NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2005 BMW X5; the most frequently affected component is equipment. Owners filed 103 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.
Problem: Certain aftermarket bmw bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 bmw x3 and x5 vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
Risk: When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand.
Remedy: Bmw will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2007. Owners can contact bmw customer relations and services toll-free at 800-831-1117.
Power train — Automatic transmissionCampaign 05V504000 · 01 Nov 2005
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
Service brakes, hydraulic — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 05V367000 · 26 Aug 2005
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications. It could loosen and over time the brake hose could rub against the wheel well.
Risk: The front left brake hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-attach the brake line support bracket to the front left wheel well free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
What owners complain about
Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Engine9 · 25%
Electrical system7 · 19%
Air bags7 · 19%
Service brakes6 · 17%
Unknown or other4 · 11%
Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%
Seats3 · 8%
Structure2 · 6%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
My father was sitting in his parked car in his driveway and his car caught on fire. A neighbor witnessed it she said it was engulfed in flames within seconds and my father died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. Aberdeen WA police department and fire department examined the vehicle and investigated the cause and…
I was at a stop sign then accelerated onto a round-a-bout when the vehicle stopped it would not accelerate even though my foot was on the gas pedal and the car was still on. I tried signaling my emergency lights but the whole inside of the dashboard was going on & off not letting me signal anything. I put the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. While attempting to exit the vehicle, the door independently closed. The contact's right thumb was severed and medical attention was required. The vehicle was taken to rallye bmw (1 brush hollow road, westbury, ny 11590) where it was determined that the vehicle functioned as…
Both taillight housing circuit boards shorts out. Burns between housing and adapter . Thus causes a break in the circuit and you don't have any taillights. This is a safety concern and is illegal to go with no taillights.
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.