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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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5UXZV4C50BL••••••2011 Bmw X5
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw X5 build (11 vs 6).
11on this build
252on the model
44builds in total
1involved a crash
2involved a fire
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Air Bags 4Power Train 2Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJul 2019
Me and my kids were driving our 2011 bmw x5, we went to a full stop on the freeway, a semi was driving too fast behind us, the semi was on its way to crushing me and my three daughters in the car. We tried to move out of its way and crashed in the car infront of us as there was…
Power TrainfireFeb 2016
The contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that while parked, the engine was running however, a large amount of coolant leaked onto the ground and the engine compartment. The oil reservoir melted onto the engine. There was no flame visible. In addition, the vehicle…
EnginefireJan 2016
The contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was overheating causing smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the…
Fuel/propulsion SystemJul 2018
High pressure fuel pump failure on n55 engine. 10/10 manufacture date used the exact hpfp as the one that bmw extended the warranty on the n54 engine. When you pull out in front of traffic the engine goes into limp mode and no acceleration causing a major safety issue. Also it…
Electrical SystemNov 2017
Wires inside the comfort access door handles have apparently shorted out and are causing the driver side rear door handle to be very hot to the touch (measured at 134 deg f). Pembroke pines bmw and bmw na were notified in november. They advised that I would have pay $700 to have…
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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 5UXZV4C50BL404598 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.