2004 BMW X5 - Electric Vehicle Guide

The 2004 BMW X5 belongs to a BMW X5 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 14 model years, from 2000 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion X5 entirely. It is configured as 4-wheel or all-wheel drive with a manual 6-spd. The 2004 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2026) X5 model years also documented.

The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles, separate from the bumper-to-bumper warranty. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 4 brake fluid, HT-12 battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 15 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 10,000 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 88 ft-lb.

NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (22), power train (14), seats (13). A representative report reads: "No start no crank sos light battery drain" There are 4 safety recalls on record; one covers: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE....

Estimated annual charging cost runs near $3,600.

Quick Specs

Common Trouble Codes

• P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
• P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
• P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
• P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
• P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
• P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A

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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.