Other Fuel System Pump problems of the 2009 BMW X5

There have been two occasions that I have changed the fuel pump on my vehicle. It is extremely dangerous that it turns off suddenly. I am so afraid that this might just happen worst thing is that there are no light indicators that will tell you that there is something wrong.

My car caught fire while driving under my passenger backseat where the fuel pump is located up under. The fire department came, snatched out seat and put the flame out.

BMW fuel pump recall vehicle is hard to start and it is progressively getting worse. There is a mandatory NHTSA mandated fuel pump recall on this vehicle. We received the owner notification letter. I was told by the dealer at first that the fuel pump is not available. After I persisted the dealer stated that the fuel pump is available but that they have to perform a diagnostic first. A) it is unlawful to charge a diagnostic fee in conjunction with a federally mandated recall. B) the fuel pump issue has been known to BMW for many years (BMW had a voluntary reimbursement of fuel pump repairs in place until NHTSA mandated the recall of all vehicles with the affected fuel pump. ) the fuel pump should be installed and the parts should be readily available. I just talked with bwm of north America customer service. They stated: * I would have to take the vehicle to the dealer and have a diagnostic run * I would be charged for the diagnostic if it turns out to be an issue other than the fuel pump * if it turns out that the fuel pump module is defective, then I would not have to pay the diagnostic fee this illegally ties a different service (that I may have to pay) to a federally mandated recall. It is not in dispute that the fuel pump recall is mandatory. It is BMW's allocation of parts availability that may result in me having to pay the diagnostic fee.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the fuel cap warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mckenna BMW (located at 10900 firestone blvd, norwalk, CA 90650, (562) 219-4570), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the fuel pump was also repaired under warranty at mckenna BMW; however, the repairs did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 74,025.

This SUV has 3 safety recalls. Both the airbags are in the takata and the fuel pump creates and extreme risk to me and my family's life. I do not understand why BMW is as a company is keeping these faulty cars on the road. Every time I get in it I am nervous and afraid for my life. Now my wife and kids do not drive with me in the car. It has become a huge burden. It is shameful that BMW but even more so that our government will allow these unsafe cars on the roads. Every time I talked to BMW they try to down play the issue. But I simply can't continue to drive this car and it's unfair to me because dealerships won't even take it due to the safety recalls. I keep smelling fumes from the car and I believe these cars also have additional defects with the radiator to add to the issues already explained above. Today the car stalled and I saw smoke from the hood. I don't know if it was related to the fuel pump situation but it's so annoying and frustrating that BMW is waiting for people to actually die before they will address these defects in their cars!!!! unreal!.

I am writing in regards to a technical service bulletin / recall from BMW si b16 0102 which I obtained from the NHTSA website. My BMW, 5uxff03593lj96493, was showing an emissions fault code related to the part addressed in the unlimited age/mileage TSB. I went to the dealer regarding this item to figure out what can be done at around 110,000 miles in April of 2017. I was informed the part is not in stock. When I returned in June to see about the service being done, I was, again, told the part was not in stock - and that I also do not qualify as the vehicle now has 130,000 miles, and the new bulletin has a mileage cutoff of 120,000 miles. I was informed I could contact BMW directly and discuss a �hardship. � upon contacting BMW directly, I was informed that they would not do anything to help. I am attaching the original TSB and updated TSB for the diesel exhaust fluid issue. I am also attaching the response from BMW. Additionally, my vehicle is now exhibiting problems with the high pressure fuel pump, another covered emissions item for unlimited mileage; and am not seeing any resolve for that. The TSB is attached. Peter wheeler 314 651 3245 peter@theexceeder. Com.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that the check engine and small vacuum system leak warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking fumes and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called two local dealers. One dealer informed the contact that the recall was too new and they would call the contact back. The other dealer informed the contact they would not service the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I did received a recall letter about my front driver airbag module in March 2016 and immediately contacted BMW of cape cod mass and as a answer they said that the part is not available in the moment and I will get second letter when it is available and ready for replacement. It has been almost a year and there is still no answer. Now I get second recall letter about the fuel pump in my fuel tank. I do travel every week from cape cod mass to new york and there is strong smell of gasoline in my car on long distance travel, but according to BMW cape cod I will have to wait for the part to be available and just need to get used to the smell. I try to call and ask to order the parts that need to be replaced from the recall letters and from the parts department replied that they can get the parts in a day or two as long as I am buying it as a regular customer, but as soon as I try to get the parts replaced as a recall I get a answer that the parts are not available at the moment. When I contact BMW of cape cod mass the only thing I get is that I have to wait for another letter - I have never been asked for my name, car VIN or any other info, and looks like there is not intend this recall to be fixed. I am concerned about my safety and would like this to be fixed up. Thank you.

I received a recall notice about air bags in August. I have still not received notification of parts. My BMW X5 is now having another very debilitating problem. It shuts off, stalls, won't start, emites very toxic and strong fumes of burning gas when I start my car and when im idle ng. The engine light up s DE n, it shakes, it has no punch. I felt as though it was part of the other recall with the fuel pump and I took it to my local BMW dealership for diagnostics and they dismissed me, told me I had to pay more for more tests and that it absolutely was not the fuel pump recall. In the meantime I asked about the air bag recall and they said no they couldn't help. I complained and shaun ramirez of parts and service said fine, they would fix the airbags right then, but couldn't offer me a rental. After 3 hours and 3 hours more I could not stay because I had to work so he put that I regused recallvwork on my car which is absolutely not true. I just couldn't stay. I needed to make an appointment for acday that I was off but he was very unhelpful. Well yesterday I received thevpfgicial recall letter for the fuel pump and im shocked once again that there is no solution at this time. I have a car that is a ticking time bomb eaiting to explode. Thevfumes arr givibg me headaches, ive got 2 very dangerous recalls that say if I have problrms pull over and fo to dealership immediately. But nobody wants to help me.

BMW has taken longer than reasonable to address 3 recalls outstanding on this vehicle. The first recall is from a year ago re driver air bag. The second recall is from 9 months ago re passenger air bag. The third recall is from 4 months ago re in tank fuel pump. BMW has advised that parts will not become available for at least several months from now. BMW was unable to provide an precise dates. In the mean time, we have tried numerous times but been unable to sell our vehicle either privately or to a dealership. No one wants to buy this vehicle because of the long standing, unresolved recalls and BMW has refused to fix the issue earlier or offer any reasonable alternative solution.

I received 2 recall notices regarding this car; the air bag recall was issued on 2/5/2016 and the fuel pump recall was issued on 10/13/2016. No one representing BMW has contacted me yet to have these potentially life-threatening issues resolved. I feel that BMW should escalate their recall resolution process to fixing these recalls within weeks, not months. It has been too long to wait - especially considering I am one head-on crash away from being killed by flying shrapnel from the air bag, or having my car seize suddenly at 65 mph because the fuel pump stopped working. These recalls are not cosmetic - they're very serious safety issues and need quick resolution.

Takata recall, in 3/2016, BMW sent me a notice to replace driver's front air bag module, however until now, BMW does nothing. In December 2016, BMW sent me a notice to replace in-tank fuel pump because my BMW smells gas badly when parking and driving. However until now, again BMW does nothing. I appreciate your consideration for safety.

The power cable going to the in-tank fuel pump burnt up, melting the pump housing and melting the insulation on the wires in the tank. When I took it to the dealer they said it was a known issue and that new firmware will fix the issue to reduce how much current the pump draws, they said there was no recall or warranty on this item. The vehicle could have caught on fire with wires getting hot enough to melt the insulation in the fuel tank! how could this not have been a recall?.