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BMW X5 Exterior Lighting Headlights

BMW X5 2006 Exterior Lighting Headlights Report #10159935

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2006.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS . HID LIGHTS FROM OTHER CARS ARE BLINDING ME FROM BEHIND. *JB.Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BOISE, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

BMW X5 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10173657

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2006.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. ALSO, THE ENGINE REVVED WHILE AT A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2006 BMW X5.*AK UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB.Mileage was 4900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051121. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SUNTHUP WEST COUNTY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MANCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 63011 .
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BMW X5 Power Train Automatic Transmission

BMW X5 2006 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10173657

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 16, 2006.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. ALSO, THE ENGINE REVVED WHILE AT A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2006 BMW X5.*AK UPDATED 01/10/07. *JB.Mileage was 4900 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SAINT LOUIS, MO. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051121. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SUNTHUP WEST COUNTY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: MANCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MO. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 63011 .
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10210313

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2007.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 3 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE CAME EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS PRESENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FROM THE SCENE AND HAS NOT YET BEEN INSPECTED. THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM IN AN AMBULANCE BECAUSE HER HEAD HIT THE DOOR WINDOW. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 19,000..Vehicle was involved in a crash. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WBXPA934X6W. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ELIZABETHTOWN, KY. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051226. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor Report #10213091

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2007.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR . BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT WITHIN 35,000 KLM ON BMW X5. NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE AVERAGE FOR PERFORMANCE BRAKES LIKE THESE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE 50,000 KLM. BMW WILL NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS WITHOUT REPLACING ALL 4 ROTORS AT THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES ON SPORTS CARS HAVE LASTED OVER 50,000 TO 90,000 WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES. WE'RE NOT HARD ON BRAKES IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LAST 2 VEHICLES WITH PERFORMANCE STYLE BRAKES ON SPORTS CARS... *TR.Mileage was 21600 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in EDMONTON, 00. Vehicle was purchased on 20051016. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Pads

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Pads Report #10213091

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 21, 2007.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS . BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT WITHIN 35,000 KLM ON BMW X5. NOT COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AND THE AVERAGE FOR PERFORMANCE BRAKES LIKE THESE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE 50,000 KLM. BMW WILL NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE PADS WITHOUT REPLACING ALL 4 ROTORS AT THE DEALERSHIP LEVEL. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WITH PERFORMANCE BRAKES ON SPORTS CARS HAVE LASTED OVER 50,000 TO 90,000 WITHOUT REPLACEMENT OF BRAKES. WE'RE NOT HARD ON BRAKES IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LAST 2 VEHICLES WITH PERFORMANCE STYLE BRAKES ON SPORTS CARS... *TR.Mileage was 21600 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in EDMONTON, 00. Vehicle was purchased on 20051016. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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BMW X5 Suspension

BMW X5 2006 Suspension Report #10220994

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 15, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SUSPENSION . SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. VERY, VERY BUMPY, ROUGH RIDE. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in TORRANCE, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20060921. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: SOUTH BAY BMW . DEALER'S CITY: TORRANCE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90502 .
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Air Drum

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Air Drum Report #10224757

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 28, 2006.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM . STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS ON HIGH SPEED ON HIGHWAYS. WHEN BRAKING CAR MERGES TO LEFT. I AM NOT SURE OF THE DATE BUT IM SURE THE DEALER COMPUTERS WILL HAVE THE HISTORY OF MAINTENANCE. THIS HAPPENED 3 TIMES FROM THEY DAY I GOT THE CAR TILL TODAY. THE CAR DEALER ALWAYS TOOK CARE OF THE SERVICE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 12000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WEST PALM BEACH, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20051030. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:U. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 70 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BRAMAN . DEALER'S CITY: WPB . DEALER'S STATE CODE: FL.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10249841

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 19, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC SEAT HEATER ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE CAUGHT FIRE. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, HE NOTICED THAT THE SEAT WAS SMOKING AND HIS LEG WAS BURNED. THE SEAT HEATER WAS ACTIVATED PRIOR TO NOTICING THE FAILURE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT CURRENTLY REMAINS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE ISSUE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF THE RISK OF HAVING SEAT HEATERS. THEY ALSO STATED THAT THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR FREE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 27,000..Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 27000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in PORT WASHINGTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10253174

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE BUMPER, MUFFLER, AND TRUNK WERE DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED AND RELEASED PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13575L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ANNRILLO, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10253174

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE BUMPER, MUFFLER, AND TRUNK WERE DAMAGED. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILED AND RELEASED PREMATURELY. THE FRONT AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS UNINJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAS A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER COULD NOT PROVIDE AN EXPLANATION FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,500. .Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13575L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ANNRILLO, TX. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10253353

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . THIS IS ABOUT A LEASED 2006 BMW X5. I WAS PARKING THE CAR, & HAD APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP, SO I APPLIED THE HANDBRAKE & STILL IT DID NOT STOP. IT CRASHED THROUGH SOME BUSHES, OVER A CONCRETE SIDEWALK & INTO THE STREET WHICH LUCKILY HAD NO TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO SLAM THE GEARSHIFT INTO REVERSE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE CAR WHILE AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LANE MARKERS IN THE ROAD. VERY LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT THAT HOUR. I RESTARTED THE CAR, PUT IT INTO REVERSE GEAR & BACKED OVER THE SAME PATH & INTO THE PARKING LOT & PULLED THE HANDBRAKE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I CALLED BRAMAN BMW OF W. PALM BEACH TO TOW THE CAR AWAY SINCE I WAS UNWILLING TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. THEIR HEAD MECHANIC,PRIOR TO INSPECTING THE CAR, DURING A 3-WAY PHONE CALL WITH ME & JOE OF BRAMAN BMW IN W. PALM BEACH, STATED THAT HE CONCLUDED (BEFORE HE EVER LOOKED AT THE CAR) THAT I WAS AT FAULT & THAT I MUST HAVE MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEY CALLED ME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL BMW'S NATIONAL OFFICE & GET BACK TO ME. SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO CALL BACK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JUNO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Vehicle Speed Control

BMW X5 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Report #10253353

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL . THIS IS ABOUT A LEASED 2006 BMW X5. I WAS PARKING THE CAR, & HAD APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP, SO I APPLIED THE HANDBRAKE & STILL IT DID NOT STOP. IT CRASHED THROUGH SOME BUSHES, OVER A CONCRETE SIDEWALK & INTO THE STREET WHICH LUCKILY HAD NO TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO SLAM THE GEARSHIFT INTO REVERSE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE CAR WHILE AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LANE MARKERS IN THE ROAD. VERY LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT THAT HOUR. I RESTARTED THE CAR, PUT IT INTO REVERSE GEAR & BACKED OVER THE SAME PATH & INTO THE PARKING LOT & PULLED THE HANDBRAKE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I CALLED BRAMAN BMW OF W. PALM BEACH TO TOW THE CAR AWAY SINCE I WAS UNWILLING TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. THEIR HEAD MECHANIC,PRIOR TO INSPECTING THE CAR, DURING A 3-WAY PHONE CALL WITH ME & JOE OF BRAMAN BMW IN W. PALM BEACH, STATED THAT HE CONCLUDED (BEFORE HE EVER LOOKED AT THE CAR) THAT I WAS AT FAULT & THAT I MUST HAVE MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEY CALLED ME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL BMW'S NATIONAL OFFICE & GET BACK TO ME. SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO CALL BACK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JUNO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Parking Brake

BMW X5 2006 Parking Brake Report #10253353

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2008.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with PARKING BRAKE . THIS IS ABOUT A LEASED 2006 BMW X5. I WAS PARKING THE CAR, & HAD APPLIED THE FOOTBRAKE WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. I FLOORED THE BRAKE PEDAL AGAIN, BUT THE CAR DID NOT STOP, SO I APPLIED THE HANDBRAKE & STILL IT DID NOT STOP. IT CRASHED THROUGH SOME BUSHES, OVER A CONCRETE SIDEWALK & INTO THE STREET WHICH LUCKILY HAD NO TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO SLAM THE GEARSHIFT INTO REVERSE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE CAR WHILE AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE LANE MARKERS IN THE ROAD. VERY LUCKY THAT THERE WAS NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT THAT HOUR. I RESTARTED THE CAR, PUT IT INTO REVERSE GEAR & BACKED OVER THE SAME PATH & INTO THE PARKING LOT & PULLED THE HANDBRAKE & TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. I CALLED BRAMAN BMW OF W. PALM BEACH TO TOW THE CAR AWAY SINCE I WAS UNWILLING TO DRIVE IT ANYMORE. THEIR HEAD MECHANIC,PRIOR TO INSPECTING THE CAR, DURING A 3-WAY PHONE CALL WITH ME & JOE OF BRAMAN BMW IN W. PALM BEACH, STATED THAT HE CONCLUDED (BEFORE HE EVER LOOKED AT THE CAR) THAT I WAS AT FAULT & THAT I MUST HAVE MISTAKENLY PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEY CALLED ME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, SAID THEY TEST DROVE IT & FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THEY SAID THEY WOULD CALL BMW'S NATIONAL OFFICE & GET BACK TO ME. SO FAR I HAVE HAD NO CALL BACK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JUNO BEACH, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Child Seat

