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2001 Bmw X5 — Known Issues & Recalls

12 Recalls175 Owner Complaints12 Categories Affected
175
Total Complaints
12
Open Recalls
4
Crashes
16
Fires
12
Injuries

Complaints from Jan 2006 to Dec 2011

The most reported issue is engine and engine cooling problems (29 complaints). 4 complaints involved crashes. 16 involved fires.

Open Safety Recalls (12)

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 17V047000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Jun 2001

NHTSA Campaign: 01V030000

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY OF THESE VEHICLES, THE LOWER END OF THE SPINDLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSERTED COMPLETELY INTO THE COUPLING. IN SUCH A CASE, THE FASTENING BOLT USED TO SECURE THE CONNECTION MAY NOT COMPLETELY ENGAGE THE SPINDLE WITHIN THE COUPLING. DURING DRIVING, IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE FOR THE SPINDLE TO DISCONNECT.

Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE TO ENSURE PROPER INSERTION IN THE COUPLING, AND, IF NECESSARY, THE SPINDLE WILL BE FULLY INSERTED AND THE FASTENING BOLT REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 01V206000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 01V197000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR, ONE OR BOTH SELF-LOCKING NUTS THAT SECURE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO THE BOOSTER MAY HAVE BEEN CROSS-THREADED ON THE BOOSTER STUDS THAT PROTRUDE THROUGH THE FIREWALL. IN SUCH A CASE, THE NUT(S) WOULD NOT BE FULLY SEATED ON THE STUD(S).

Risk: IF THIS OCCURRED, THE EFFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL COULD BE REDUCED DUE TO RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND BOOSTER. BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHILE DRIVING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOOSTER COULD DEVELOP A LEAK AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE POWER ASSIST.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TWO LOCK NUTS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE PROPERLY SEATED. IF THE NUTS ARE NOT PROPERLY SEATED OR ARE CROSS-THREADED, THE BRAKE BOOSTER WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 01V196000

Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ABRASION PARTICLES COULD DEPOSIT ON THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITHIN THE SWITCH, CAUSING A DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRIC CURRENT THROUGH THE CONTACTS. IF THE DISRUPTION OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE NEUTRAL OR PARK POSITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION WILL SWITCH AUTOMATICALLY INTO THE EMERGENCY PROGRAM, WHICH IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER VIA A WARNING LAMP AND A MESSAGE, "TRANS. FAIL-SAFE PROG." IN THIS CASE, THE VEHICLE CAN BE DRIVEN IN LOWER GEARS ONLY WITH LIMITED ENGINE OUTPUT.

Risk: IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN TRAFFIC AND/OR ACCELERATE COULD BE GREATLY DIMINISHED, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION GEAR POSITION INDICATOR SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 02V138000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE AUXILIARY/COOLING FAN OPERATION, INCLUDING VARIABLE SPEED, IS ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED. FAILURE OF THE FAN MOTOR CAN CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY OF THE FAN CONTROL UNIT TO OVERLOAD AND FAIL, CAUSING THE FAN TO STOP OPERATING.

Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FAN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2001. THIS IS A SUPPLEMENT TO A RECALL THAT BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2001 (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 01V206). OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 00V341000

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE NUT THAT SECURES THE AXIAL JOINT OF THE LEFT STEERING TIE ROD TO THE STEERING GEAR BOX MAY HAVE NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED SECURELY. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE NUT AND, INITIALLY TO STEERING WHEEL PLAY AND/OR MISALIGNMENT, AS WELL AS NOISE FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE. IF VEHICLE OPERATION CONTINUES, THE TIE ROD COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE STEERING GEAR BOX.

Risk: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-TORQUE THE NUT SECURING THE AXIAL JOINT OF THE LEFT STEERING TIE ROD. IF THE TORQUE OF THE NUT IS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, THE RIGHT NUT WILL ALSO BE CHECKED AND CORRECTED IF NECESSARY, AND A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT WILL BE PERFORMED.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Nov 2000

NHTSA Campaign: 00V261000

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SAFETY BELT LOWER OUTBOARD ANCHORAGE BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEATS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURED PROPERLY.

Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ITS MAXIMUM RESTRAINT FUNCTION.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BOLTS AND CORRECT THE TORQUE IF NECESSARY.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 02V194000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.

