BMW X5 wipers problems

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Visibility · NC

The windshield wiper reservoir leaks fluid. The reservoir has been filled by the dealership and I was informed it is a safety hazard to not have it repaired. After some research, this is a common issue in 2016-2018 BMW X5 models.

Filed Jan 11, 2025 · Visibility · IL

The windshield wiper fluid reservoir failed and leaked out all the fluid at 6.5 years/34,000 miles. Without wiper fluid I am unable to clean the windshield which is a visibility safety issue. The car is currently at the dealer waiting for a repair part.

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Electrical, Lights · 100,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn and turn signals were inoperable. Additionally, the windshield wipers remained on constantly and failed to deactivate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 26, 2023 · Airbags, Seat belts · KY

Vehicle airbag/seatbelt warning light on 9/2022. Airbag (seatbelt) module replaced. Caused by condensation or leak due to BMW not sealing cupholders and placing KEY SAFETY EQUIPMENT directly under unsealed cupholders. I was told other modules likely damaged but airbags and seatbelt were first to go out. 2023 April/May - steering issues. Windshield wipers run continuously and cannot be turned off. Horn and turn signal also stopped working. Need steering column replaced. BMW said possibly also related to cupholder defect. I am concerned the unsealed cupholders are going to kill someone if airbags deploy unnecessarily or seatbelt/airbags fail. BMW should have not placed KEY safety equipment under unsealed drink holders.

Filed Aug 15, 2022 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that the sunroof drain was faulty, causing water to leak into the dash and damage the interior lights and windshield wiper function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with water damage from the sunroof; however, the dealer informed the contact that water damage was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was then taken to South Motors BMW (16215 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157) where it was diagnosed that the sunroof drain tubes were clogged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jul 8, 2022 · Visibility · OK

Wipers hit hood, Wiper Fluid pump motor leaks, leaks all the fluid out of tank. Visibility is impaired due to Windshield that can not be cleaned while driving.

Filed Mar 31, 2021 · Electrical, Lights · 230,000 miles · TN · fire

Car was parked. I tried to unlock my car with the key fob and nothing happened. I unlocked the door with the key and after getting in the central locking system would not work. After researching the problem I found that the gmiii controls the central locking as well as other items like the windshield wipers, interior lights, sun roof, and rear upper and lower hatch. I orders a new one and when I took the old one out to replace it I found that it had caught on fire and blew fuse 14. It appears a thyristor or tiac got to hot and set the board and case on fire. I had smelt a plastic smell earlier while driving so it may have been burning before I parked. I am attaching photos.

Filed May 16, 2020 · Visibility · NY

The wipers over shoot hitting the pilar. I have switched my wipers three times in one year; I thought the wipers where of poor quality but everyone in the forums complains that the wipers jump certain sections in the windshield and then overshoot hitting the pilar. It?s incredibly difficult to drive in the rain due to this problem. There are going to be serious accidents because when your in a city managing with traffic and pedestrians and you can?t see right in front of you because that?s part of what the wiper misses .

Filed Apr 17, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 61,000 miles · NC · fire

While driving one rainy afternoon on a city road, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The smoke turned into flames. I pulled over and called 911. An off duty police officer stopped and had a fire extinguisher. He was able to put out most of the fire until the fire department showed up and finished the job. The firemen thought that the fire started in the air bag control module. The bmw dealer said that the fire started in the wiper motor. The car was at the dealer the previous week for the air bag recall.

Filed May 4, 2018 · Engine · 87,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While stationary, the vehicle caught fire. The contact noticed smoke coming from the area of the windshield wipers and from under the hood. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, flames surrounded the engine. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. Crevier bmw in santa ana, california was made aware of the failure. Prior to the fire, the dealer replaced the pcv valve per the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 87,000.