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5UXZV4C5XBL••••••2011 Bmw X5
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw X5 build (13 vs 6).
13on this build
252on the model
44builds in total
3involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedEngine 8Power Train 3Fuel System 2Gasoline 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireSep 2019
Upon starting my car at a friend's house, I heard a brief electrical buzzing noise that then stopped. It sounded like the radiator fan, but the fan wasn't moving. I drove my car approximately 15 miles home and parked it. About 2.5 hours later, from inside my home, I heard the…
Unknown Or OtherfireDec 2014
My wife's bmw was parked in our garage upon returning from the dealership where a service recall had been performed. The car self combusted destroying the bmw x5 , my bmw 328 xi, our garage and portions of our condo adjacent to the garage
Fuel SystemfireFeb 2012
Vehicle caught on fire on 02/06/12 at 0300 while parked in garage. According to miami's fire department this was not deemed arson/vandalism, no evidence of forced entry or accelerate was noted. A recall for high pressure fuel pump has been issued for such model
SteeringMar 2018
Driving down street steering wheel locked up ,car shut down,had it towed to bmw,they said engine,powertrain failed,warranty people refuse to pay to have fixed
EngineApr 2017
The contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. Upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the low coolant level warning indicator illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to santa monica bmw (1127 santa…
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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 5UXZV4C5XBL413146 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.