BMW X5 2006 Child Seat Report #10263813

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 30, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with CHILD SEAT . THIS COMPLAINT IS REGARDING THE SUNSHINE KIDS MONTEREY BOOSTER SEAT MODEL NO. US15000 (WHICH IS NOT LISTED UNDER MAKE AND MODEL CHOICES). THE RED SHOULDER BELT GUIDE HAS A SLOT ON THE MIDDLE OF THE BOTTOM WHERE YOU THREAD THE BELT THROUGH (UNLIKE MANY OTHER BOOSTER SEATS THAT HAVE A SLOT ON THE BACK THROUGH WHICH TO THREAD THE SEAT BELT) AND THE SHOULDER BELT OFTEN GETS FOLDED AND STUCK IN THE SLOT, MAKING THE SHOULDER BELT LOOSE IF THE CHILD LEANS FORWARD AND THEN SITS BACK. I OFTEN HAVE TO TELL MY CHILD TO PULL THE BELT TIGHT SINCE IT DOES NOT MOVE FREELY THROUGH THE GUIDE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BEL AIR, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10265739

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CHIME SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10265739

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CHIME SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10265739

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 07, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM CHIME SENSOR WAS INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 66000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW X5 Structure Body

BMW X5 2006 Structure Body Report #10299649

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . SHATTERING OR EXPLODING SUNROOFS ON BMW VEHICLES. UPON DOING MY ON-LINE RESEARCH, IT HAS BECOME APPARENT THAT ON SEVERAL MODELS OF BMW VEHICLES, INCLUDING THE X-5, A LARGE NUMBER OF SUNROOFS HAVE SHATTERED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IN THE CASE OF THE VEHICLE OWNED BY MY FIRM, THE SUNROOF WAS CLOSED, THERE WERE NO CONSTRUCTION TRUCKS IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE NOR ANY OVERPASSES WITHIN MILES OF THE VEHICLE WHEN IT SHATTERED. IN THIS INSTANCE, THERE WAS A POLICE OFFICER BEHIND THE VEHICLE WHO WITNESSED THE SCENE AND RENDERED ASSISTANCE TO THE DRIVER. DESPITE THE ABUNDANCE OF GLASS IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE, NO ONE WAS PHYSICALLY INJURED BY THE FLYING GLASS. *TR.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WESTMINSTER, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Side/window

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Side/window Report #10301894

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 16, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . DEFECT IN THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR. *TR.Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WEST VALLEY CITY, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Electric

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Electric Report #10310913

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2007.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC . TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HIS SPOUSE WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED OF ABOUT 5-10 MPH AND WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE JUMPED THE CURB IN A PARKING LOT AND HIT THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. IN NOVEMBER 2007, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE HIT A WOODEN POLE IN ANOTHER PARKING LOT. THERE WAS ANOTHER REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER CITED THE BRAKES AS THE CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE AGAIN. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE ON 3 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BUT THE FAILURES DID NOT CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND GAVE HIM THE VEHICLE BACK WITH NO REPAIRS MADE. THE CONTACT THEN TURNED THE VEHICLE IN TO THE DEALER FOR A NEWER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE MILEAGE AT THE TIME THE CONTACT SOLD THE VEHICLE WAS 14,776. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,476..Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 12476 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13526L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SAN JOSE, CA. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW X5 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control

BMW X5 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control Report #10313610

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL . 1) CRUISE WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACTION WHEN LESS THEN 15 MPH--- AND YOU HAVE TO BE IN ACCELERATE TO ENGAGE CRUISE- CAUSES PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL ZONE. ESPECIALLY TO SET THE CRUISE AT 19MPH IS A CHALLENGE. 2) SEAT BELT WARNING EVEN AFTER I HAVE THE SEAT BELT ON. AND THE BEEP COMES AFTER I DRIVE ABOUT 2 BLOCKS ...SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE BELT AND PUT IT BACK ON. *TR.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in IRVING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10313610

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . 1) CRUISE WILL NOT TAKE INTO ACTION WHEN LESS THEN 15 MPH--- AND YOU HAVE TO BE IN ACCELERATE TO ENGAGE CRUISE- CAUSES PROBLEMS IN SCHOOL ZONE. ESPECIALLY TO SET THE CRUISE AT 19MPH IS A CHALLENGE. 2) SEAT BELT WARNING EVEN AFTER I HAVE THE SEAT BELT ON. AND THE BEEP COMES AFTER I DRIVE ABOUT 2 BLOCKS ...SO I HAVE TO TAKE OFF THE BELT AND PUT IT BACK ON. *TR.Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in IRVING, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10330857

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . WE OWN A 2006 BMW X5. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK WHEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WARMER WAS TURNED ON, THE LEFT SIDE OF HE SEAT HEATED UP ALMOST INSTANTLY, AND BURNS THE LEFT THIGH AND BUTTOCKS AREA OF THE DRIVER. MY HUSBAND RECEIVED A 3 INCH BURN ON MAY 15,2010. FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THIS I WAS AWARE THAT AN AREA OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BURNING ME, AND I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE WARMER OFF. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED ON OUR CAR IN DECEMBER. *TR.1 person(s) were injured. Mileage was 51000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in FREMONT, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10342051

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 12, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . WE HAVE A 2006 BMW X5 THAT WE HAVE HAD 5 SETS OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED FOR WARPING. WHEN THE ROTORS WARP YOU GET A SEVER SHAKE IN THE FRONT END WITH HIGH SPEED BRAKING THAT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA ABOUT THE ISSUE AND THEY CONFIRMED THEY KNOW IT IS AN ISSUE BUT SAID THEY ARE NOT GOING TO TRY TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THEY WILL ONLY OFFER A 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON THE ROTOR SO IT WILL NOT COST THE CUSTOMER TO REPLACE IT. THESE PARTS FAIL AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES. MY WIFE HAS ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR ON THE EXPRESSWAY DUE TO THIS ISSUE. IT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR.Mileage was 18000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10348854

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 11, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . 1. BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON IN 2006 BMW X5 ON 8/1/10. 2. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW DEALER TO BE REPAIRED, ON INSPECTION THEY FOUND "BOTH FRONT AXLE -CV BOOTS SPLIT AND SPRAYING GREASE ON BRAKE CALIPERS". THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TO BMW STANDARD 3. ON 8/11/10 THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT- THE BRAKES WAS SLUGGISH AND DID NOT RESPOND. *TR .Vehicle was involved in a crash. Mileage was 55800 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HEMPSTEAD, NY. Accident was reported to Police. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10362752

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 25, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . I HAVE A 2006 BMW X5 WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT, I TURNED ON THE HEATED SEAT. MINUTES LATER, I FELT A BURNING ON MY LEFT LEG HALFWAY BETWEEN MY KNEE AND HIP AND BEGAN TO SMELL SMOKE. I PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY. WHEN I LOOKED AT THE SEAT, THE LEATHER WAS VISIBLY BURNT AND WAS EXTREMELY HOT TO THE TOUCH. HAD I STAYED IN THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER, I WOULD HAVE BEEN BURNED BY THE SEAT AND INJURED. WE ARE CURRENTLY TEACHING MY DAUGHTER TO DRIVE, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE IF SHE HAD BEEN BEHIND THE WHEEL, DISTRACTING HER FROM DRIVING AND INJURING HER LEG POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE BURNING NOW HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TURN ON THE HEATED SEAT. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS ISSUE, MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND THERE IS CURRENTLY NO RECALL FOR THIS VEHICLE. THE LOCAL BMW DEALER QUOTED ME A PRICE OF AROUND $700 TO FIX THE HEATING ELEMENT. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET AND DO HAVE THE OLD MALFUNCTIONING PART. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! *TR UPDATED 12/20/10 *BF RECEIVED INVOICES. UPDATED 12/21/10.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BINGHAMTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: MILLER AUTO TEAM . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 607-797-1221 . DEALER'S CITY: VESTAL . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 13851 .
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10364971

