Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 BMW X5 has 11 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.
11
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2017 | STRUCTURE,ENGINE | 2001 BMW X5 4.4I CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE PARKED IN A SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT... |
| Dec 28, 2007 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | FRONT DOORS ARE FREEZING UP IN COLD WEATHER. ONCE THE TEMPERATURE RISES THE DOORS WILL OPEN. HAPPENS... |
| Apr 12, 2005 | STRUCTURE | PURCHASED NEW X5 IN SEPT. 2001 - AND THAT'S WHEN MY PROBLEMS BEGAN! LUCKILY THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRA... |
| Feb 1, 2003 | STRUCTURE | NAR 04/28/2003. MR IN THE COLD WEATHER THE DOOR FREEZES UP MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO SECURE THE DO... |
| Jun 24, 2002 | STRUCTURE | VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THEN SAW THAT HATCBACK WINDOW HAS SHATTERED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK |
| Jan 31, 2002 | STRUCTURE | CONSUMER STATES BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WEARING. *TT |
| Nov 24, 2000 | STRUCTURE | THE LEFT REAR DOOR LATCH AND HANDLE WAS NOT CATCHING WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED, ALSO THE RIGHT FRONT ... |
| Nov 24, 2000 | STRUCTURE | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE SUNROOF HEADLINER WAS VERY LOOSE. *YH |
| Oct 13, 2000 | STRUCTURE | THE NEW BMW X5 HAS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED FRONT DOORS. THE JAMB OF THE DOOR SWEEPS BACK TO A VERY S... |
| Oct 13, 2000 | STRUCTURE | THE NEW BMW X5 HAS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED FRONT DOORS. THE JAMB OF THE DOOR SWEEPS BACK TO A VERY S... |
| Oct 13, 2000 | STRUCTURE | THE BRAND NEW X5 HAS DANGEROUSLY DESIGNED FRONT DOORS. THE JAMB OF THE DOOR SWEEPS BACK TO A VERY S... |