2008 BMW X5 service brakes problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2008 BMW X5 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving 50-70 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic…”
filed Nov 2, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving at unknown speeds, the brake pedal was stiff when it was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bmw of towson (700 kenilworth dr, towson, md, (410) 317-2228) where it was diagnosed that the brake booster…”
filed Sep 10, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 X5 | 10 | 18% |
| 2024 X5 | 42 | 30% |
| 2023 X5 | 3 | 10% |
| 2022 X5 | 6 | 10% |
| 2021 X5 | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 X5 | 5 | 5% |
| 2019 X5 | 12 | 7% |
| 2018 X5 | 3 | 4% |
| 2017 X5 | 6 | 8% |
| 2016 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2015 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2014 X5 | 4 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.