Component Record

BMW X5 2001 Brakes Problems

12 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2001 BMW X5 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V197000Reported June 14, 2001 - 36 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 36 vehicles across all affected models.

02V194000Reported July 24, 2002 - 34,860 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 34,860 vehicles across all affected models.

03V001000Reported January 9, 2003 - 84,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 84,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine42 Electrical System24 Latches, Locks and Linkages18 Air Bags18 Visibility15 Power Train15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.