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2017 BMW x5 Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 BMW x5 has 10 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 BMW x5

Other
15
Electrical
10
Engine
10
Powertrain
8
Fuel System
5
Brakes
4
Airbags
4
Suspension
4
Steering
3
Tires
3
Structure
3

10

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 16, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESWhile driving, the electronic parking brake (EPB) system malfunctioned. The vehicle was stopped in D...
May 30, 2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBattery overheated and melted plastic cover
Oct 29, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINERadiator fan assembly malfunctioning causing engine to overheat. Upon replacing fan assembly vehicl...
Aug 1, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMNo remedy for recall and no plan
Jun 1, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI brought my 2017 X5 xDrive40e to my local dealer (Ray Catena in White Plains NY) after getting a ‘D...
Aug 30, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBlower motor doesn’t work and BMW Has discontinued the part. So I have to form or heat or ac flow in...
Jun 8, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREFront passage door becomes unlocked/ not secure while driving My doors are set to auto-lock when I...
Mar 19, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SPONTANEOUSLY IN...
Mar 6, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2017 BMW X5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEM WITH THE I-DRIVE. *LD *JS
Nov 1, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKESWHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 55 MPH THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WITHOUT WARN...

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