2001 BMW X5 latches/locks/linkages problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2001 BMW X5 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front doors are freezing up in cold weather. Once the temperature rises the doors will open. Happens early in the morning/ late night when I need to leave for work. Sometimes you can force the handle to open but then the door will not close and have to drive holding the door shut. There must be a…”
filed Aug 17, 2008
“My 2001 bmw x5 has serios issues with its design that bmw corp refuses to acknowledge or fix. 1st there is a faulty design on the pvc causing the valve to freeze and drain the oil into the engine. This almost caused a fire in my car. And cost me about $1200 to fix. 2nd there is a design flaw with…”
filed Jan 3, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 X5 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 X5 | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 X5 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 X5 | 6 | 6% |
| 2000 X5 | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 BMW X5
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.