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2017 BMW X5 Brakes Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
11%of 75 total for the year
Median mileage
7,100miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 BMW X5, 11% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,100 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“My Bmw X5 2017 hit my garage door after I put it in park mode. I believe that it was caused by its transmission problems and the failed handbrake. On that night, I stopped my car on a slightly inclined driveway. I turned on the handbrake, put the car in park mode, turned off the engine, and then stepped out of the car. About 10 seconds later, the car rolled forward and hit my garage door. It was snowing that night, but the snow was less than one inch. The car didn't slip because the four wheels rolled forward. …”

NHTSA complaint #11075351, filed 2018-02, 13,000 miles

“While driving on highway traveling at 55 MPH the vehicle lost power steering and brakes without warning. The dashboard it up simultaneously with the brake and steering problem. Havining nowhere to pull over safely; I slowed down and continued on to a safe location. Inintially, I could not turn ignition off. The vehicle is brand new, having only 385 miles on odometer. Vehicle continued to loose all power, and by the time the tow truck arrived vehicle rear door would not open and could not get car into neutral. …”

NHTSA complaint #11043164, filed 2017-11, 385 miles

“While backing into a parking space, at a very slow speed, the brakes failed and the car hit the building behind the parking spot. Next day, while parking at a convenience store, also at a very slow speed, the brakes failed again and hit a post. Both times the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. The first time, I thought I had made a mistake, but after the second incident I realized the brakes failed. On the way home, I found that I could duplicate the problem at will while at a very slow speed (simulated parking situation). …”

NHTSA complaint #11010463, filed 2017-07, 1,200 miles

“Brakes are squeaking and vehicle is shaking when attempting to use brakes. Takes an excessively long time to brake and I fear for the safety of my family when using vehicle with faulty brakes. Vehicle paperwork shows that the vehicle is overdue for new front/rear brakes, yet BMW doesn't want to replace them since they key reader isn't indicating that they need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #11452218, filed 2022-02

“The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was heavily depressed for the brakes to engage. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause for the failure was not yet determined. The dealer informed the contact that there was air in the brake lines and that the air needed to be bled from the brake lines to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. …”

NHTSA complaint #11650892, filed 2025-03, 60,000 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202627%
20253048%
20249062%
202339%
202268%
202165%
202065%
2019137%
201834%
2017811%
201623%
201532%
201444%
201375%
201241%
201183%
201032%
2009107%
2008167%
20071318%
20062917%
20051518%
200423%
200333%
200266%
2001117%
2000310%

Other parts of the 2017 BMW X5

Fuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 BMW X5

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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