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2004 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
5%of 64 total for the year
Median mileage
112,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 BMW X5, 5% of the 64 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 started smoking from under the car and air vents while car was in motion air conditioning was running and the owner pulled over and the fire department put out the fire and broke 3 windows unnecessarily in the process. Car ended up being totaled and resides at owners property. Could be based on other reports and a possible recall on blower motor on 2001-2003 recalls were checked and are current on this vehicle checked by dealer and NHTSA website”

NHTSA complaint #11102874, filed 2018-06, 105,000 miles

“Water damage. The vehicle has taken water in the rear trunk area. When looked at, there is a puddle of standing water covering the electronic components such as the radio amplifier and other electronics. Vehicle was stationary and not moving. Water seems to occur only when raining. Radio and speakers do not work and give off a ruffling sound even when key is out of the ignition. We have disconnected the battery from the car to prevent any further damages.”

NHTSA complaint #10958279, filed 2017-03, 119,000 miles

“Vehicle rpm’s rev wildly in park and neutral. When driving vehicle speeds up on its own and rpm’s climbs out of control. When stopped at a light or in traffic, car leaps forward against the break .”

NHTSA complaint #11462118, filed 2022-04

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026621%
202558%
202496%
2023824%
20221724%
20211816%
20201614%
20193116%
20181115%
2017912%
20161419%
20151913%
201499%
20131812%
2012145%
2011208%
20101310%
200997%
2008126%
200746%
200664%
200545%
200435%
200377%
200255%
200143%
200027%

Other parts of the 2004 BMW X5

Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
7 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Body and structure
7 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 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