2017 BMW X5 problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints about the 2017 BMW X5 with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 15.3% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 13.5%.
Complaints111
Crashes6
Fires0
Injuries8
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 15.3% · 17
Fuel/propulsion system 13.5% · 15
Engine 10.8% · 12
Power train 8.1% · 9
Unknown or other 6.3% · 7
Service brakes 5.4% · 6
Structure 4.5% · 5
Fuel system, diesel 4.5% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 8 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the BMW X5 in this data, 2017 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 26 in the last three years against 45 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Radiator fan assembly malfunctioning causing engine to overheat. Upon replacing fan assembly vehicle is still overheating. Water pump and thermostat needs to be replaced as well as connectors. Mileage appr 67,000 Vehicle went into safety mode while traveling on highway Electrical system
The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to move from a stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rear suspension responded before the front suspension. The contact called an independent mechanic and scheduled an appointment. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,100. Suspension · reported at 53,100 miles
The contact owns a Nuna car seat, Model Type: Rava, Model Number: CS05103CVR, Manufactured Date: July 14, 2022. The car seat was being used in a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that the left side harness on the safety car seat was loose, preventing the child from being securely restrained in the car seat. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The car seat was not repaired or replaced. Child seat
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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