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . THE VEHICLES SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON WHICH WILL PREVENT FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, MY VEHICLE IS NOT THAT OLD AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED BUT YET THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SINCE ABOUT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON THAT INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS OFF AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY WITH NO LUCK, THEY WANT OVER A $1000 PLUS TO REPLACE THE SENSOR, MY ISSUE REMAINS UNRESOLVED; I RAN A CHECK FOR THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT ALMOST EVERY BMW OWNER EXPERIENCES THE SAME ISSUE AND ALMOST EVERY BMW IN DIFFERENT RANGE OF RECENT YEARS AND DIFFERENT MODELS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS IS A MASS-PRODUCED MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT HAS GONE UNNOTICED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY, THIS ISSUE STILL REMAINS UNRESOLVED AS OF THIS DATE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD AND 45000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORST WITH TIME, BEFORE IT WAS OCCASIONAL BUT NOW IT IS ALL THE TIME, THE REPAIR WOULD CONSIST OF TAKING THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT OUT AND APART AND REPLACE THE SENSOR-PAD THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLES SAFETY SYSTEM COMPUTER PLACED INSIDE THE SEAT PADS, THIS IS NOT AN EASY TASK OR A REPAIR THAT IS ACCESSIBLE. MOST DEFINITELY THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS ITEM. MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT THEY CAN FILE A COMPLAINT AND REQUEST RECALLS ON THEIR VEHICLE ISSUES AND THAT IS WHY YOU MAY NOT SEE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10364971

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 01, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE VEHICLES SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS MALFUNCTIONING FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON WHICH WILL PREVENT FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN IT IS SUPPOSE TO IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, MY VEHICLE IS NOT THAT OLD AND HAS NOT BEEN ABUSED BUT YET THIS ISSUE OCCURRED SINCE ABOUT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON THAT INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS OFF AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AS WELL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY WITH NO LUCK, THEY WANT OVER A $1000 PLUS TO REPLACE THE SENSOR, MY ISSUE REMAINS UNRESOLVED; I RAN A CHECK FOR THIS ISSUE ONLINE AND FOUND THAT ALMOST EVERY BMW OWNER EXPERIENCES THE SAME ISSUE AND ALMOST EVERY BMW IN DIFFERENT RANGE OF RECENT YEARS AND DIFFERENT MODELS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AND THIS IS A MASS-PRODUCED MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT HAS GONE UNNOTICED. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, IF I HAD BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT MY PASSENGER AIRBAG WOULD NOT DEPLOY, THIS ISSUE STILL REMAINS UNRESOLVED AS OF THIS DATE. THIS PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT A YEAR AGO WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS ONLY ABOUT 3 YEARS OLD AND 45000 MILES AND HAS BEEN GETTING WORST WITH TIME, BEFORE IT WAS OCCASIONAL BUT NOW IT IS ALL THE TIME, THE REPAIR WOULD CONSIST OF TAKING THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SEAT OUT AND APART AND REPLACE THE SENSOR-PAD THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE VEHICLES SAFETY SYSTEM COMPUTER PLACED INSIDE THE SEAT PADS, THIS IS NOT AN EASY TASK OR A REPAIR THAT IS ACCESSIBLE. MOST DEFINITELY THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS ITEM. MOST PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THAT THEY CAN FILE A COMPLAINT AND REQUEST RECALLS ON THEIR VEHICLE ISSUES AND THAT IS WHY YOU MAY NOT SEE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10376306

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DANGER! FIRE HAZARD ON 2006 BMW X5. HEATED SEATS GET EXTREMELY HOT ON DRIVER SIDE LEFT SIDE UNDER THE DRIVERS BUTTOCKS AND THIGH. SMELL OF BURNT PLASTIC AND FUMES IN CABIN. *TR.Mileage was 64000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10376306

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 11, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DANGER! FIRE HAZARD ON 2006 BMW X5. HEATED SEATS GET EXTREMELY HOT ON DRIVER SIDE LEFT SIDE UNDER THE DRIVERS BUTTOCKS AND THIGH. SMELL OF BURNT PLASTIC AND FUMES IN CABIN. *TR.Mileage was 64000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MCLEAN, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph.
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BMW X5 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

BMW X5 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #10379866

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 21, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND STAYED ON THEREFORE MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. I DID NOT NOTICE ANY CHANGES ON THE CAR EXCEPT THE FUEL CONSUMPTION WHERE IT CONSUMED MORE THAN USUAL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE OIL VAPOR SEPARATOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, THAT I WAS LUCKY THAT THE CAR DID NOT DIE ON ME. THEY ARE CHARGING 1400 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. AS I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET, THIS PART HAS BEEN FAILING FOR PEOPLE THAT DO NOT DRIVE THEIR CAR FAR ENOUGH. THE CONDENSATION COAGULATES IN THE OIL PASSAGES. ONE OF THOSE PASSAGES IS THE TUBE FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR WHICH GOES BACK INTO THE OIL PAN. OVER TIME, THE REPEATED DRIVING ON SHORT TRIPS CAUSES THE COAGULATED OIL AND CONDENSATION TO BUILD UP INSIDE THE PASSAGE WHICH RUNS FROM THE OIL SEPARATOR TO THE OIL PAN. WHEN ENOUGH CONDENSATION GATHERS IN THE OIL SEPARATOR AFTER THE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF IN TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING - HYDROLOCK MAY BE CAUSED BY OIL INGESTION. DUE TO THIS, THE SUV CAN JUST STOP ANYWHERE, I AM ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES THAT MADE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT DID NOT HAVE TO COMPROMISE MY SAFETY. I CALLED BMW AND THEY SAID, THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND IT IS NOT CONSIDERED A DEFECT. *LN.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BOLINGBROOK, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10380224

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 25, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT HEATING ELEMENT ELECTRICAL SHORT, BURNED HOLE THROUGH LEATHER SEAT WHEN HEATED SEAT IS TURNED ON. *TR.Mileage was 67000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JACKSONVILLE, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10381115

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,091. .Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

BMW X5 2006 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10382976

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . HEATED SEATS WERE GETTING HOTTER THE PAST COUPLE OF USES...UNTIL TODAY WHEN I WARMED UP THE CAR (APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES). I WAS PUTTING MY DAUGHTER IN HER SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH THICK WHITE SMOKE. I REMOVED MY DAUGHTER AND PROCEED TO ASCERTAIN WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS A SWIRLING FUNNEL OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. I OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND OBSERVED THE DRIVER SEAT LEATHER BURNING (FIZZLING AMBER FIRE). I LOOKED OVER TO THE SEAT WARMER LIGHT AND IT WAS ON. I TURNED IT OFF AND HAD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BY BATTING MY HANDS AGAINST THE FIRE WHILE HOLDING MY DAUGHTER IN THE OTHER. THE FIRE LEFT MY HANDS CHARRED AND THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE CAR SMELLING LIKE SMOKE. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 65300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10382976

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 16, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . HEATED SEATS WERE GETTING HOTTER THE PAST COUPLE OF USES...UNTIL TODAY WHEN I WARMED UP THE CAR (APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES). I WAS PUTTING MY DAUGHTER IN HER SAFETY SEAT IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR, THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WAS FILLED WITH THICK WHITE SMOKE. I REMOVED MY DAUGHTER AND PROCEED TO ASCERTAIN WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. THERE WAS A SWIRLING FUNNEL OF SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. I OPENED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND OBSERVED THE DRIVER SEAT LEATHER BURNING (FIZZLING AMBER FIRE). I LOOKED OVER TO THE SEAT WARMER LIGHT AND IT WAS ON. I TURNED IT OFF AND HAD TO PUT OUT THE FIRE BY BATTING MY HANDS AGAINST THE FIRE WHILE HOLDING MY DAUGHTER IN THE OTHER. THE FIRE LEFT MY HANDS CHARRED AND THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OF THE CAR SMELLING LIKE SMOKE. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mileage was 65300 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in STATEN ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW X5 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10384723

