Issue ID | 1576778 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11222895 |
Manufacurer | BMW of North America, LLC |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 21/01/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Have a 2015 bmw x5. Purchased brand new and picked it from factory. The suspension had been making a noise and it's found that the control arms have to be replaced. However, even after replacing and a few thousand miles, the same issue recurs in the new control arms in the from suspension. There seems to be a defect in the control arms that bmw is providing/supplying, especially when diagnosing costs $145, part and installation cost $800 each time from the dealer. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | DAYTON, OH |
VIN pattern | 5UXKR0C56F0XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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