2001 BMW X5 visibility problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2001 BMW X5 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that when driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would become inoperable intermittently, causing a loss of visibility. The dealer made four attempts to duplicate the failure but to no avail. The manufacturer was notified who…”
filed Jan 28, 2011
“Vehicle electric windows stick full open and cannot close. I bought the bmw x5 4.4i new in 2001, I still own the vehicle, and this has happened 4 times since new (2004, 2005, 2006, 2010). Each time it renders the vehicle unusable since it cannot be secured and left unattended. The window motor…”
filed Jul 14, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
B540421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 2023
Visibility problems in other X5 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 X5 | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 X5 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 X5 | 2 | 3% |
| 2014 X5 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 X5 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 X5 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 X5 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 X5 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 X5 | 2 | 1% |
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.