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.
Brakes recalls for the 2005 BMW X5
- 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.
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.