2013 BMW X5 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 BMW X5, 5% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“I was coming down lakemont blvd (sloping downwards) at about 5 pm and when I was nearing the traffic light at the intersection with se newport way, I started slowing down as I could see the light was red. I pushed down on the pedal but the brake was not fully responsive. It would slow down and seem to be stopping, but keep going. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606240, filed 2014-06, 10,000 miles“During frontal impact at 34+MPH, airbag did not deploy; driver hit steering wheel and passed out; brakes did not function properly either (was serviced by Bmw dealership less than 2 months ago); vehicle slid straight into car in front of it and brakes did not engage properly with driver pressing brake petal”
NHTSA complaint #10913921, filed 2016-10, 67,000 miles“My 2013 X5 is not on the recall list, but it is experiencing the same issue described in the recall for the 2013 X5 ( see below). Recently, I began receiving a message on my dashboard indicating the alert related to the parking brake. Two weeks ago, when I started the vehicle, I was unable to shift into any gear, and also the parking brake malfunction appeared on my dashboard. Please refer to the pictures below, which show the active alert related to the brake and gear issue. I kindly request that my vehicle be added to the recall list so that this critical safety issue can be addressed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11634156, filed 2025-01“On 4/6/2017 I parked my 2013 Bmw X5 at 7:30pm, around 3am I heard a popping sound and the alarm going off . I looked out the window and fire was coming from under the hood. On 3/20/2017 I took it in for service because it did something crazy and the engine malfunction light came on, also there was a short in the fog lights. Bmw said they they changed the coil in the engine and fixed the lights they also told us we need to upgrade the sos button or take a $300 refund and not fix the sos system . They completed that repair on 3/28/17 . 8 days later my truck caught fire”
NHTSA complaint #10985023, filed 2017-05“The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the parking brake warning light illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the parking brake needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact with a case number. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11465380, filed 2022-05, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10215023Jun 1, 2017Visual Inspection of Brake discs/Rotors for new car deliveries
- 10146823Sep 1, 2016"PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK. Parking brake (EMF) sporadically or permanently fails to engage. Check Control Message (CCM) ""Parking brake failed"" is displayed.
- 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…
- 10151262Apr 1, 2016Squeaking Brakes on the Front Axle for the E70 and E71. A squeaking noise can be heard from the front axle during braking. Front axle brake system
- 10059089Aug 1, 2015Bmw - brake booster vacuum might reduce if temperature gets below 14 degrees
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 2013 BMW X5
47 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology