Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2010 BMW X5.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, after several minutes the vehicle failed to turn off as needed. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that metal shavings were found in the engine, and the oxygen heat sensor had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact advised the previous owner was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact was not aware of the recall notification. The contact stated that the prior owner had the recall repair performed; however, the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,911.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and a fuel and smoke odor was present. In addition, black smoke emitted from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The dealer (BMW of dallas, 6200 lemmon Ave, dallas, TX, 75209) stated that they were scheduling appointments for parts within the next three months, when the contact called three months later she was informed the same information, and also made aware that the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated her vehicle slowed down while driving on the expressway and then stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer BMW of dallas where the vehicle was repaired but the repairs performed were unknown. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.