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . OIL SEPARATOR PROBLEM WITH 2006 BMW X5, CAUSED ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I'M TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO FIX IT. $1500 REPAIR AND STILL NO ASSURANCE IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in PITTSFORD, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW X5 Fuel System, Gasoline

BMW X5 2006 Fuel System, Gasoline Report #10384723

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 23, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE . OIL SEPARATOR PROBLEM WITH 2006 BMW X5, CAUSED ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I'M TOLD THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER AND THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO TO FIX IT. $1500 REPAIR AND STILL NO ASSURANCE IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR.Mileage was 73000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in PITTSFORD, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10395150

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY AIR BAG SEAT SENSOR SWITCH ON THE PASSENGER SIDE THAT CONTINUOUSLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000..Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DUXBURY, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10409176

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THE OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SEAT THAT INFORMS THE COMPUTER THAT A PERSON WAS IN THE SEAT FAILED. THE FAILURE RENDERED THE AIR BAGS INOPERABLE AND ALSO CAUSED THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE AS IF A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WHEN IT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED NO CODES; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE OR DUPLICATE IT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE REQUEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB535X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SAIRLESS HILLS, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10409176

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THE OCCUPANCY DETECTION MAT WHICH WAS LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SEAT THAT INFORMS THE COMPUTER THAT A PERSON WAS IN THE SEAT FAILED. THE FAILURE RENDERED THE AIR BAGS INOPERABLE AND ALSO CAUSED THE SEAT BELT LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE AS IF A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE SEAT WHEN IT WAS UNOCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION AND THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT THE COMPUTER DISPLAYED NO CODES; THEREFORE, THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE FAILURE OR DUPLICATE IT. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE REQUEST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 67,000. .Mileage was 38000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB535X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SAIRLESS HILLS, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10411084

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ON MY BMW IS DEFECTIVE, WHICH CAUSES THE BRAKE LIGHT TO NOT WORK, WHICH IS DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING. A QUICK SEARCH ON THE INTERNET TURNS UP THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN X5'S, AND I THINK BMW SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPLACING THESE ASSEMBLIES, NOT THE CUSTOMER. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, AND WE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FOOT THE BILL FOR A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THEIR PRODUCTS..Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANBURY, CT. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10429414

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 19, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,435. .Mileage was 52435 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in AURORA, CO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Power Train

BMW X5 2006 Power Train Report #10430275

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 14, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AFTER DRIVING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, INTERMITTENTLY THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SLIPS WITH BIG JOLT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM 5-10 MILES UPHILL. *TR.Mileage was 30682 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ROSEMEAD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10441310

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 05, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILURE. *TR.Mileage was 75000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ALAMOGORDO, NM. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10444958

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 17, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,890. .Mileage was 60750 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LOS ANGELES, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10446964

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 102,000. .Mileage was 102000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MENDUM, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Engine And Engine Cooling

BMW X5 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10449703

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 11, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK ON A VERY COLD DAY (0 DEGREES) IN CHICAGO, WHITE SMOKE BEGAN EMITTING FROM THE EXHAUST AND THE TRUCK TOTALLY STOPPED RUNNING IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC. IT WOULD NOT RESTART AND IT HAD TO BE TOWED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANCKCASE BREATHER BOX/OIL SEPARATOR STOPPED WORKING CAUSING OIL TO SPEW EVERYWHERE WITHIN MY EXHAUST. THIS ALSO RUINED MY SPARK PLUGS. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED DEFECT IN THE X5, AND THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL RELATED TO THIS. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR AS SOON AS THE MANUFACTURER OR EXTENDED WARRANTY EXPIRES AND IT IS RELATED TO COLD WEATHER. *TR.Mileage was 88601 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CHICAGO, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW X5 Structure Body

BMW X5 2006 Structure Body Report #10456852

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 15, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER¿S DOOR FROM THE EXTERIOR BUT IT WOULD NOT OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE WAS BROKEN AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND THE REAR DRIVER¿S SIDE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. .Mileage was 105000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in PITTSBURGH, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10459316

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 01, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME. I TOOK IT INTO MY BMW DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE SENSOR MAT IN THE SEAT FAULTED AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.THEY ORIGINALLY SAID IT WAS COVERED UNDER A WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM. LATER THEY SAID MY VEHICLE WAS MADE TOO LATE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE VOLUNTARY WARRANTY EXTENSION. IF THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT KEEPS OCCURRING IN BMWS AND OBVIOUSLY AFFECTS THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE AND IS THE SUBJECT OF A NHTSA INVESTIGATION, WHY IS MY VEHICLE NOT COVERED. IT WOULD APPEAR BMW DID NOT FIX ITS PROBLEMS WITH ITS PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM. WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA STILL INVESTIGATING THIS PROBLEM. *TT.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in RUXTON, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Engine

BMW X5 2006 Engine Report #10461250

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AFTER HAVING OUR BMW SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT OUR LOCAL DEALER, THE "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER, AND UPON THEM LOOKING AT IT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANKCASE VENT VALVE (OIL SEPARATOR), NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1,300. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS LIGHT COME ON NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, AND ALWAYS CALL THE DEALER WHEN IT DOES. EVERY TIME WE CALL, THEY EITHER TELL ME TO TOP THE OIL OFF MYSELF, OR WE BRING IT TO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO TOP OFF. NOT ONCE DID SOMEONE MENTION THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BE A PROBLEM, AND THEY CONTINUED TO LET US DRIVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN DOING SO. A VERY QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, AND BMW'S IN GENERAL, AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND THE PART SHOULD BE COVERED. I NOW HAVE TO GET THIS DONE IMMEDIATELY, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR IS BURNING SO MUCH OIL DAILY, AROUND A QUART PER 1,000 MILES. I AM REACHING OUT TO HELP GET A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION I CAN PROVIDE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. THANK YOU. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANBURY, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW X5 Fuel/propulsion System

BMW X5 2006 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10461250

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AFTER HAVING OUR BMW SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE AT OUR LOCAL DEALER, THE "CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WE IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER, AND UPON THEM LOOKING AT IT, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANKCASE VENT VALVE (OIL SEPARATOR), NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST OF $1,300. WE HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS LIGHT COME ON NUMEROUS TIMES OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, AND ALWAYS CALL THE DEALER WHEN IT DOES. EVERY TIME WE CALL, THEY EITHER TELL ME TO TOP THE OIL OFF MYSELF, OR WE BRING IT TO THE DEALER FOR THEM TO TOP OFF. NOT ONCE DID SOMEONE MENTION THAT THIS ISSUE COULD BE A PROBLEM, AND THEY CONTINUED TO LET US DRIVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN DOING SO. A VERY QUICK INTERNET SEARCH REVEALS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES, AND BMW'S IN GENERAL, AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND THE PART SHOULD BE COVERED. I NOW HAVE TO GET THIS DONE IMMEDIATELY, DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE CAR IS BURNING SO MUCH OIL DAILY, AROUND A QUART PER 1,000 MILES. I AM REACHING OUT TO HELP GET A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. IF THERE IS ANY OTHER INFORMATION I CAN PROVIDE, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME. THANK YOU. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANBURY, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10463052

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 24, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,963. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 81963 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CALABASAS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10466996

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 09, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,250. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 62250 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CARTERVILLE, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Power Train

BMW X5 2006 Power Train Report #10479950

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Sept 29, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with POWER TRAIN . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD BANG IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED BLUE SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE TAIL PIPE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOME AND LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSE THAT THE TRANSFER CASE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LAKEWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10480169

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR WENT ON AT 44K AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. CALLED THE BMW SITE WHO INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED NHTSA WEBSITE AND INFORMED THAT RECALL WAS IN PLACE (EA08001 BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION 08V384000) DEALER STATED THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THIS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF MY VEHICLE WHICH FITS EVERY OTHER CRITERIA (E.G., YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL.) NOT THE BMW I AM USED TO. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44360 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MERIDIAN, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10480169

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 13, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SENSOR WENT ON AT 44K AND REMAINS ILLUMINATED AT ALL TIMES AND FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE. CALLED THE BMW SITE WHO INDICATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS ISSUE. CONTACTED NHTSA WEBSITE AND INFORMED THAT RECALL WAS IN PLACE (EA08001 BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC 01/04/2008 12/31/2008 BMW AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATION 08V384000) DEALER STATED THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THIS DUE TO THE MANUFACTURE DATE OF MY VEHICLE WHICH FITS EVERY OTHER CRITERIA (E.G., YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL.) NOT THE BMW I AM USED TO. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 44360 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MERIDIAN, ID. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10483919

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . JUST PURCHASED THE CERTIFIED PRE OWNED BMW X5. 2006 MODEL AND HAD IT 1 DAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. RETURNED CAR TO BMW OF DALLAS TO HAVE REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY 40000 MILES LATER AT 68000 MILES SAME LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10483919

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . JUST PURCHASED THE CERTIFIED PRE OWNED BMW X5. 2006 MODEL AND HAD IT 1 DAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. RETURNED CAR TO BMW OF DALLAS TO HAVE REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY 40000 MILES LATER AT 68000 MILES SAME LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10483919

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 15, 2009.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . JUST PURCHASED THE CERTIFIED PRE OWNED BMW X5. 2006 MODEL AND HAD IT 1 DAY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. RETURNED CAR TO BMW OF DALLAS TO HAVE REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY 40000 MILES LATER AT 68000 MILES SAME LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30010 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ARLINGTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10489189

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY VEHICLES REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE LOCK GOES UP AND DOWN, BUT THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON THE 12TH OF DECEMBER 2012 AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING TODAY 18 DECEMBER 2012. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING THIS MORNING WHEN I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF FOR SCHOOL. SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AFTER MULTIPLE UNLOCKING ATTEMPTS OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I HAD TO HAVE HER CLIMB INTO THE FRONT SEAT IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THAT IS TERRIFYING TO THINK THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IN AN EMERGENCY, FIRE, OR ACCIDENT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND OTHER BMW MODELS. I AM ASSUMING AND CONCERNED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL DO THE SAME. MYSELF AND FAMILY NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER CONSUMERS THAT OWN THESE VEHICLES. ITS JUST NOT SAFE. I HAVE HAD OTHER VEHICLES THAT WERE OLDER WITH MORE MILEAGE AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH DOORS NOT OPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW AND I AM WAITING ON A REPLY ON HOW THEY PLAN TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 122500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SOUTHFIELD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Structure Body

BMW X5 2006 Structure Body Report #10489189

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 12, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with STRUCTURE:BODY . MY VEHICLES REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR OUTSIDE. THE LOCK GOES UP AND DOWN, BUT THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR STOPPED WORKING ON THE 12TH OF DECEMBER 2012 AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING TODAY 18 DECEMBER 2012. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR STOPPED WORKING THIS MORNING WHEN I DROPPED MY DAUGHTER OFF FOR SCHOOL. SHE WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE BACK SEAT AFTER MULTIPLE UNLOCKING ATTEMPTS OF THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. I HAD TO HAVE HER CLIMB INTO THE FRONT SEAT IN ORDER TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. THAT IS TERRIFYING TO THINK THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET OUT IN AN EMERGENCY, FIRE, OR ACCIDENT. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE I FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL AND OTHER BMW MODELS. I AM ASSUMING AND CONCERNED THAT MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WILL DO THE SAME. MYSELF AND FAMILY NEED TO BE ABLE TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH ALL THE OTHER CONSUMERS THAT OWN THESE VEHICLES. ITS JUST NOT SAFE. I HAVE HAD OTHER VEHICLES THAT WERE OLDER WITH MORE MILEAGE AND NEVER HAD AN ISSUE WITH DOORS NOT OPENING. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND HAZARD. I HAVE CONTACTED BMW AND I AM WAITING ON A REPLY ON HOW THEY PLAN TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 122500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SOUTHFIELD, MI. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10489401

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 14, 2006.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED HER THAT THE MAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 3 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13526L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WARRINGTON, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10491974

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 15, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER¿S RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. UPDATED 02/12/13*LJ UPDATED 02/13/13.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MIDDLE VILLAGE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Engine

BMW X5 2006 Engine Report #10494968

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 22, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, BURNING OIL COULD BE SMELLED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVED TO THE SHOULDER WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS COVERED IN MOTOR OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK CASE RELEASE VALVE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. .Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HARRISBURG, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10499288

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 19, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER¿S RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 46,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 46000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53526L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10499670

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 02, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,900. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 42000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LEXINGTON, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10500022

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 25, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 65000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LONG BEACH, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10504270

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT SHORTED WHILE DRIVING. IT CAUSED A SMALL FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT WHEN HEATED SEAT WAS TURNED ON. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WHITELAND, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10504270

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 27, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT SHORTED WHILE DRIVING. IT CAUSED A SMALL FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT WHEN HEATED SEAT WAS TURNED ON. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WHITELAND, IN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 60 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10504892

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 18, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DISENGAGED AIRBAG WHETHER PASSENGER IN SEAT OR NOT. KNOWN FAULTY EQUIPMENT NEEDS RECALL AND REPAIR. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 121018 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in GREENVILLE, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Report #10507493

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 05, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE POWER ASSIST FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP, BRAKE HOSE, AND BRAKE BOOSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V367000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. *TR... UPDATED 08/19/13 *BF .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JENKINTOWN, PA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10508259

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 12, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED A DEFECTIVE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 114000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DUMFRIES, VA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10509767

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 21, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . VERY DISAPPOINTED IN BMW THIS TIME. MY BRAKES SYSTEM SUDDENLY FAILED, CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A POLL IN THE STREET PARKING. FRONT BUMPER WAS COMPLETELY DAMAGED. RIGHT AFTER, WE FOUND OUT THAT THE BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, HAS TO KEEP FULL FORCE ON BRAKE TO KEEP AT FULL STOP. WE CALLED BMW SERVICE THEY SAID TO JUST BRING THE CAR AS THEY RECENTLY RECALLED MY CAR FOR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. WE TOOK THE CAR TO BMW SERVICE, AFTER THEY CHECKED MY VIN # THEY SAID MY CAR WAS ACTUALLY NOT COVERED IN THAT RECALL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE BEEN WORST, SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED AS A RESULT TO THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF BRAKE ASSIST. CALLED BMW, BUT THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING AT THIS POINT UNTIL A OFFICIAL RECALL IS POSTED FOR 2006 YEAR X5 4.4 MODELS. NOW I HAVE BODY DAMAGE AND A $1,500 BRAKE REPAIR ESTIMATE I HAVE TO DEAL WITH. "NOT GOOD BMW. NOT GOOD." PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AS A RECALL GUYS, EVERY X5 4.4 OWNER SHOULD GET THIS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, I SEE MANY OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. *TR.Vehicle was involved in a crash. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 98000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WASHINGTON, DC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 15 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10511379

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 09, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE BUT THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE DID STOP, BUT HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY OIL THAT WAS PRESENT IN THE BRAKE BOOSTER. THE VACUUM PUMP LEAKED OIL INTO THE BRAKE BOOSTER, CAUSING THE BRAKE ASSIST TO FAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in NASHVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10512568

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 15, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY AIRBAG LIGHT NEAR SUNROOF CONTROLS REMAINS UNILLUMINATED (WHICH MEANS AIRBAG IS ACTIVATED) WHEN NO ONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS APPEARS TO BE INTERMITENT AS YESTERDAY IT REMAINED ILLUMINATED (AIRBAG OFF) AS IT SHOULD BE WITH NO ONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. ALSO HAD CASE WHERE RED AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON DASH FOR UNKNOWN REASON BUT LIGHT WENT OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. MY X5 WAS MANUFACTURED IN MAY 2006 AND APPEARS TO BE OUTSIDE THE CURRENT MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE 2008 RE-CALL. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED BASED ON HOW MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE THE NOVEMBER 05 MANUFACTURE DATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 30000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WETHERSFIELD, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10520258

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AND PASSENGER AIR BAG "ON-OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED ON CIRCUMSTANCE THAT THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 56000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Engine

BMW X5 2006 Engine Report #10522654

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ENGINE . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION. IN ADDITION, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FROM THE EXHAUST. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY WERE TOLD THAT THE CYLINDERS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 70000 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in NEWBURGH, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10523072

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAT SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000. UPDATED 8/5/13 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED HER VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. HOWEVER, WHILE AT THE COLLISION CENTER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT SENSOR ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 88000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WHITING, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. DEALER'S NAME: THOMPSON BMW . DEALER'S CITY: DOYLESTOWN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: PA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 18901 .
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10525419

