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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5UXKR0C51G0••••••2016 Bmw X5
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2016 Bmw X5 build (5 vs 2).
5on this build
72on the model
35builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashJan 2017
I stopped at the entrance of an apartment complex and was waiting for the security gate to open. Once I came to a complete stop the auto start stop function turned the engine off. While stopped, with my foot still on the brake, suddenly and unexpectedly, the engine started and…
Air BagsOct 2022
"Driver restraint malfunction" appeared on the vehicle's dashboard. Brought car to dealership for investigation,and they suggested replacing the unused airbag with a new airbag
Unknown Or OtherJan 2022
BMW notified me that the connected drive services would not function on my 2016 BMW X5 after Feb 2022. BMW’s failure to assure the functionality of its safety options beyond 5 years of use is inexcusable and unbelievable as is the claim that there is no technical fix. I am…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2021
Due to a phasing out of the 3G network by cellular carriers, BMW ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist services, such as BMW Assist eCall, Advanced Real-Time Traffic information, Remote Services, and BMW Online will no longer be supported starting February 2022 for select vehicles. The…
Unknown Or OtherMay 2021
Whenever I get to a stop light or sign, the vehicle goes into park on its own. I took the vehicle to coggin bmw 05/05/2021 and they said maybe it needed a software update which they did but the vehicle still goes into park on its own. This happened again today 05/13/2021. These…
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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 5UXKR0C51G0P24178 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.