2017 BMW X5 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 17 complaints for the 2017 BMW X5, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Wife was rear ended causing loss of power and control to vehicle pushing her over train tracks in the vehicle with no control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 BMW x5. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated spontaneously in the presence of electric radio waves. A loaner vehicle was provided by the BMW manufacturer. The failure was unable to be duplicated and diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired and was to be traded for another vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure several times and provided no remedy. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.
Other problems reported for the 2017 BMW X5
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints