2005 BMW X5 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 82 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,008miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 BMW X5, 5% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,008 miles. 2 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.
“As my car sat in my driveway (with no key in the ignition), it burst into flames, spreading to nearby trees and bushes, and cracking several windows in my house. The fire department put it out before it could burn the house down and I managed to escape the home without injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11110730, filed 2018-07, 160,000 miles“I have had issues with every single window. They do not roll up. I repeatedly pay to have these fixed and they continue to be an issue. There is an absolute defect in these windows. I have had an array of vehicles, none of which had half as many issues as this Bmw.”
NHTSA complaint #10991621, filed 2017-05“My father was sitting in his parked car in his driveway and his car caught on fire. A neighbor witnessed it she said it was engulfed in flames within seconds and my father died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. Aberdeen WA police department and fire department examined the vehicle and investigated the cause and determined it started in the vehicle engine. Also the coroner did an autopsy to determine his cause of death. From what I understand there has been numerous similar fires with this model yet it hasn’t been included in any recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499056, filed 2022-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 21% |
| 2025 | 5 | 8% |
| 2024 | 9 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 24% |
| 2022 | 17 | 24% |
| 2021 | 18 | 16% |
| 2020 | 16 | 14% |
| 2019 | 31 | 16% |
| 2018 | 11 | 15% |
| 2017 | 9 | 12% |
| 2016 | 14 | 19% |
| 2015 | 19 | 13% |
| 2014 | 9 | 9% |
| 2013 | 18 | 12% |
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 20 | 8% |
| 2010 | 13 | 10% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 6% |
| 2006 | 6 | 4% |
| 2005 | 4 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 7% |
| 2002 | 5 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2005 BMW X5
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 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 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