CarRecallWatchThe 2001 BMW X5 has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 16 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (35 reports).
2001 BMW X5 recalls
Driver Airbag May Explode and Send Metal Fragments Flying
The driver's front airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash
Certain BMW vehicles may have a replacement driver-side airbag module installed, either after a prior crash or as a remedy part for an earlier recall.
Most common 2001 BMW X5 problems
Problem areas named in the 160 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 18 |
| Air Bags | 18 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Visibility | 15 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Suspension | 7 |
What owners report
2023 September BMW issued me a "Stop Drive" letter in the mail. I parked the vehicle and haven't drove it since. Since then ive called the number in letter and visited website. At one time the individual handling and scheduling my "repair" had asked me if I could drive the car to nearest dealership to get repaired? I said absolutely not; i have recieved a letter stating to stop driving? Im not gonna drive it? When I asked about them coming to fix it and getting a loaner as the letter offered? They said when the vehicle makes it to the dealership for repair it will be up to the dealership doing repairs if im to get a loaner? I asked what am I to do until it gets fixed being that I cant drive?
My vehicle is DO NOT DRIVE condition. I have not been able to schedule air bag recall repair because the dealerships in my area will not tow to and from my home, and say no mobile service is available. WHAT ARE MY OPINIONS? PLEASE REPLY .....I currently can't drive my car because I have a unexploded claymore in my face!
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)
GOT AIRBAG NOTICE IN MAIL 2019 TOOK MY CAR TO WORLD WIDE BMW NANUET NY DEALER MARCH 23 2019 TOLD ME MY AIRBAG SYSTEM WAS NOT ON THE LIST OF BEING REPLACED MINED YOU MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON WELL BEFORE TAKING IT TO BMW DEALER AND TODAY IS STILL ON I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS IS TRUE AND WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE IT CORRECTED THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME OVER 2,000 TO REPLACE THE AIRBAG MODULE
IT CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IT WAS PARKED ENGINE WAS ALSO OFF!
2001 BMW X5 questions
Does the 2001 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2001 BMW X5: Driver Airbag May Explode and Send Metal Fragments Flying; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture in a Crash; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 BMW X5?
Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (35), Electrical System (24), Latches/Locks/Linkages (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 BMW X5 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.