The technician was unable to replicate the exhaust failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.

The brake booster has failed twice now on this 2005 BMW X5. BMW has recalled other models in the same model year for the same problem, but refuses to repair the problem to my vehicle. This failure of the brake booster has put my family in danger and has costed me thousands of dollars.

The electronic parking brake signals a malfunction and the dealer quoted $1,600 to fix. There is clearly a design flaw in this new feature - an electronic brake - on the BMW X5 2008. Two weeks after purchasing the vehicle, the electronic parking brake locked up and would not release; the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for re-programming. Now, the electronic parking brake is not working and BMW wants to charge to fix the brake. I have never had a parking brake fail and I have been driving since 1976; clearly BMW has a flaw in the design of their electronic parking brake. I recommend that the nhtsb investigate the issues related to the BMW electronic parking brake and take the necessary actions to protect the consumer.

2005 BMW x-5 brakes fail to stop vehicle due to malfunction of the hydraulic brake booster. This is an ongoing problem. It will require buying a new brake booster and paying for its installation, cost of over $1000. The same problem has caused the recall of BMW 7 series from several model years.

The contact owns 2005 BMW X5 4. 4. The contact was driving 10 mph when the power assist for the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where they replaced the vacuum pump and brake booster due to an oil leak. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that they were aware of the failure but they were not taking responsibility since his vehicle was not included in the voluntary manufacturers recall. The failure mileage was 87,976 and the current mileage was 89,000.

The contact previously owned a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that he had an issue with the brake system. His spouse was driving at a low speed of about 5-10 mph and when she depressed the brake pedal and there was no response. The vehicle jumped the curb in a parking lot and hit the wall of a building. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. In November 2007, the brakes failed again and the vehicle hit a wooden pole in another parking lot. There was another report taken at the scene of the accident. The driver cited the brakes as the cause for the failure again. The contact also noticed that the brakes would not engage on 3 different occasions but the failures did not cause any accidents. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership but the dealer stated that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle and gave him the vehicle back with no repairs made. The contact then turned the vehicle in to the dealer for a newer vehicle. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer. The mileage at the time the contact sold the vehicle was 14,776. The failure mileage was 12,476.

My husband and I have both experienced total brake failure with our brand new BMW X5. I experienced the brake failure two and a half weeks after purchase. We immediately took the vehicle to vob BMW for work. Vob said they never found any problem, and claimed to have replaced the hydralic system. They had the car for 14 days. We picked up the vehicle on a March 15th. The brakes failed again, with my husband driving on the 17th. We had the vehicle towed to vob, where it is still sitting today 4/2/01. Both brake failures were simular. My husband and I were both driving on dry pavement. It was shortly after turning the vehicle on, and we were both driving at a low rate of speed (approx. 35 mph). Neither of us were doing hard breaking, rather just tying to slow the vehicle. Upon pressing on the brake, the brake pedal went directly to the floor in both cases. The dealership still claims they cannot find a problem and will not do anything further. We have sent numerous certified letters to the manufacturer, and have not received a response. I just found out today, that this same situation accoured to a dr. Living in the columbia MD area. He was issued a new vehicle from his dealer. My husband and I assumed we had a lemon on our hand, however, now after learning of this other incidence I have to wander how many others this has happened to.