2017 Bmw X5 Electrical Problems
10 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (10)
Your electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned when you opened the driver's door while stopped with Auto Hold active. The system displayed a warning and failed to engage properly, which could cause the brake to apply unexpectedly or fail to engage when needed—creating a potential safety hazard. The problem appears to be a faulty EPB actuator or control unit rather than worn brake components. The repair will likely involve replacing the EPB actuator assembly and recalibrating the system.
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Your car is subject to a recall, but BMW has not provided a fix or timeline for when one will be available. This leaves your vehicle in a recalled state without a solution from the manufacturer.
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Your car's battery overheated and melted the plastic cover surrounding it. This could indicate a charging system malfunction or internal battery failure. The battery will likely need to be replaced, and the charging system should be inspected to prevent the problem from recurring.
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Your engine is overheating while driving. The radiator fan assembly was replaced, but the overheating persisted, suggesting the water pump and thermostat also need replacement along with electrical connectors. Your vehicle entered a safety mode on the highway to protect the engine.
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I brought my 2017 X5 xDrive40e to my local dealer (Ray Catena in White Plains NY) after getting a ‘Drivetrain Malfunction” Error. After several weeks at the dealer, and thousands of dollars in repairs, I’m being told today that: -The car needs a new Electric Drive… cost $12,000 -The replaced electric drive may not solve the issue, which might be the transmission.. replacement cost $16,000 So almost $30k to perhaps solve the issue on a car with a $19,000 value per Kelly Bluebook. And this is a known issue for Hybrid X5s per multiple BMW owner websites.. Here is one: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1887640 My dealer is telling me that the value of this car is currently zero ($0.00) which I find to be absolutely ridiculous.
Blower motor doesn’t work and BMW Has discontinued the part. So I have to form or heat or ac flow in my car
Front passage door becomes unlocked/ not secure while driving My doors are set to auto-lock when I drive off. Today’s incident occurred when I hit a normal bump in the road. I heard a pop, which was the front passenger door unlocking. This jarred the door from the locked position to rattling in the door frame. The car’s auto lock issue is activated therefore, it’s trying to lock the door. Then car system reports a need to stop the car to prevent rolling as the doors are not secure. It Goes without saying how dangerous this is. Searchers this issue In the Internet. Seems some X5 owners reporting a issue with the door cables? Saw no recall. My car is out of warranty but this is a serious safety issue BMW should address Help! Note, this bumpis located in the parking lot entrance to my office’s garage.
2017 BMW X5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH THE I-DRIVE. *LD *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SPONTANEOUSLY IN THE PRESENCE OF ELECTRIC RADIO WAVES. BMW OF PEABODY (221 ANDOVER ST, PEABODY, MA 01960, 1-(877) 530-0807) INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A SAFETY LIABILITY AND TURNED OVER THE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE TO A BMW ENGINEER. A LOANER VEHICLE WAS PROVIDED BY THE BMW MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED AND DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND WAS TO BE TRADED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WITHOUT WARNING. THE DASHBOARD IT UP SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE BRAKE AND STEERING PROBLEM. HAVINING NOWHERE TO PULL OVER SAFELY; I SLOWED DOWN AND CONTINUED ON TO A SAFE LOCATION. ININTIALLY, I COULD NOT TURN IGNITION OFF. THE VEHICLE IS BRAND NEW, HAVING ONLY 385 MILES ON ODOMETER. VEHICLE CONTINUED TO LOOSE ALL POWER, AND BY THE TIME THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED VEHICLE REAR DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND COULD NOT GET CAR INTO NEUTRAL. I WAS TERRIFIED WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING AND CONTINUE TO TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING INDICATORS PRIOR TO INCIDENT. VEHICLE IS AT BWW DEALER BEING CHECKED. AT THIS TIME I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT CAUSED THE LOSS OF POWER. HOWEVER, I DRIVEN FOR 45 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD CAR LOOSE POWER CONTROLS WHILE DRIVING. WHAT IF IT HAD HAPPED AT NIGHT? DURING A WINTER STORM? AGAIN, I WAS TERRIFIED.