2001 BMW X5 electrical problems

Filed Dec 5, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

I bought this vehicle and turns out the license plate reads as a Tahoe and now the electricial system u plugged speedometer don't work and everything is going out I need help I'm low on money but need help or resources email me [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · WI · fire

Takata recall I went out to start my car noticed when I started it there was smoke coming from the passenger side front air bag area I immediately shut it off but there was smoke still coming and getting thicker I immediately call 911 I was on the phone with 911 and noticed flames .fire truck showed up put the fire out but the whole front air bag area and glove box was pretty bad

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 536 miles · CA

In 2001 I had a recall for the electric cooling fan, it was supposed to have been fixed then in 2007 electric cooling fan goes out again, then in 2011 the electric cooling fan goes out again, then in 2018 the electric cooling fan goes out again overheat and blows the head gasket while driving back from las vegas in gilroy california ???

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · Electrical · CA

The tail lights on both sides and the signal on both size in the rear do not work the signal on the right side on the front does not work . I have change all the fuses in all the lightbulbs but continue to have this issue

Filed Jun 3, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that both brake lights failed to illuminate when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where both brake light bulbs and holders were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technician stated that there was a short within the brake light system and both wiring harnesses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · IL · fire

04/30/16 I bought the SUV las month and have every thing original every thing was fine until today it caught on fire on the pasenger side under the glove compartment a 30 min after parking it on the drive way I hear the alarm and saw alot of smog coming from the truck at soon as I open the door.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 118,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 bmw x5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, smoke entered into the vehicle and both the passenger and driver side air bags deployed. Shortly after the contact exited the vehicle, it became engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Electrical · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5i. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a constant illumination of the engine warning indicator. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis where the technician detected that the tachometer was faulty and displayed an inaccurate reading. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 72,000 miles · TX

Today I brought my bmw x5 to dealer because the warning light goes on and off indicating a problem with the rear brake lights. Dealer said that the bulb holder had failed because of excessive heat melting the bulb holder. Last september, I had a new bulb holder assembly replaced for the rear turn signal after the same warning light came on and was then told that the device failed because of excess heat, melting the bulb assembly. These would seem to be related problems and safety issues.

Filed Oct 25, 2008 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · NY

On oct.16,2008 I was experiencing hesitation when accelerating after I bring it to auto repair shop, after they diagnosed the problem they informed me that the entire wiring harness and the throttle is bad and need to replaced and inform me there was service bulletin on it I call bmw dealer speak to then about it but they said there nothing they could do for me because the car is out of warranty and the bulletin was over I, it cost me $1,200 to fit the problem 2001 x5 3.0 60,000 mi.