Not sure if this is a huge problem

[Yii]

I have heard about the x5's catching electrical fire and recently for probably a month now iv had random burnt smells in my car. Its not heavy but noticable, and it comes and goes. i am not exactly sure when it happens but it just randomly smells like something was burnt. i thought it was another car outside so i would turn on the air circulation and seem to disappear, but me and my gf were driving down a road with no cars in front or around and we both smelled something that was burnt. i am not sure if this is a real big problem but i was hoping for any things to check for just incase anythign goes wrong.

[Tleong]

Based from the article, it appears to be an electrical failure stemming from the fusebox. Also, all the fires had been spontaneous with no prior warning (i.e.: your burning smell). Lastly, I think these fires are exceptions to the rule because this can occur in any car model; however, the chance of a spontaneous fire that can envelope the entire car in a matter of seconds is quite rare.

Maybe you're just driving really hard? I've read many posts of "burning smells" after a car is pushed aggressively.

[cheappc]

Wow scary, please update, i just bought a 2004 x5 3.0...

[Tleong]

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...your-life.html

I don't think this is something to alarm yourself over... These seem like isolated incidents, and like I said before, this "problem" isn't specific to the X5 or BMW for that matter.

[1stE53]

It will only become a massive issue if BMW becomes a threat to obama motors' sales. Since they don't compete in the same league (Toyota) I think BMW will be out of the government's cross-hairs . Just keep the car in good order, clean, and in a garage as much as possible. Leaves in the drains tend to clog things up and divert water to places it shouldn't go.

[Yii]

hmm, i would like to know which fuse went out now =/ everything works right now. but i guess i should test out my cig lighter because i have had to replace that fuse once. Whats a good way to test for which fuse went out btw?