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2021 BMW X5 drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 31 complaints for the 2021 BMW X5, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
31 18% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
4 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 4 injuries.

What owners wrote

The contact owned a 2021 BMW X5. The contact stated that while sitting in the vehicle and with the vehicle running, it suddenly accelerated on its own. As a result, the vehicle jolted into traffic and collided first with a bicyclist before continuing on to collide with the rear of another vehicle. The bicyclist sustained minor injuries. A pedestrian later reported that they were also struck by the vehicle, but the contact stated that she was skeptical of the validity of their claim. The air bags did deploy.

Reported at 36,000 miles, August 2023 CrashInjury

Car had 2 alerts 2.5 hrs into journey, having gone I-675 to 16: 1. Drivetrain malfunction 2. Power supply. I had stopped for food. I got back in, turned on the engine, and these alerts came on immediately. I called BMW, they said car should not be driven. Had it towed to hilton head BMW. They've had it two days and say this is related to the recalled battery and they have no idea as of today how to fix it. They said this problem is happening all over.

Reported at 3,220 miles, November 2020

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