There are 1 owner-reported visibility & wipers complaints for the 2009 BMW X5in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
THE COMPLETE WINDSHIELD WASHING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING DURING AN EXTENDED ROAD TRIP. PUMPS NO LONGER ENGAGE. BECAUSE THE WASHING SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING, THIS HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE DESTRUCTION OF ALL WIPERS ON THE CAR. FAILURE OF THE WASHER PUMPS AND RELAYS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH BMWS.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on Apr 26, 2026