Table 1 shows seven common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2006 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (two problems).
Takata recall white smoke comes from exhaust pipes when driving and fills the streets while driving on city streets in traffic and at idle. Other drivers behind me can�t see due to the smoke coming from the exhaust. Read details...
The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, burning oil could be smelled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was discovered that the engine was covered in motor oil. Read details...
While driving my truck on a very cold day (0 degrees) in chicago, white smoke began emitting from the exhaust and the truck totally stopped running in the middle of heavy traffic. It would not restart and it had to be towed. Read details...