So here's the full story to-date: Aug 24, instrument cluster goes dead. No tach, no speedo, no information, no turn signals. Brought it to dealer on Aug 25. We were told the cluster needs to be replaced but the part is on "global backorder" so we'll need to wait about 10 days. (Question: Wasn't BMW still producing new X5s in Spartanburg during this time? Didn't they require instrument clusters?) We got the car back on Sep 12, almost 3 weeks after dropping it off. Sep 13, started the car, and instrument cluster fizzed out again. Car is back at dealer today. I'm guessing there is some electrical problem that caused both clusters to die. I'm worried about this vehicle...

So, after having the vehicle for 6-1/2 months and 8,000 miles, car has been out of commission for 3 weeks (and counting)...

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2001 X5 4.4 - Retired
2008 X5 4.8 - Delivered 2/1/08
Active ventilated seat | Cold weather | Premium package | Premium sound | Rear climate | Technology | Auto tailgate | Comfort access | Running boards | Heated rear seats | HUD | HD radio | Satellite radio | iPod/USB