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5UXZW0C5XBL••••••2011 Bmw X5 DIESEL SAV
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2011 Bmw X5 DIESEL SAV build (6 vs 4).
6on this build
39on the model
11builds in total
Most reportedWheels 2Service Brakes 2Air Bags 2Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesJun 2020
The contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that the parking brake failed. The contact was unable to perform a manual reset of the parking brake. The contact stated that parking brake malfunction ' do not drive ' go to the nearest dealer messages were displayed on the…
Air BagsSep 2016
The passenger occupancy sensor is defective and chimes continuously when unoccupied. The only way to disarm the chime is to buckle the passenger seat belt which activates the passenger airbags. Since this vehicle currently has several airbag recalls on it, the defective…
WheelsJan 2014
The contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that his tire constantly lost air pressure. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the rim was cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure…
TiresJul 2011
07/31/2011: 2011 bmw x5d, with 10,500 miles, all 4 tires were inflated by dealer at 40psi; four weeks later the rear tires were at 35psi, but both front tires were at 22psi. The TPMS was showing green on all foru tires, did not give any warning. Called bmwusa and they said that…
Air BagsJun 2016
Takata recall: it will be a year here shortly since the recall was issued and this airbag is not replaced. I know that bmw came up with another airbag for replacement of my drivers side airbag after I complained. There must be someway to fix this severe safety hazard. .I do not…
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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 5UXZW0C5XBL658244 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.