2005 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 18%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,538miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 BMW X5, 18% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,538 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I noticed the recall on the brake system for 2007 -2010 Bmw X5, but think they should include other years of same model. My brake light came on saying check brake linings. Had the brake pads redone and after leaving was almost in 4 accidents due to the brake boosters failing. After full analysts from Bmw they said 1800.00 to replace, but have never had any problems with my brakes until they were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10520543, filed 2013-06, 110,128 miles“The brake booster has failed twice now on this 2005 Bmw X5. Bmw has recalled other models in the same model year for the same problem, but refuses to repair the problem to my vehicle. This failure of the brake booster has put my family in danger and has costed me thousands of dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10459186, filed 2012-05, 98,000 miles“The car was driving fine until I went to use the brakes as a slow speed 5-25mph. The brake pedal got really hard and the car was not stopping. I was coming up to a red light and there was a car in front of me I almost hit, because the car was not stopping as normal. This condition seems to be only when driving really slow, or just starting. There were no indicator lights (brake light). I checked the brake fluid and all other fluids, which were at acceptable levels. I turned off the car and back on to see if it was the computer or ABS system, this did not help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10701738, filed 2015-03, 118,000 miles“I just got my X5 out of the shop two weeks ago due to a engine oil leak which cost 1700 to repair and now the brake booster system has went out which is another 1200 to repair. This vehicle has had two recalls for this same problem however the 2005 was not included in the recall the first recall was for 2000-2002 and the second recall which was just in february of this year was for 2007-2010 obviously the fix did not work and they need to include all vehicles from 2000 until 2010. When I called Bmw all the girl on the phone could say is your X5 was not included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10519479, filed 2013-06, 140,000 miles“Leaving house we found the brake pedal not functioning properly and pedal going all the way to the floor before engaging. Brake lines damaged. Brake lines needed to be fabricated and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11081441, filed 2018-03, 112,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V367000Aug 26, 2005On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to…Covers: BMW X5 2005
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 2005 BMW X5
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW X5
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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