2016 BMW X5 Complaints

View complaints related to 2016 BMW X5. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 70 complaints submitted for the 2016 BMW X5. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Clarksburg, MD

    Oil leak leads to car smoking (but not overheating( while driving or parked. Leak was not caused by owner and same oil leak without car overheating apparent in partner's BMW car. This suggests fundamental issue with BMW not the ower, which BMW should repair without cost to the owner.

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  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Miami, 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.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Miami, FL

    BMW NA is aware of this problem with the sunroof leaking water on the dashboard and damaging the electrical of the car. BMW NA is colluding with the dealers to inform customers they are clogged to charge them money for a clog that is non existent. The sun roof are not clogged as BMW NA and the dealers are saying I have video of the unclogged drain tubes and have caught the dealers all lying that they are clogged. I have video of this and can reproduce this collusion again again with the dealers lying.

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  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Park City, UT

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available

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  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Trabuco Canyon, CA

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the driving stabilization warning message would appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that upon start off his vehicle, the power steering assist failed to operate as the power steering warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the battery was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who informed him that the failure was related to the electronic power steering assist and was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 BMW X5
    - San Antonio, TX

    Auxiliary cooling fan failed but engine light did not turn on causing EME fault. Cooling fan had to be replaced and overheated my engine.

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  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Linden, NJ

    The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 30-70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the air shaft suspension and the cylinder were replaced, and other unknown repairs were completed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who informed the contact that the failure might be associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V919000 (Electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Basking Ridge, NJ

    While I was stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle started giving warning after warning. This included "Drive Train Failure", "Cannot Charge", "Roll over detection" etc. Then the car went into Neutral and would not move. That stranded me in a very unsafe location in the middle of the busy intersection. The vehicle's computer system appears to crash like a laptop would.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X5
    - San Ramon, CA

    Since 12v battery is down towing truck driver tried to jump start the car, there is no way to move the car, he failed to start car so move manually for towing to BMW service center. they reported EME(controller computer) Board damage, and BMW guessed jump start could damage, so insurance appraiser came to review and rejected this because BMW said there is no way to prove this, and then they charged EME B/D that is very expensive($9500) this is second time 12v Battery fail, it always make additional problem and make the car be unstable, I think this is design electrical issue

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2016 BMW X5
    - Ketchum , ID

    Our 2016 BMW X 5 axle is broken. Can't drive ( very loud noise ) steering and directional control are a safety risk. We purchased new on 9/19/2015 and are the original owners . The car has approximately 60,000. plus miles on it. Living in Ketchum ID we have had all service and Maintenance work done locally because it is 160 miles to Boise ID. We also have a home in Cincinnati OH. where our second car is also a 2016 BMW X5, as was our 2007 and our 2002 X5's. Our local mechanic diagnoses is a broken front axel !! We hope BMW will make a one time exception to tow our 2016 X5 to Boise ID. BMW dealership and have it repaired at no cost to us. We also own presently two Mini Coopers and had one previous Mini also. We hope BMW will make this one time exception to cover the repair. Please advise. Respectfully [XXX]. My e mail is [XXX] my cell is [XXX]. Respectfully[XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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