2009 BMW X5 SAV Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 16%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,014miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 BMW X5 SAV, 16% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,014 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“October 16, 2014 I started up my 2009 Bmw x5 4.8i sav and the left brake lamp malfunction alert came on, as well as, the check engine light. I had a friend check to confirm the brake lights could still be seen before driving off. I was able to take the sav to the Bmw dealer on october 22, 2014. The dealer states both rear tail light lenses assemblies require replacement. The brake light bulbs contacts burned, melting lenses causing intermittently brake lights inoperable. I stated this sounds like a recall but instead they offer to service body repairs on the tail lights for a cost of $600+. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660185, filed 2014-11, 81,014 miles“While driving 15-20 MPH;electromechanical parking brake failure--software glitch that caused the parking brake actuator to failure // yellow & red ( brake & 4x4) warning lights came on for parking brake failure ,brakes locked vx came to immediate stop and would not drive!”
NHTSA complaint #11003920, filed 2017-07, 72,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V045000Feb 7, 2013BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine…Covers: BMW X5 SAV 2007–2010
Related service bulletins
- 10052365May 1, 2013Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. Models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 BMW X5 SAV
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 BMW X5 SAV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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