2005 BMW X5 brakes problems

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Brakes · CA

Faulty Check valve connected to brake booster leaks oil into brake booster causing contamination and loss of power braking. Recall issued for roughly 30,000 BMW X5 vehicles produced from 2007-2010 for a similar issue but none issued for this vehicle.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact stated that the emergency brake was fractured. On one occasion, the contact attempted to pull the emergency brake and the vehicle continued to move forward and almost struck a wall. The emergency brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to ray cantena bmw (543 tarrytown rd, white plains, ny 10607, (914) 761-5555), but was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Brakes · 112,000 miles · NJ

Leaving house we found the brake pedal not functioning properly and pedal going all the way to the floor before engaging. Brake lines damaged. Brake lines needed to be fabricated and replaced.

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Brakes · 70,000 miles · AP

I currently have a bmw x5 2005, with 4.4. Vin # [xxx]. Brakes are not working properly. Brake system hardens when vehicle slows down and doesn't work properly until car is restarted. Same engine and same brake system in different model (740i) has been recalled to fix the issue. According to bmw service desk, the x5 models hasn't been recalled with same issues with the brake hydraulic system. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Brakes · 71,417 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. After starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, brake fluid leaked under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake line fractured due to rust from water that accumulated under the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 71,417. Updated 10/04/16*lj updated 10/13/16.

Filed May 3, 2016 · Brakes · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact stated there was a leak and the brakes failed. The dealer diagnosed that the brake vacuum pump fractured and leaked to the brake line, which caused a failure with the brake booster. The dealer diagnosed that the brake booster needed to be replaced. The manufacturer provided no solution and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 25, 2015 · Brakes · 118,000 miles · CA

The car was driving fine until I went to use the brakes as a slow speed 5-25mph. The brake pedal got really hard and the car was not stopping. I was coming up to a red light and there was a car in front of me I almost hit, because the car was not stopping as normal. This condition seems to be only when driving really slow, or just starting. There were no indicator lights (brake light). I checked the brake fluid and all other fluids, which were at acceptable levels. I turned off the car and back on to see if it was the computer or ABS system, this did not help. I took the car to my mechanic (independent) and he explained that it was the vacuum pump that had an oil leak. This pushed the oil up the vacuum line and into the break booster. So I need to replace the vacuum pump, vacuum line, and brake booster. He and I did a check and found a recall on the same engine in different bmw models in that year and after 2007 in the same model. I researched online and found other people with the same issue I have and they came to the same conclusion the it is weird that the 2005 x5 4.4 v8 is not in the recalls, even though it is exhibiting the same issues as other bmw make and models that have the same issue that have been recalled. I am concerned, because this is a dangerous issue that bmw and the federal safety agency is aware of (because of recalls), but the 2005 v8 x5 does not fall under this recall????

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Brakes · 66,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, brake fluid started to leak and the brakes failed without warning. The contact replaced the brake fluid and drove the vehicle home. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v367000 (service brakes, hydraulic) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2013 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

My breaks went out the lights goes on and off the wioers dont work the outside lights goes on and off at night I have a outrageous ciolant leak and mire I have drove the car in about 5 months or longer and still making payments now the car is completely dead I don't know what to do me and the kids gers soaked because I h a ve walk them to and from school everyday it sucks so im making payments for something I can use ive had coils replaced everything it vibrates really bad when I come to a stop light ibhave had no accident or anything just problems

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Brakes · 110,128 miles · UT

I noticed the recall on the brake system for 2007 -2010 bmw x5, but think they should include other years of same model. My brake light came on saying check brake linings. Had the brake pads redone and after leaving was almost in 4 accidents due to the brake boosters failing. After full analysts from bmw they said 1800.00 to replace, but have never had any problems with my brakes until they were replaced.