BMW X5 power windows problems

Filed Jan 10, 2022 · AL

The windows keep getting stuck. Not just one but both. We have replaced the windows 3 times. The window regulator keeps getting wound up in the gear. The motor in the window has to keep getting replaced. This is causing the window to get stuck or tight. Which ever you choose to call it. when it gets this way it causes the window to pop the crack or break. This has happened twice. my BMW is still in good shape all but the 2 front windows. This needs to be addressed.

Filed Jul 7, 2021 · Electrical · NC · fire

Drove car after it sat for a few days. Got about a mile from my home and thought I smelled some smoke. Rolled down windows to make sure it was not outside (was in rural area). It was not. Went another mile and pulled over. Seemed to be a small amount of smoke coming out near vent and near seatbelt uprights near door. Looked under hood and under car and saw nothing. Opened sunroof to determine if there was more smoke and to clear the air. It looked like there was a small amount of smoke coming out where the sunroof opened. NOTE: It was hot out and I had put A/C on max. I let car sit a few minutes (was running) and seemed like issue might be gone. Decided best course of action was to drive it the few miles back home and maybe get it towed. Started back toward home and now there was definitely noticeable smoke. Also started to get odd messages on the dash and operator interface. Pulled over immediately and turned off. Smoke seemingly coming from the body of the car (like in the doors, in gaps in the sunroof, through the seatbelt holders, etc.) Definitely seemed as though a blower motor, window motor or some other device overheated. There was the smell of plastic/rubber burning. Went behind the car and opened the tail. I lifted the mat in the back and it seemed hot. Then could see red/yellow through a gap. Not sure if flames or something hot. Decided to grab important items and call 911. Car was in flames with seconds. Car was a complete loss. No doubt in my mind that it was electrical. Was not engine, transmission or exhaust related.

Filed Jun 30, 2018 · Steering · 70,000 miles · MI

We have replaced 7 window regulators keep breaking. All bmw parts. Defective design. Also now the steering angle sensor has went out and causing issues with brakes etc. Bith of these issues cause the auto to fail safety inspection. The drivers side regulator scraped all the tinting off the inside of the window as well. The regulators were all replaced 4 years ago with bmw parts and they are broken again and being replaced again. Reasearching if there is after market to fix problem with that dowest have the defect bmw's regulators have. The fix is almost $2000.00 each time. The steering angle sensor has been malfunctioning and was just diagnosed and ABS and brake lights on..

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 71,635 miles · FL

In september of 2014 my 2002 bmw x5 front passenger side power window failed in the down position. Upon taking it into my original dealer, it was manually raised-closed and I had to return days later for installation of a new "regulator" at a cost of about $500. I was told this problem was "unusual". Now, nine months later and less than an additional 5,000 miles on this vehicle (76,710) the front driver side window and rear passenger side window have failed; the front manually tweaked into the closed position and the rear opening covered with cardboard exposed to the elements and theft while the same original dealer awaits parts delivery four days from now before scheduled repair...at I expect another cost to me of about $1000!...I have reviewed the many complaints in this section about this same issue!! To wit, it was well said by this one quoted here: "2002 bmw x5 window regulator. Car has 41k miles and already going on 5th window regulator issue. All four window regulators have been replaced and the issue occurred twice on the driver's side window. I have been told multiple explanations from the dealer including lack or use or too much use but this issue occurs on all bmw makes and models. Bmw still has no solution that fixes this issue permanently and charges $300 to $600 for each window depending on front or rear. Too much to pay for a bad design. *tr" I agree!!...it is time for a recall on this issue. Now.....updated 08/17/15 *bf updated 08/20/15

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 86,000 miles · CO

I've had to replace all 4 window regulators, my rear hatch seems to open for no reason, my rear window wiper is working with the switch in the off position, LED's are going out again and now the dreaded apparent oil separator with tons of grey smoke billowing out the back of the car after being left in an airport parking lot for 4 days whilst it snowed outside. Seems I've had every typical problem other than the car catching fire for no apparent reason. I have owned bmws in germany and the us for a long time, however, I think I'll be switching brands with my next vehicle. Bmw doesn't seem to be proactive enough for my liking with some of these way too common issues. This is a very low mile vehicle for it's age and it's acting like a model t.

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 Mar 6, 2012 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the rear driver's side window glass suddenly opened and dropped into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where all four window regulators were replaced. The failure recurred at various sporadic times and the window regulators were replaced each time the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the continual problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Visibility · 86,500 miles · CA

Vehicle electric windows stick full open and cannot close. I bought the bmw x5 4.4i new in 2001, I still own the vehicle, and this has happened 4 times since new (2004, 2005, 2006, 2010). Each time it renders the vehicle unusable since it cannot be secured and left unattended. The window motor regulator was replaced twice under warranty and twice I had to pay. This should not even happen once!

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Visibility · NC

2002 bmw x5 window regulator. Car has 41k miles and already going on 5th window regulator issue. All four window regulators have been replaced and the issue occurred twice on the driver's side window. I have been told multiple explanations from the dealer including lack or use or too much use but this issue occurs on all bmw makes and models. Bmw still has no solution that fixes this issue permanently and charges $300 to $600 for each window depending on front or rear. Too much to pay for a bad design.

Filed Jul 1, 2009 · Visibility · 35,560 miles · NC

Bmw window regulator fails for no apparent reason in all car models. Car has less than 36k miles and already fixing the third window. Bmw service person explanation is due to the lack of use that causes this problem. Yet, driver's side, which is the one with most use, recently failed. This is a repeated problem in almost all bmw cars with automatic windows and bmw is not doing anything about it. This issue is posted everywhere in the internet and bmw charges anywhere between $300 and $600 per window/fix (mine was quoted at around $550).