2005 Bmw X5 Tires Problems
4 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
Your tire suddenly failed while driving on the freeway, causing violent shaking and pulling to the right. The sidewall separated and the tire was shredded, though it showed no prior warning signs or visible damage. The failure happened within 24 hours of installation under normal driving conditions. Replacing the failed tire and having the wheel inspected for damage would be necessary.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BMW X5 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL EXTREMECONTACT DWS TIRES, SIZE: 255/50/19 (NA). UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BUBBLE IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
I BOUGHT 4 TRIANGLE TIRES MADE IN CHINA AND CANNOT BALANCE THEM. THEY MAKE ALOT OF NOISE WHEN DRIVING. I WANT TO MAKE SURE IF THEY ARE REAL (DOT OH VN 3708) SIZE 255/55R18. THANK YOU. *TR
FAILURE OF TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGE 2005 BMW X3 3.0I THE BMW ELECTRONIC TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR GAUGE FAILS TO SHOW ANY CHANGE (LOSS) OF PRESSURE. THE GAUGE, IF FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, SHOWS EITHER A YELLOW OR RED TIRE WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASH BOARD IF TIRE PRESSURE IS LOST. ON MY VEHICLE, NO WARNING LIGHT CAME ON DESPITE LOW TIRE PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE REPLACEMENT OF ALL FOUR TIRES. CONSUMERS ARE TOLD TO UTILIZE THE GAUGE TO MONITOR TIRE AIR PRESSURE (BMW CUSTOMERS DON'T NEED TO CHECK THEIR TIRE AIR PRESSURE MANUALLY PER BMW INSTRUCTIONS), BUT BMW DISREGARDS THE SAFETY OF CONSUMERS BY HAVING THEM RELY ON A FAULTY TIRE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR. NHTSA'S "VEHICLE INFORMATION" PULL-DOWN MENUS LACK THE OPTION FOR THE 2005 BMW X3 3.0. *NM