Five problems related to crankcase (pcv) have been reported for the 2008 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 BMW X5 based on all problems reported for the 2008 X5.
On 12/10/2022 I was driving to work and my BMW started smelling of like electrical fire. I pulled over on a exit in sweetwater, TN and upon exiting the vehicle I noticed flames under the hood of the car. The car was on fire somewhere in the engine. A passerbuyer stopped and called 911 for me christianburg, TN fire dept. Done the report. But BMW has a recall on this vehicle for over 1yr with no remedy to fix knowing the car can catch on fire. Luckily I was not injured but I suffered a total loss from my vehicle. Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv) NHTSA campaign 22v119000 report date: Mar 02, 2022 consequence: an electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. What you should this recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the pcv valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17v-683 and 19v-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Summary: BMW of north America, llc (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 series coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 series coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive); 2007-2010 x3 sav (x3 3. 0si, x3 xdrive30i); 2008-2013 1 series convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 series sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 series wagon (328i, 328i xdrive); 2007-2013 3 series convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 series sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 series wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 x.
Pcv my safety of my self and my 5 yr 17 yr I use my BMW X5 to take my kids or doctors and school and I work too and something need to be happen about this bc my family are at risk of getting caught on fire when iam starting up the car black smoke or white smoke comes out and when iam driving and people who are behind in they car get smoke out my lots of smoke that comes from my car in back and yes ita a recall on my car manufactuer no warning just smoke and driving very and had it look at then I was told.
Brought my 2008 X5 in for the crankcase (pcv) recall. The dealer (the BMW store in cincinnati) told me the serpentine belt had to be removed for the repair and while removing the belt, the tensioner pully fell off. This was described as "due to an existing broken bolt" in the engine block. The dealer said I would either have to pay to repair or they would put the car back as found and can not be held if the car broke down. Is the dealer liable to repair this since the car was fully operational when it was brought in for the recall?.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while stationary, the vehicle caught fire. The contact noticed smoke exiting from the area of the windshield wipers and from under the hood of the vehicle. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, flames surrounded the engine of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries sustained. Crevier BMW of santa ana, California was made aware of the failure. Prior to the fire, the dealer replaced the pcv valve in the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000. Ad.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke fumes appeared from the pcv valve heater, which caused some components to melt and the engine to fail. The vehicle was towed to BMW of peabody (221 andover st, peabody, MA 01960, (877) 530-0807), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was 124,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.