Four problems related to engine cooling system 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.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that two minutes later the instrument panel went blank. The contact stated that the infotainment system failed to display an image and a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 147,644.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (thompson BMW, 450 n broad st, doylestown, PA 18901) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v364000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted deer automotive group located in randallstown, MD, phone number: 410-922-0327, and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Car overheated while driving in the highway and onboard computer disabled the accelerator and message was flashed for the operator to stop driving.