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2005 BMW X5 Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2005 BMW X5, 18% of all 82 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 21 X5 model years. Median mileage at failure: 92,538 miles.

Brakes complaints
15
18% of 82
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
92,538 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 BMW X5 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 10, 2011, latest Feb 25, 2022.

2005 BMW X5 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2011Sep 2011Jun 2013Jul 2014May 2016Aug 2017Jun 2019
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2011 to Feb 2022; peak Jun 2013 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2005 BMW X5

  1. NHTSA 05V367000Aug 26, 2005Brakes165 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    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.

Brakes complaints by X5 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (18%)
  2. 200635 (18%)
  3. 200734 (26%)
  4. 200822 (9%)
  5. 200914 (9%)
  6. 20103 (2%)
  7. 201112 (4%)
  8. 20126 (2%)
  9. 201310 (6%)
  10. 20146 (6%)
  11. 20153 (2%)
  12. 20163 (4%)
  13. 20178 (11%)
  14. 20184 (6%)
  15. 201913 (7%)
  16. 20205 (5%)
  17. 20216 (6%)
  18. 20226 (9%)
  19. 20233 (9%)
  20. 202490 (62%)
  21. 202529 (48%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 BMW X5 have brake problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the brake in the 2005 BMW X5, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 92,538 miles.
Which BMW X5 year has the most brake complaints?
The 2024 BMW X5 has the most brake complaints (90), compared with 15 for the 2005.
Is there a brake recall for the 2005 BMW X5?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 BMW X5 concerns the brake: 05V367000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.