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2005 BMW X5 Wheels Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 82 total for the year
Median mileage
98,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 BMW X5, 1% of the 82 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2005 Bmw X5. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 55 MPH, the two front wheels locked. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test and possible repairs. The contact stated that this was the first time the failure occurred. The current and failure mileages were 98,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10321765, filed 2010-03, 98,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202223%
201511%
201210%
201131%
200911%
200711%
200511%
200423%
200111%

Other parts of the 2005 BMW X5

Air bags
16 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Electrical system
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
9 complaints
Fuel system
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 BMW X5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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