2011 BMW X5 Parking Brake Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Parking Brake Issues in the 2011 BMW X5
1 parking brake complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 BMW X5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Parking Brake Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE ABS AND FOUR WHEEL TRACTION WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. ALSO, "TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION" DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND HAD TO BE MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH, AND NOTICED OIL ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED A U-SHAPED PIECE STICKING OUT OF THE UNDER CARRIAGE SHIELD. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AN INCLINE AND CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT DISENGAGE THE ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE AND HAD TO CUT THE CABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BMW OF ARLINGTON IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION, FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, AND ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED...
Other 2011 BMW X5 Problem Areas
Engine
109 complaints
Air Bags
67 complaints
Power Train
55 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
36 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Electrical System
19 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classification
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Air Bagssensoroccupant Classificationfront Passenger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint