BMW X5 owners have reported 1 problem related to defroster/defogger/hvac system condensor/evaporator (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW X5 based on all problems reported for the X5.
For my 2019 BMW X5 sdrive40i, the a/c evaporator core failed and began leaking refrigerant, resulting in complete loss of cold air from the a/c system. The vehicle had approximately 50,000 miles. The repair required full dashboard removal and cost approximately $4,500 including a rental vehicle. This appears to be a widespread issue on 2019–2025 BMW X5/x6/x7 models, suspected to be caused by r-1234yf refrigerant incompatibility with the aluminum evaporator core. The leaking r-1234yf refrigerant is also an environmental concern. R-1234yf is a hydrofluorocarbon (hfc) greenhouse gas with a global warming potential significantly higher than co2. An uncontrolled leak of this refrigerant directly into the atmosphere — due to a defective factory-installed evaporator core — contributes to environmental harm and violates the spirit of epa regulations governing refrigerant emissions. Consumers should not bear the financial burden of a known manufacturing defect that also results in the uncontrolled release of a regulated substance. BMW has not issued a recall or extended warranty for this component despite widespread owner reports of the same failure. I am requesting NHTSA investigate this issue and compel BMW to issue a formal recall and provide reimbursement to affected owners.
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