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY AIRBAG LIGHT SHOWS AIRBAG IS INACTIVATE (WHETHER OR NOT SOMEONE IS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT). THIS LIGHT APPEARS INTERMITTENTLY. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THE REPAIR IS $1200. ALTHOUGH MY MODEL SHOULD BE COVERED IN THE 2008 RECALL, NHTSA 08V384000 - ??BMW IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLES: MY 2006 6-SERIES, 3-SERIES (STANDARD SEAT), MY 2004-2005 Z4, MY 2004-2006 7-SERIES, MY 2006 X5, AND MY 2004-2006 5-SERIES (COMFORT SEAT). UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IN A VEHICLE THAT EXPERIENCES THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER, ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS LISTED ABOVE, THE DEALER SAYS THAT MY 2006 X5 WAS MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE CURRENT MANUFACTURE DATE FOR THE 2008 RECALL. THIS RECALL NEED TO BE EXPANDED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM 2006 X5 OWNERS OUTSIDE THE NOVEMBER 2005 MANUFACTURE DATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10547215

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE MAT SENSOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WESLEY CHAPEL, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10549432

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE FOR WHICH BMW ISSUED THIS RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08001 I LEARNED THAT BECAUSE MY 2006 X5 WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2005, BMW IS NOT COVERING UNDER WARRANTY THE VERY SAME DEFECT THAT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 30, 2005 ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR (EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS). THE EXPLANATION IS "THAT IS THE RECALL POLICY. WE MANAGE THIS VIA VIN NUMBERS". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10549432

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE FOR WHICH BMW ISSUED THIS RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08001 I LEARNED THAT BECAUSE MY 2006 X5 WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2005, BMW IS NOT COVERING UNDER WARRANTY THE VERY SAME DEFECT THAT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 30, 2005 ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR (EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS). THE EXPLANATION IS "THAT IS THE RECALL POLICY. WE MANAGE THIS VIA VIN NUMBERS". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10549432

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AFTER EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE FOR WHICH BMW ISSUED THIS RECALL NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA08001 I LEARNED THAT BECAUSE MY 2006 X5 WAS MANUFACTURED AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2005, BMW IS NOT COVERING UNDER WARRANTY THE VERY SAME DEFECT THAT VEHICLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 30, 2005 ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR (EXTENDED TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE RESTRICTIONS). THE EXPLANATION IS "THAT IS THE RECALL POLICY. WE MANAGE THIS VIA VIN NUMBERS". *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 2 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10555944

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING AIR BAG TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND AIRBAG LIGHT TO APPEAR ON DASH. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WANTS NEARLY 2000 DOLLARS TO FIX, THOUGH THEY SAY IT HAD "ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED IN 2008" WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TWO YEARS OLD; DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THEY HEAR THIS COMPLAINT ALL OF THE TIME. RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V384000 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE FOR SOME BMW MODELS/SEATS, BUT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ALL MODELS AND YEARS THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM. FOR THE X5 MODEL, FOR EXAMPLE, THE "COMFORT SEAT" IS COVERED, BUT THE STANDARD SEAT, WHICH HAS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM (NOT RELATED TO THE COMFORT SYSTEM) IS NOT. PLEASE WIDEN THE COVERAGE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS AND YEARS AFFECTED BY THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KAYSVILLE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10555944

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING AIR BAG TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND AIRBAG LIGHT TO APPEAR ON DASH. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WANTS NEARLY 2000 DOLLARS TO FIX, THOUGH THEY SAY IT HAD "ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED IN 2008" WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TWO YEARS OLD; DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THEY HEAR THIS COMPLAINT ALL OF THE TIME. RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V384000 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE FOR SOME BMW MODELS/SEATS, BUT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ALL MODELS AND YEARS THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM. FOR THE X5 MODEL, FOR EXAMPLE, THE "COMFORT SEAT" IS COVERED, BUT THE STANDARD SEAT, WHICH HAS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM (NOT RELATED TO THE COMFORT SYSTEM) IS NOT. PLEASE WIDEN THE COVERAGE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS AND YEARS AFFECTED BY THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KAYSVILLE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Report #10555944

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL . PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING AIR BAG TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND AIRBAG LIGHT TO APPEAR ON DASH. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WANTS NEARLY 2000 DOLLARS TO FIX, THOUGH THEY SAY IT HAD "ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED IN 2008" WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TWO YEARS OLD; DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THEY HEAR THIS COMPLAINT ALL OF THE TIME. RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V384000 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE FOR SOME BMW MODELS/SEATS, BUT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ALL MODELS AND YEARS THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM. FOR THE X5 MODEL, FOR EXAMPLE, THE "COMFORT SEAT" IS COVERED, BUT THE STANDARD SEAT, WHICH HAS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM (NOT RELATED TO THE COMFORT SYSTEM) IS NOT. PLEASE WIDEN THE COVERAGE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS AND YEARS AFFECTED BY THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KAYSVILLE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10555944

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILS, CAUSING AIR BAG TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND AIRBAG LIGHT TO APPEAR ON DASH. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY. DEALER WANTS NEARLY 2000 DOLLARS TO FIX, THOUGH THEY SAY IT HAD "ALREADY BEEN REPAIRED IN 2008" WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TWO YEARS OLD; DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THEY HEAR THIS COMPLAINT ALL OF THE TIME. RECALL CAMPAIGN 08V384000 ADDRESSES THIS ISSUE FOR SOME BMW MODELS/SEATS, BUT DOES NOT ADEQUATELY ADDRESS ALL MODELS AND YEARS THAT HAVE THE PROBLEM. FOR THE X5 MODEL, FOR EXAMPLE, THE "COMFORT SEAT" IS COVERED, BUT THE STANDARD SEAT, WHICH HAS THE VERY SAME PROBLEM (NOT RELATED TO THE COMFORT SYSTEM) IS NOT. PLEASE WIDEN THE COVERAGE OF THE CAMPAIGN TO INCLUDE ALL MODELS AND YEARS AFFECTED BY THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 99000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53596L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KAYSVILLE, UT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10557491

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 02, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT STAYS ON. OBD SCANNER INDICATES AIR BAG MAT SENSOR DEFECT. BMW DECLINED TO FIX PROBLEM SINCE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. SAME PROBLEM APPEARED ON JUNE 15, 2011 BUT WAS FIXED AT NO COST BY DEALERSHIP SINCE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AT 447,94 MILES. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10557605

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT TURNED ON AND THEREAFTER BECAME DANGEROUSLY HOT AND BURNED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S COAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in NEW HAVEN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10557605

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DRIVER'S SIDE HEATED SEAT TURNED ON AND THEREAFTER BECAME DANGEROUSLY HOT AND BURNED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S COAT. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 82000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13566L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in NEW HAVEN, CT. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10558186

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 24, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SENSOR HAS FAILED, LEAVING AIRBAG IN PERMANENTLY DEACTIVATED STATE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in SANTA MONICA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10562057

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . STARTED X5 UP AND TURNED ON DRIVER 'S SEAT WARMER. LET CAR WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMMENCED TO DRIVE AWAY. ONE MINUTE DOWN THE ROAD I SMELL SMOKE LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I FEEL MY LEFT HIP GETTING HOT AT THE SAME TIME. I STOP CAR AND LOOK DOWN AND SEE A DULL RED GLOW FROM THE SEAT. IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF HEATER AND GET OUT OF CAR. THE DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD SHORTED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT. HOW HOT WAS IT! MY PANTS HAD BEEN BURNT AND HAD A SMALL RED MARK ON MY SKIN. THINK GOODNESS I WAS NOT SEVERELY BURNED DUE TO THE AREA OF MY PANTS THAT WAS BURNT WAS ALSO THE LEFT BACK POCKET AREA SO THE INTERIOR POCKET FABRIC HELP PROTECT ME. WOW! WILL BMW FIX THIS????? *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 123469 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WOODBINE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10562057

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 29, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . STARTED X5 UP AND TURNED ON DRIVER 'S SEAT WARMER. LET CAR WARM UP FOR 5 MINUTES AND COMMENCED TO DRIVE AWAY. ONE MINUTE DOWN THE ROAD I SMELL SMOKE LIKE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. I FEEL MY LEFT HIP GETTING HOT AT THE SAME TIME. I STOP CAR AND LOOK DOWN AND SEE A DULL RED GLOW FROM THE SEAT. IMMEDIATELY TURN OFF HEATER AND GET OUT OF CAR. THE DRIVER SEAT WARMER HAD SHORTED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH THE LEATHER SEAT ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT. HOW HOT WAS IT! MY PANTS HAD BEEN BURNT AND HAD A SMALL RED MARK ON MY SKIN. THINK GOODNESS I WAS NOT SEVERELY BURNED DUE TO THE AREA OF MY PANTS THAT WAS BURNT WAS ALSO THE LEFT BACK POCKET AREA SO THE INTERIOR POCKET FABRIC HELP PROTECT ME. WOW! WILL BMW FIX THIS????? *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 123469 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WOODBINE, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 35 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10562193

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 08, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . ON AUGUST 8TH 2013 WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION IN NORTHERN NY, THE VEHICLE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED -¿ PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY MINIMAL BRAKING FUNCTION. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN IN ANY AREA, BUT WE WERE IN A MOUNTAINOUS REGION OF NY AND THIS COULD HAVE ENDED VERY VERY BAD. LUCKILY IT DIDN'T. I CALLED THE CLOSEST BMW (KEELER) DEALER AND SPOKE WITH A SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE. I NOTED THE YEAR AND MODEL AND EXPLAINED THE SYMPTOMS. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE KNEW IMMEDIATELY WHAT IT WAS. HE HAD ME CHECK UNDER THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOR A BRAKE LINE LEAK. SURE ENOUGH HE WAS CORRECT; BRAKE FLUID WAS DRIPPING FROM THE COVER UNDER THE DRIVER'S FLOOR. HE MADE NOTE THAT THEY SEE THIS VERY FREQUENTLY IN THEIR SERVICE GROUP. THEY HAD ANOTHER X5 IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AND BECAUSE THAT OWNER WAS A "LOCAL", KEELER USED THEIR PARTS FOR OUR VEHICLE. VERY CONCERNING IS THE FACT THAT A MONTH EARLIER, WE HAD A NYS INSPECTION AND THE CORRODED BRAKE LINES WENT UNNOTICED. WHEN WE RETURNED HOME, I SPOKE TO THE BMW OF ROCHESTER SERVICE GUYS ABOUT THIS. TO MY SURPRISE, THEY CONFIRMED THAT THEY TO SEE THIS CORRODED BRAKE LINE PROBLEM ON A REGULAR BASIS. I PAID $2106.57 FOR A PROBLEM THAT YOUR SERVICE TEAMS SEE ON A REGULAR BASIS, YET NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN MENTIONED TO ME AND THE VEHICLE PASSED THE NYS SAFETY INSPECTION A MONTH EARLIER. I WORKED WITH BMW OF ROCHESTER SERVICE AND DISCUSSED MY CONCERNS REGARDING THE BRAKE FAILURE. BMW EXTENDED A GOOD FAITH OFFER OF $2000.00 TOWARDS A NEW VEHICLE. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE BMW SERVICE SHOPS SEE FREQUENTLY. IT RENDERED THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED WITH A PROPER SAFETY INSPECTION. BEST REGARDS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72269 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ONTARIO, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10562616

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 15, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . MY X5 4.4 BEGAN TO HAVE A HARDER AND HARDER BRAKE PEDAL. IN A THREE WEEK PERIOD IT WENT FROM A LITTLE HARD AT THE END OF THE STOP TO ABSOLUTELY NO BRAKES. WHAT IS MORE CONCERNING IS THAT MY MOTHER-IN-LAW ALSO HAS A 2006 X5 4.4 THAT THE SAME EXACT THING HAS HAPPENED AND SHE HAS HALF THE MILES. THIS APPEARS TO BE A WORKMANSHIP OR DESIGN FAULT SINCE IT IS NOT MILEAGE DEPENDENT BUT AGE. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE SAFETY CONCERN SINCE THE BRAKES WILL COMPLETELY FAIL SHORTLY AFTER THE 1ST INDICATION. BMW HAS A HISTORY OF SKATING ON RECALLS, THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENS TO 5 SERIES USING THE SAME SET UP AND IT WAS RECALLED. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 72000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LAND O LAKES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Seats

BMW X5 2006 Seats Report #10564755

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEATS . DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED THROUGH LEATHER SEATS ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT AT RIB CAGE. SLIGHTLY BURNED DRIVER. HAD A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. LEFT ABOUT A 6 INCH BURN LINE IN THE SEAT. VERY UNATTRACTIVE! *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87131 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in VINELAND, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Electrical System

BMW X5 2006 Electrical System Report #10564755

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 18, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . DRIVERS SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED THROUGH LEATHER SEATS ON RIGHT SIDE OF SEAT AT RIB CAGE. SLIGHTLY BURNED DRIVER. HAD A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL. LEFT ABOUT A 6 INCH BURN LINE IN THE SEAT. VERY UNATTRACTIVE! *TR.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87131 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in VINELAND, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module Report #10566319

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE . PASSENGER AIRBAG IS DE-ACTIVATED. PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS NOT WORKING. BMW STATES THAT MY PRODUCTION DATE IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE RECALL# 13V564000. THE RECALL STARTS MFG DATE 12/1/2005 FORWARD FOR BMW X5 MODELS. BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED MY DATE OF MFG WAS 10/25/2005 AND THEY WILL NOT COVER. I NEED INTERVENTION WITH THIS MATTER. IT IS MORE THAN COINCIDENCE THAT I AM HAVING THE IDENTICAL ISSUE AS CARS MFG LESS THAN 35 DAYS AFTER MY MFG DATE. THANK YOU. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 106999 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CEDAR GROVE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10566319

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on July 01, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . PASSENGER AIRBAG IS DE-ACTIVATED. PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR IS NOT WORKING. BMW STATES THAT MY PRODUCTION DATE IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE RECALL# 13V564000. THE RECALL STARTS MFG DATE 12/1/2005 FORWARD FOR BMW X5 MODELS. BMW CUSTOMER SERVICE STATED MY DATE OF MFG WAS 10/25/2005 AND THEY WILL NOT COVER. I NEED INTERVENTION WITH THIS MATTER. IT IS MORE THAN COINCIDENCE THAT I AM HAVING THE IDENTICAL ISSUE AS CARS MFG LESS THAN 35 DAYS AFTER MY MFG DATE. THANK YOU. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 106999 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CEDAR GROVE, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10567479

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . SINCE 2010, MY BMW X5, 3.0, 2006 SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY SOUNDS THE ALARM CHIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THIS ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THE SEAT BELT MUST REMAIN FASTENED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE WARNING INDICATOR FROM ALARM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10567479

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2010.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . SINCE 2010, MY BMW X5, 3.0, 2006 SEAT BELT CONTINUALLY SOUNDS THE ALARM CHIME EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THIS ISSUE ONLY HAPPENS IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. THE SEAT BELT MUST REMAIN FASTENED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE WARNING INDICATOR FROM ALARM. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BOWIE, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10568507

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 04, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 50000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10569315

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Feb 24, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . BOTH OF THE AIR BAG PROBLEM INDICATOR LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED. THIS IS A RESULT OF A FAULTY AIR BAG OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT. THIS FAULTY MAT DEACTIVATES THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ISSUED BY BMW FOR THIS ISSUE FOR MY MODEL AND OTHER MODELS. WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WILL NOT BE COVERED BASED ON MY VIN NUMBER. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 94000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in EASLEY, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10577342

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 18, 2012.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY DETECTOR MAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 45000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DANVILLE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10583204

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 16, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE MAT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,203..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 67203 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in LAS VEGAS, NV. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10584706

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 06, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KNOXVILLE, TN. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10586210

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Dec 10, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATE WITH OR WITHOUT A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 58000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13586L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10587835

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Oct 01, 2011.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WAS NOT ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. UPDATED 07/22/14 MA THE AIR BAG LIGHT FIRST APPEARED AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BACK IN OCTOBER 2011. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 68000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53546L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in GLENHEAD, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20091101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Bmw X5 2006 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Bmw X5 2006 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRESTIGE BMW .
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10588360

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 23, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH OFF AND ON WHEN A PASSENGER WAS EITHER OCCUPYING THE SEAT OR WHEN THERE WAS NO PASSENGER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THE PASSENGER WAS SECURED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ELISO VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10588360

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 23, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO FLASH OFF AND ON WHEN A PASSENGER WAS EITHER OCCUPYING THE SEAT OR WHEN THERE WAS NO PASSENGER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIME WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THE PASSENGER WAS SECURED USING THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT LISTED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in ELISO VIEJO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10593478

