repaired · 2026 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2000 BMW X5Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 29 owner complaints about the 2000 BMW X5, most often about the power train. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-748 the manufacturer reports only 1% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 31, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2000 BMW X5 has problems
29 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Power train
7Visibility
3Latches/locks/linkages
2Seat belts
2Service brakes, hydraulic
2Electrical system
2Exterior lighting
1Service brakes
1Air bags
77 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 7 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2000 BMW X5 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Risk. EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE BRACKET, RENDERING THE SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
no report yet
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. CONTINUED CHAFFING CAN CAUSE THE ANTICORROSION COATING OF THIS BRAKE LINE TO FAIL, ALLOWING THE BRAKE LINE TO RUST THROUGH AND LEADING TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID,…
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no report yet
Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
Risk. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN TRAFFIC AND/OR ACCELERATE COULD BE GREATLY DIMINISHED, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH.
no report yet
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Risk. OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, ESPECIALLY IN ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS, CAN CAUSE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COLLAR AND THE STEERING RACK TO INCREASE TO THE POINT WHERE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with BMW.
Best & worst years
2000 vs. every other X5 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the X5 median. How we score
'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What X5 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ON JUNE 3, 2009 I TOOK MY X5 BMW TO CHECKERED FLAG BMW 5225 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA 23454 TO HAVE AN INCONSISTENT HESITATION CHECKED. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION LIGHT ON. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT WITH THE DEALER FOR 3 DAYS, THE SERVICE MANAGER CALLED ON JUNE 6, 2009,…
TL*- WHILE DRIVING THE 2000 BMW X5 AT 40 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE RPMS TO RISE RATHER THAN DROPPING BACK INTO GEAR. THE DISENGAGING AND DROPPING BACK INTO GEAR HAPPENED ABOUT 4-8 TIMES WITHIN 10-15 MINUTES. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO A EUROPEAN VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY, AND THEY…
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
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