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Common Problems with 2001 BMW X5

Retrospectively, the 2001 BMW X5 had 85 complaints, and 16% of issues had something to do with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 BMW X5?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 BMW X5 fall into the category of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13 AIR BAGS 12 ENGINE 6 STEERING 5 POWER TRAIN 4 SERVICE BRAKES 4 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SEATS 3 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2 STRUCTURE 2 SUSPENSION 2 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2 EQUIPMENT 1 SEAT BELTS 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 WHEELS 1 TIRES 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1

Worst 2001 BMW X5 Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

AIR BAGS
2001 BMW X5 July 23, 2016 Victims: 2 Mileage: 150000 miles

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger side air bag inflated on its own without warning. the driver and...

SEAT BELTS
2001 BMW X5 February 20, 2015 Victims: 1

Tl* takata recall. the contact owned a 2001 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, a coyote jumped in front of the vehicle. the cont...

FRONTAL
2001 BMW X5 July 23, 2016 Victims: 1

My passenger side airbag deployed without an accident occurring. i contacted bmws corporate offices. they had me take it in to bmw of dallas so they c...