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 08, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER¿S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. . THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIRBAGS). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 121000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in THOUSAND OAKS, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10594364

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 07, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED SINCE THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT EXHIBITED THE FAILURE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 87000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53526L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HOUSTON, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Fuel/propulsion System

BMW X5 2006 Fuel/propulsion System Report #10595655

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Mar 11, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM . COMPLETE BMW DIAGNOSTIC DONE IN OCTOBER 2013, REPAIRS DONE EXCEPT BRAKES. WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT AT NORTHSIDE DR. & 8TH STREET(APPROX.) MY X5 SHUT OFF & WOULD NOT CRANK UNTIL 10 MINUTES LATER. FIRE TRUCK WAS ON AN EMERGENCY & MY X5 BLOCKED IT'S MOTION. IMMEDIATELY TOOK X5 TO AUTO REPAIR, RENTED A CAR & NO PROBLEM DIAGNOSED. 06/02/14, ON MY WAY TO BIBLE STUDY, STOPPED AT LIGHT, STUTTERED UPON GAS PETAL PUSH TO DRIVE. DROVE UP HILL & X5 SHUT OFF THEN DASH LIGHT READ STOP! OIL PRESSURE, COASTED TO NEAREST LOT. OIL ADDED THEN DROVE FOR 5 MORE MINUTES, STOPPED FOR OFFICER TO DIRECT SCHOOL ZONE TRAFFIC, SHUT OFF AGAIN. ENGINE TURNS ON BUT WON'T COMPLETELY START. POLICE PUSHED ME INTO NEAREST PARKING LOT. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 134000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in COPPELL, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Seat Belts

BMW X5 2006 Seat Belts Report #10597301

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SEAT BELTS . AIR BAG SIGNAL AND SEAT BELT WARNING WERE LIT ON THE DASH, EVEN AFTER THE PASSENGAR WAS OUT OF THE CAR. THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIMES WHEN PASSENGAR LEAVES, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TOOK IT TO BMW ON 06/10/2014 THEY TOLD ME, THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR DUE TO MY VIN. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT OTHER VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, AND ARE BEING REPAIRED, THIS IS VERY DISSAPOINTING THAT MY CAR CAN NOT BE FIXED, WHEN THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGROUES SITUATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63253 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 32 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10597301

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Apr 01, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . AIR BAG SIGNAL AND SEAT BELT WARNING WERE LIT ON THE DASH, EVEN AFTER THE PASSENGAR WAS OUT OF THE CAR. THE SEAT BELT WARNING CHIMES WHEN PASSENGAR LEAVES, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. TOOK IT TO BMW ON 06/10/2014 THEY TOLD ME, THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR MY CAR DUE TO MY VIN. CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT OTHER VEHICLES ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS, AND ARE BEING REPAIRED, THIS IS VERY DISSAPOINTING THAT MY CAR CAN NOT BE FIXED, WHEN THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGROUES SITUATION..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63253 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53556L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in BRONX, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 32 mph.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10598606

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . RE CAMPAIGN NO. 13V-564 FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR MAT; RECALL PARTS PROMISED TO VEHICLE OWNERS FOR DELIVERY MARCH 2014; THEN MAY 2014; NO PARTS TO DATE. CONTACTED BMW LOCAL DEALER AND DID NOT RECEIVE SATISFACTION FROM SERVICE MANAGER. FRONT PASSENGER SEAT STILL HIGH RISK DUE TO AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATING AIR BAG DEACTIVATED. WISH TO FILE COMPLAINT AGAINST BMW FOR NOT DELIVERING PARTS TO DEALER AND VEHICLE OWNER AS PROMISED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10604623

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 19, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW REGARDING RECALL CAMPAIGN 13V-564 IN JANUARY. IN THAT LETTER, THEY INDICATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT THE RECALL AND EXPECTED THE PARTS TO BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH, AT WHICH TIME THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME OF THE PARTS AVAILABILITY SO I COULD SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT WITH THE LOCAL DEALER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER TWO TIMES (AFTER MARCH), THE SECOND TIME TODAY. AFTER A LESS THAN COMFORTING DISCUSSION WITH THE LOCAL DEALER, I CONTACTED BMW NORTH AMERICA TO DISCUSS THE ISSUE. BMW NORTH AMERICA INFORMED ME THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED PARTS AND WHEN THE PARTS ARE AVAILALBE, WILL BE SENDING OUT A SECOND LETTER. HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME ANY IDEA AS TO WHEN THIS WOULD HAPPEN. SO, I SIT NOW, 6 MONTHS AFTER RECEIVING THEIR FIRST LETTER WITH NO IDEA AS TO WHEN THE PROBLEM WILL BE SOLVED. AND, BY THEY WAY, MY VEHICLE HAS BOTH THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON THE CONSOLE AND THE "PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF" LAMP ILLUMINATED .... INDICATED THAT, AT A MINIMUM, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. BMW NEEDS TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM QUICKLY..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in HANSVILLE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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BMW X5 Exterior Lighting

BMW X5 2006 Exterior Lighting Report #10604921

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 22, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with EXTERIOR LIGHTING . MY RIGHT TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT CAUSING MY BRAKE LIGHT NOT TO WORK. I DIDNT KNOW THIS UNTIL I WAS STOPPING AT A CORNER AND SOMEONE CAME VERY CLOSE TO MY REAR END, BLEW HIS HORN AND YELLED GET YOUR BRAKE LIGHTS FIXED. WHEN I WENT HOME MY HUSBAND FOUND OUT THE SOCKET THAT HOLDS THE LIGHT WAS BURNT. WE BOUGHT ANOTHER 1, DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. WE KEPT REPLACING THE SOCKET UNTIL ONE DAY I RESEARCH ONLY TO FIND THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE SUV'S THAT IS VERY COSTLY TO FIX. I AM SCARED THAT IT WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND MY CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WITH ME. MY NOTIFICATION FOR THE BAD LIGHT NEVER CAME ON UNTIL AFTER THE FACT, NOW ITS ON CONSTANTLY EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE UNIT. THERE ARE MANY X5 OWNERS WITH THIS PROBLEM, THIS COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THESE VEHICLES WITH THESE REOCCURRING PROBLEMS!!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 78727 miles. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CANTON, OH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10606398

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 25, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . THE BRAKES FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK. I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP FROM APPROXIMATELY 30MPH AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR COME TO A STOP. I HAD TO STEER ONTO THE MEDIAN TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. MECHANIC SAID THE BOOSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. NO WARNINGS DISPLAYED IN DASHBOARD. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I'M LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED A MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENT. SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT GIVEN THE SIZE OF THIS VEHICLE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 107000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFB53506L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WEST BABYLON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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BMW X5 Air Bags

BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10606514

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on May 28, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,111. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 63111 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DULUTH, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10607783

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Nov 21, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,766..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 59766 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13576L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in CHICO, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10622206

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on June 09, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR SINCE THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13526L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in DURHAM, NC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10628924

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Jan 15, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13516L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in WEST COVINA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 2006 Air Bags Report #10630425

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 03, 2014.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE TECHNICIAN NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V564000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA13536L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KANSAD CITY, MO. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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BMW X5 Service Brakes

BMW X5 2006 Service Brakes Report #10636961

BMW X5 2006 car safety problem was reported on Aug 28, 2013.BMW X5 2006, manufactured by BMW of North America, LLC had a problem with SERVICE BRAKES . TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARK AND SHE ACCELERATE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. KW .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 95000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):5UXFA135X6L. Bmw X5 2006 problem was reported in KINGSTON, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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Air Bags 46 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal 6 Review(s)

Air Bags Frontal Sensor/control Module 2 Review(s)

Air Bags Side/window 1 Review(s)

Child Seat 1 Review(s)

Electrical System 11 Review(s)

Engine 3 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling 2 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Engine 1 Review(s)

Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting 1 Review(s)

Exterior Lighting Headlights 1 Review(s)

Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Review(s)

Fuel/propulsion System 2 Review(s)

Parking Brake 1 Review(s)

Power Train 2 Review(s)

Power Train Automatic Transmission 1 Review(s)

Seat Belts 7 Review(s)

Seats 13 Review(s)

Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes 8 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Air Drum 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Electric 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Pads 1 Review(s)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic Foundation Components Disc Rotor 1 Review(s)

Structure Body 3 Review(s)

Suspension 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control 1 Review(s)

Vehicle Speed Control Cruise Control 1 Review(s)

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