2000 BMW X5 recalls and problems
The 2000 BMW X5 has 6 safety recalls and 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2000 BMW X5 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2000 BMW X5 recalls
Recall 25V-748: Air Bags
Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 X5 vehicles that may be equipped with a sport steering wheel containing a Takata PSDI-4 air bag inflator. The inflator may explode during deployment due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's front air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 29, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 23, 2025. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 19V015.
Recall 03V-001: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut. The brake hose that is attached to the brake line could come in contact with the tire and be subjected to wear and abrasion.
Risk: This could initially cause some brake fluid leakage, and eventually lead to a substantial loss of brake fluid. There could be a noticeable reduction in brake performance if a loss of front brake performance occurs.
Fix: Dealers will install an additional retaining clip to further secure the brake line to the front strut. Additionally, if inspection of any brake hose indicates that it has experienced damage, the hose will be replaced. Owner notification began february 14, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall 02V-194: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket.
Risk: Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will check the brake pedal arm pivot shaft for proper seating in its support bracket. In addition, a pin will be installed to secure the shaft to the bracket. Owner notification began august 14, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
Recall 01V-195: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Problem: Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. There is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. Oil supply and return lines are attached to the filter housing. Over time, this carrier could sag slightly. If this happens, one of the oil lines, which are armored with steel mesh, could come into contact and chafe a steel brake line located immediately underneath.
Risk: Continued chaffing can cause the anticorrosion coating of this brake line to fail, allowing the brake line to rust through and leading to loss of brake fluid, failure of the rear brake circuit, and extended stopping distances, and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a rubber spacer below the plastic carrier to prevent sagging and subsequent contact between the oil and brake lines. Brake lines whose anticorrosion layer is found to be damaged as a result of contact with the oil line will be replaced. Owner notification began august 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall 01V-196: Power Train
Problem: Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. Over an extended period of time, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. If the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message, "trans. Fail-safe prog." in this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.
Risk: If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. Owner notification began august 14, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Recall 00V-010: Steering
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The lower steering shaft coupling includes a plastic collar which fits over the lower steering rack input shaft. This collar is pushed down onto the steering rack and tightened during assembly. On some of the affected vehicles, the collar may not have been pushed down fully onto the rack at the assembly plant.
Risk: Operation of the vehicle, especially in rough road conditions, can cause the clearance between the collar and the steering rack to increase to the point where the input shaft can separate from the rack, resulting in a loss of steering capability.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary.
2000 BMW X5 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Power Train | 7 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Traction Control System | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 5
- Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 3
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 3
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 2
- Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 70,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2000 BMW X5 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other BMW X5 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 BMW X5 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2000 BMW X5: 25V-748 (air bags), 03V-001 (service brakes, hydraulic), 02V-194 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01V-195 (service brakes, hydraulic), 01V-196 (power train) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 BMW X5?
Owners report visibility problems most often (8 reports), followed by power train (7). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 70,000 miles.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.