Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2000 BMW X5 has 6 recalls, 29 complaints.
6
Recalls
29
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
01V196000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, ABRASION PARTICLES COULD DEPOSIT ON THE ELECTRICAL CONTACTS WITH...
01V195000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4.4I SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THERE IS A PLASTIC CARRIER TO WHICH THE OIL FILTER HOUSING IS ATTACHED. OIL SUPPLY AND RETURN LI...
02V194000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM PIVOT SHAFT COULD LOOSEN FROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET.
00V010000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COUPLING INCLUDES A PLASTIC COLLAR WHICH FITS OVER THE LOWER STEERING RACK IN...
03V001000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE FRONT BRAKE LINE TO SLIP OUT OF THE RETAINING BRACKET LOCATED AT THE FRONT STRUT. THE ...
25V748000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2000 BMW X5.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2016 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 3/14/2016 AT THE INTERSECTION OF E LAKE FOREST DR/ MIMOSA WY DURING DRIVING. CO... |
| Mar 31, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | PULLED VEHICLE INTO GARAGE AND FRONT, RIGHT SIDE STARTED SMOKING. MY DAUGHTER AND I JUMPED OUT OF T... |
| May 21, 2013 | STEERING | I WAS TURNING INTO A RESTAURANT ( I WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED) AND AS I GOT THE CHANCE TO TAKE THE TURN... |
| Mar 5, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME. THE RIGHT HAND SIDE, PASSENGER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPERATE. THIS... |
| Feb 24, 2011 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW X5. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE USING THE... |
| Feb 10, 2010 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR PASSENGER WIND... |
| Jan 25, 2010 | POWER TRAIN,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | NO REVERSE AND ALSO NO COMMUNICATION TO THE ABS MODULE SO NO ABS. *TR |
| Jun 3, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | ON JUNE 3, 2009 I TOOK MY X5 BMW TO CHECKERED FLAG BMW 5225 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRG... |
| Jul 15, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION FAILURE 2000 BMW X5 4.4 AUTOMOBILE 70,000 MILES. *TR |
| Dec 30, 2006 | POWER TRAIN | TL*- WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 BMW X5 AT 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE RPMS TO RISE ... |
| Jun 1, 2005 | SEAT BELTS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BMW X5. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEA... |
| Jan 26, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER WAS UNA... |
| Nov 15, 2004 | VISIBILITY | MY WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE FAILED TWICE ON MY 2000 BMW X5 4.4I. RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON THE WEB... |
| Apr 20, 2004 | VISIBILITY | 1.WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING AT HIGHWAY SPEED DURING HEAVY RAIN AND TRAFFIC PUTTING ... |
| Nov 10, 2003 | VISIBILITY | DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COMPLETELY AND RANDOMLY FAILED TO WORK. THE WINDSHIELD... |
| Jul 18, 2003 | POWER TRAIN | THE WAY THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT WAS DESIGNED CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR . *PH THE VEHICLE DID NOT MOVE ... |
| Apr 19, 2003 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | THE BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE. *JB |
| Jul 1, 2001 | TIRES | BOTH FRONT TIRES SUSTAINED EXCESSIVE OUTER EDGE TREAD WEAR. ALL OUTER TREAD OF EACH IS NEARLY GONE ... |
| Sep 21, 2000 | VISIBILITY | CONSUMER REMOVED PACKAGE FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE AND CLOSED THE TAILGATE, THE NEXT MORNING GLASS FR... |
| Sep 5, 2000 | VISIBILITY | HOOKING MECHANISM USED TO HOLD UP THE SHADE DOES NOT HOLD,. WHEN IT UNLATCHES THERE IS A LOUD POPPIN... |