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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5UXFE43579L••••••2009 Bmw X5 SAV
This build draws 10.6× more complaints than the average 2009 Bmw X5 SAV build (12 vs 1).
12on this build
17on the model
15builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 5Fuel/propulsion System 5Engine 3Vehicle Speed Control 1
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireMar 2017
The contact owns a 2009 bmw x5. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle to drive, a burning odor emitted into the vehicle vent. The vehicle was taken to lauderdale bmw of pembroke pines dealer, located on 14800 sheridan pines, fl 33028, phone: (954) 620-5050, where it…
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2022
I was returning home from work and the engine started to sputter/vibrate. I was right next to a gas station and as I was pulling into the gas station, the engine died and would not restart. I had the car towed and then I proceeded to troubleshoot the problem. I did a fuel…
Air BagsSep 2018
The contact owns a 2009 bmx x5. The contact noticed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to bmw of monterey (1 geary plaza, seaside, ca 93955, (831) 920-0743) where it was diagnosed that the passenger seat mat sensor…
Engine And Engine CoolingMar 2018
The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon turning the heater on, there was a strong burning odor coming from the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a burning oil odor. The…
Vehicle Speed ControlMar 2013
When let go of brake after stopping at red light, very often that this vehicle makes a suddent jump. This happens so often that cause a safety concern
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5UXFE43579L264112 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.