2003 BMW X5 electrical problems

Filed Oct 29, 2023 · Electrical · CA · fire

Wiring dash fire. Heavy smoke from dash and vehicle completely in flame in minute. My son sent me a recording while it was happening, he did no know what to do or what was happening.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Electrical · 137,000 miles · IL · fire

The contact owns a 2003 BMW X5. The contact stated the vehicle was parked, while entering the vehicle he noticed the dashboard was melted, which was caused by a fire that occurred independently. The contact stated he reviewed a camera that was near the location of the vehicle and saw the fire occur on the video. The contact did not call the fire department to report the incident. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Electrical · IL · fire

My 2003 BMW X5 was parked outside of my house, turned off and not driven for hours and burst into flames consuming the whole dashboard, fire department said that fire was due to some electrical problem with car, very scary please help could of killed my family the incident was recorded on home surveillance footage, but I cannot upload because of size

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · CO

The car started losing power while on the road. It got slower and slower, till it finally came to a complete stop. It had to be towed the rest of the way to the house. The engine would start up, but it would not engage any of the gears.

Filed Mar 13, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 199,000 miles · AZ · fire · 1 injury

This morning 03/13/2020 at aprox. 2:30am my bmw x5 2003 was engulfed in flames for no reason and my two german shepherds hey you and my baby diesel were inside,and how one made it out and the baby didnt, I busted windows cause I heard him crying ,,,,I couldnt get him I tried to I tried oh my god my poor baby , I was injured and scared for life with that. My car was off and parked in front of a friends house on a side street, all a loss. No pictures taken ,several police and fire dept. Came.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 172,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) and the vehicle was repaired. While the contact was driving home from the service appointment at 55 MPH, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the bmw store (6131 stewart rd suite 1, cincinnati, oh 45227, (513) 271-8700) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the dealer caused the failure due to not disconnecting the battery. The contact called the better business bureau and was provided complaint id number: 3787246. The failure mileage was 172,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 100,000 miles · MS · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was the smell of plastic burning and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The engine stalled without warning. Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was burned down to the frame. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · CA

I purchased the vehicle used, I have had it for about 5 months and have had some serious problems (steering column, window regulators, engine, and coolant leakage). I see where these issues seem to be consistent with the vehicle, but am having a hard time getting the recall work done. I can's afford to spend a lot on this car, but I feel like I may have more than I bargained for. My extended warranty is not paying for much !!! Help

Filed Nov 8, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · RI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the front passenger side caught fire while parked in a residential garage. The manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that cause of the fire was not due a manufacturing defect. A police report was filed of the incident. The contact stated that the battery was replaced twice and the computer system was replaced three times prior to the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 2/15/13 *cn the consumer believed the fire was due to an electrical failure. Updated 02/02/513

Filed Aug 29, 2012 · Electrical · MD

The pixels on the instrument cluster and the radio display are faded out which makes the visibility on these items extremely difficult. This is a known issue that has been brought to bmwusa's attention and discussed on many bmw forums, yet the manufacturer and its supplier (siemans vdo) refuse to fix.