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US recalls (2)
Power train: automatic transmission
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM NOT TO ENGAGE, AFTER THE TRANSMISSION IS PLACED IN THE PARK ("P") POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, AND THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT ENGAGED, THIS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ROLLAWAY CONDITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR AND REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GUIDE PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-332-4269.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE COULD BECOME DAMAGED TO THE POINT WHERE A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ATTACH THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Canadian recalls (2)
Show 2 Canadian recalls
Label
2012-04-12 · campaign 2012-129
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action will be taken.
Brakes
2005-08-16 · campaign 2005-237 · 30 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well may not have been spot welded according to specification and could loosen. If this happened, the front left brake hose could rub/chafe against the wheel well. Over time, the hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur. Correction: Dealers will secure the bracket using rivets.
Owner complaints (82)
Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 BMW X5 (3 crashes, 5 fires, 10 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 102).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Air bags | 16 | |
| Electrical system | 15 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Service brakes | 10 | |
| Power train | 9 | |
| Seats | 7 | |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | |
| Structure | 5 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 BMW X5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 BMW X5 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 BMW X5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| X5 3.0 L Manual 6-spd | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| X5 3.0 L Automatic (S5) | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| X5 4.4 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| X5 4.8is 4.8 L Automatic (S6) | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
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