2000 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 10%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,879miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2000 BMW X5, 10% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,879 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Vehicle has had intermittent brake failure at slow speeds. Dealer replaced cracked master cylinder and rear ABS sensor. Then, stated there was nothing wrong with vehicle. While driving 20 MPH consumer rearended another vehicle due to brake failure. Damage to vehicle was $ 500.00 vehicle has been at dealer since accident on 21 may 2001. On one occasion, the speedometer quit working when the ABS light illuminated, while slowing down on dry pavement, vehicle started to jerk forward and back, dealer replaced wheel speed sensor. Drivers side seat belt does not retract.”
NHTSA complaint #892605, filed 2001-07Related recalls
- 03V001000Jan 9, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut. The brake hose…Covers: BMW X5 2000–2002
- 02V194000Jul 24, 2002On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket.Covers: BMW X5 2000–2001
- 01V195000Jun 14, 2001Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. There is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. Oil supply and return lines are…Covers: BMW X5 1999–2000
Related service bulletins
- 10147008Aug 1, 2016"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain…
- 10025586Apr 1, 2008The parking brake warning is illuminated and fault code 6032 is stored. For model e70 (x5).
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7% |
| 2025 | 30 | 48% |
| 2024 | 90 | 62% |
| 2023 | 3 | 9% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 7% |
| 2018 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2009 | 10 | 7% |
| 2008 | 16 | 7% |
| 2007 | 13 | 18% |
| 2006 | 29 | 17% |
| 2005 | 15 | 18% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 3 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 BMW X5
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 BMW X5
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology