Fuel Pump problems of the 2008 BMW X5

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the driver’s air bag replacement and the fuel pump replacement recall; however, after the recall repairs, the vehicle stalled inadvertently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump twice. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at the stop light in the middle lane of a road. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of the police patrol. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle the next day; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who installed a fuel pump relay switch; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who took the vehicle apart and diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact advised the dealer to forward the fuel pump for replacement; however, the dealer denied and advised the contact that he had to pay for the part if the repair was not completed at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving 50-70 mph, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000.

2008 BMW X5. Consumer writes in regards to in-tank fuel pump remedy unavailable recall issues.

The contact owns a 2008 bwi X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was recurring. In addition, the contact stated that the when accelerating, the vehicle would resist and feel as if it was attempting to stall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the exhaust senor and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 3/28/cn the consumer stated the first incident happened in August 2013, with no warning on the highway. It was determined the water pump failed. Updated 04/22/14.

2008 BMW X5. Consumer states engine lost all power while driving the consumer stated her daughter who was driving, attempted to accelerate, but to no avail. As she steered the vehicle to the emergency lane, the engine was non-responsive. The gear shifted automatically into neutral and then into park from which it would not move. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. An inspection revealed failure of the fuel delivery system that was the subject of a nationwide recall.

Driving on highway 60mph and suddenly lost engine power. My SUV started slowing and felt like car was locking up ie. Steering wheel was harder to move. Pushing accelerator pedal did not bring any speed back to slowing SUV. I was able to get to right side shoulder from middle lane and called BMW assist for help. They were not able to help at my location in wisconsin at 8pm but did call police to keep traffic away from us (myself and 5 young children) until a friend came to pick us up. The car had to remain overnight on the highway until a flatbed truck was available to take it away the following morning. Once the engine was turned off it would not restart and needed 2 men to move it which is why it couldn't be taken away that evening. Once taken to the BMW dealer, International autos in milwaukee, WI, they told me the fuel pump had failed and they replaced it. The 2008 BMW X5 3. 0si had a little over 33,000 miles on it at the time. This has not happened again after replacement of fuel pump.