2008 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2008 BMW X5, 9% of all 235 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest brake complaint count among 21 X5 model years. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 22
- 9% of 235
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 90,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2008 BMW X5 brake complaints were filed
First complaint May 28, 2009, latest Jun 16, 2020.
Brakes recalls for the 2008 BMW X5
- NHTSA 13V045000Feb 7, 2013Brakes30,265 vehicles
Service brakes
BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
Risk: The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
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 2008 BMW X5 have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the brake in the 2008 BMW X5, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
- Which BMW X5 year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2024 BMW X5 has the most brake complaints (90), compared with 22 for the 2008.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2008 BMW X5?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 BMW X5 concerns the brake: 13V045000.