Risk: EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE BRACKET, RENDERING THE SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Fix: DEALERS WILL CHECK THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT FOR PROPER SEATING IN ITS SUPPORT BRACKET. IN ADDITION, A PIN WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE SHAFT TO THE BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
Sep 2003

NHTSA Campaign: 03V001000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE BRAKE HOSE THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE LINE COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE AND BE SUBJECTED TO WEAR AND ABRASION.

Risk: THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THERE COULD BE A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE IF A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE OCCURS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINING CLIP TO FURTHER SECURE THE BRAKE LINE TO THE FRONT STRUT. ADDITIONALLY, IF INSPECTION OF ANY BRAKE HOSE INDICATES THAT IT HAS EXPERIENCED DAMAGE, THE HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 01V173000

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO AN ASSEMBLY ERROR DURING VEHICLE PRODUCTION, ANY OF THE THREE BOLTS THAT SECURE THE PULLEY TO THE PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

Risk: IN SUCH A CASE, THE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY LOOSEN CAUSING THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE DRIVE BELT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CERTAIN ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS, I.E., POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, OR ALTERNATOR. STEERING EFFORT WOULD THEN BE INCREASED.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY TO SEE IF IT IS LOOSE. IF THE PULLEY IS NOT LOOSE ON THE PUMP, THE RETAINING BOLTS WILL BE TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. IF THE PULLEY IS LOOSE, THE PUMP, PULLEY, ATTACHING BOLTS, AND DRIVE BELT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

Safety RecallFREE FIX AT DEALER
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NHTSA Campaign: 25V748000

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015.

Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 175)

Air Bags7 issues
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Feb 2025

Your vehicle has a safety recall related to the airbags that needs to be addressed before driving. You're having difficulty scheduling the recall repair because local dealerships won't provide towing or mobile service to your home. This is a critical safety issue that requires professional diagnosis and repair at a service facility.

NHTSA #: 11643454
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Dec 2017

Your airbags deployed unexpectedly while driving, even though there was no crash or impact. You sustained minor injuries that didn't require medical attention. This is a serious safety defect that needs immediate diagnosis to prevent future unintended deployments.

NHTSA #: 11054776
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2016

Your passenger side airbag deployed on its own without any accident or impact occurring. You contacted BMW corporate and took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis, but they were unable to identify the cause or fix the problem, and returned the vehicle to you with the airbag malfunction unresolved. The airbag control module or sensor wiring may need to be diagnosed and repaired to prevent future unintended deployments.

NHTSA #: 10927009
criticalAIR BAGS
Filed: Nov 2016

Your front passenger side airbag inflated on its own while the vehicle was parked, injuring both you and your passenger. The dealer confirmed the airbag malfunctioned, but the exact cause couldn't be determined. The airbag system will need to be diagnosed and repaired to prevent this from happening again.

NHTSA #: 10927016
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Oct 2020

Your airbag warning light has been on for an extended period. When you took your car to a BMW dealer in March 2019, they told you your airbag system wasn't included in a recall notice you'd received, and the light remains on today. The dealer quoted you over $2,000 to replace the airbag module. You're concerned about whether this is accurate and what options you have to resolve the issue.

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NHTSA #: 11364305
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Apr 2017

You own a 2001 BMW X5 that's subject to a Takata airbag recall (NHTSA campaign 17V047000). The replacement airbag parts needed to complete the recall repair have not been available, and the manufacturer has taken longer than reasonable to provide them. You haven't experienced an airbag failure, but the recall remains unresolved due to parts shortage.

NHTSA #: 10978803
highAIR BAGS
Filed: Mar 2017

You received a recall notice for your 2001 BMW X5 regarding Takata airbags (NHTSA Campaign 17V047000), but the repair parts were not available. BMW took longer than a reasonable amount of time to provide the replacement parts needed to complete the recall repair. While you haven't experienced an airbag failure, the extended delay suggests a parts distribution issue on the manufacturer's end. The fix will require BMW to supply and install replacement airbag components.

NHTSA #: 10967741
Unknown Or Other2 issues
criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: Mar 2020

Your car caught fire while it was parked with the engine off. This is an unexpected and serious fire hazard that requires immediate investigation to determine the cause.

NHTSA #: 11318905
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2018

Your car's door lock cylinder is stuck in the locked position. This happened after you got a new key made, which put the car into a deadlock state. You may have difficulty unlocking or accessing your vehicle. The fix will likely involve replacing the lock cylinder mechanism.

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NHTSA #: 11104607
Steering2 issues
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Aug 2018

Your steering wheel suddenly locked up while you were driving at low speed without any warning. A mechanic identified the problem as related to a known BMW steering issue (NHTSA Campaign 01V173000), but when you took the vehicle to the dealer, they found no open recalls on your vehicle's VIN number, so the repair was not completed. The issue occurred at around 120,000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11119625
criticalSTEERING
Filed: Apr 2017

Your steering wheel stopped working properly while driving. You had to coast your vehicle onto the shoulder of the road to stop safely. A mechanic found that the steering column spindle may have failed, but the vehicle wasn't repaired. Fixing this will likely require replacing or repairing the steering column spindle assembly.

NHTSA #: 10972004
Electrical System,air Bags1 issue
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
FireFiled: Aug 2019

When you started your car, smoke began coming from the passenger side front airbag area and continued to get thicker even after shutting off the engine. Flames appeared shortly after, and the fire department had to respond to extinguish the fire, which caused significant damage to the front airbag area and glove box. This is a Takata airbag recall issue where the airbag inflator can rupture and catch fire. The repair will require replacement of the defective airbag inflator and affected components.

NHTSA #: 11241091
Structure,engine1 issue
criticalSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
FireFiled: Sep 2017

Your car caught fire in the engine compartment while parked at a shopping center with the engine off. This is a serious safety hazard that requires immediate investigation by a qualified mechanic to identify the cause, which could involve electrical system issues, fuel system leaks, or engine oil accumulation.

NHTSA #: 11024122
Engine1 issue
criticalENGINE
Filed: May 2017

Your parked X5 caught fire while you were in a store, resulting in a total loss that was covered by insurance. The engine compartment fire occurred without any warning while the vehicle was stationary.

NHTSA #: 10985631
Steering,air Bags,seat Belts,wheels1 issue
criticalSTEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
CrashFiled: Mar 2017

Your 2001 BMW X5 was involved in a serious crash after swerving to avoid an animal at 25 mph, which caused a rear wheel to detach and the vehicle to flip multiple times and crash into a house. During the crash, the airbags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to keep you restrained, resulting in you being ejected from the vehicle and sustaining internal injuries. You were later notified of a recall related to airbag defects. A proper diagnostic inspection was never completed on the vehicle, which was ultimately destroyed.

NHTSA #: 10967473
Electrical System,engine,fuel/propulsion System1 issue
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2024

Your vehicle's speedometer and electrical system are not working properly. Multiple electrical components are failing, which may prevent the vehicle from operating safely. This will likely require diagnosis and repair of the electrical wiring, battery connections, and instrument cluster components.

NHTSA #: 11629001
Electrical System,engine1 issue
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2018

Your electric cooling fan has failed multiple times over the years (2007, 2011, and 2018), even though it was recalled and supposedly fixed in 2001. The most recent failure caused your engine to overheat and blow the head gasket while you were driving, which is a serious problem. The fix will likely involve replacing the cooling fan motor and possibly inspecting the entire cooling system to prevent future failures.

NHTSA #: 11145180
Suspension,power Train,electronic Stability Control (esc)1 issue
highSUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Filed: Dec 2017

When driving your 2001 BMW X5 on ice, slush, soft dirt roads, or mixed ice and pavement, the rear end fishtails. You recently installed brand new winter tires and had the vehicle aligned, but four different mechanics have been unable to identify the cause. The issue may stem from a suspension component, powertrain, or electronic stability control malfunction that requires specialized BMW diagnostic equipment to pinpoint.

NHTSA #: 11054090
Electrical System1 issue
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2017

Your tail lights on both sides aren't working, and your rear turn signals on both sides aren't working either. Your right front turn signal also doesn't work. You've already replaced all the fuses and light bulbs, but the problem persists. The fix may involve checking the wiring harness, connectors, or having a mechanic diagnose a deeper electrical issue in the lighting circuit.

NHTSA #: 11048507
Seats1 issue
highSEATS
Filed: Feb 2017

Your driver's seat heating element gets excessively hot, potentially burning the driver and damaging the seat fabric. The heating control on the driver's side appears to malfunction, causing unsafe temperatures. The seat heater may need to be replaced or the thermostat that controls its temperature may require repair.

NHTSA #: 10956555

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