Five problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2011 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at 62 mph, the passive tank level sensor failed. The contact that stated that the vehicle then went into limp mode not allowing him to exceed 50 mph while driving. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to valley BMW (4725 mchenry Ave, modesto, CA 95356) where it was diagnosed with the passive tank level sensor needing to be replaced. The contact wanted a second opinion and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic confirmed the first result. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was a well known issue. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Tl-takata recall the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed in for a takata air bag recall repair to the dealer walker BMW 6655 coliseum blvd, alexandria, la 71303 (318) 445-6678. When the vehicle was brought back it had a check engine light on and a note that it was at 50% capacity and needed to be returned to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that they would investigate when the contact called to complain . The dealer also stated the drive shaft needed to be replaced under an extended warranty. The dealer then said that they would charge to fix the drive shaft. The contact's main concern was that there were no issues with the engine or drive shaft before the vehicle was taken in for the air bag repair. The tow truck driver emailed the contact a written statement that the vehicle was working fine when it was dropped off to the dealer. The manufacturer stated that they would not cover the new repairs and backed the dealer for diagnosing these extra repair new issues. The failure mileage was 107,000. Tf.
After receiving an oil change, the check engine light came on code 88624 which caused the engine to loose power. After inspection the fault was for exhaust camshaft stuck which is an error due to the timing/vanos system. No visible damages where found to the camshaft solenoids that are accessible. Please advise if there are any other issues with consumers for these problems, thank you!.
X5 xdrive 35i sav; while driving under normal street and highway conditions, vehicle speed and engine rpm have become unstable. This causes the vehicle to increase and decrease it's speed intermittently and without warning. The vehicle is not trustworthy as you may lose power, or unintentionally accelerate while trying to execute a driving maneuver, causing a dangerous condition. Check engine warning light illuminates. Vehicle was brought to BMW dealership (zt motors) for diagnostics. Service personnel stated that the high pressure fuel pump indicated a low fuel pressure at the inlet. This would tell me that the low pressure fuel pump is not delivering the correct fuel flow/pressure to the high pressure fuel pump. Ref NHTSA campaign # 16v746000 et al. Diagnostics also indicated the valvetronic motor shows it short circuiting. Dealer recommended replacement of valvetronic motor, cam shaft and oil injectors. The replacement of the cam shaft and oil injectors are unnecessary maintenance items, only the valvetronic motor would need to be replaced, and fuel system reprogrammed. Ref NHTSA campaign # 14v176000 et al. Recommend recall replacement of both high pressure and low pressure fuel pumps, valvetronic motor, vanos cam shaft and oil injectors as well as reprogramming of fuel operating system. Also replace cam shaft mounting bolts.
Driving from highway speed to exit then around 20mph, engine just stopped, went into neutral, steering locked, check engine lights. Depressed brake and was able to restart car. It happened 2 more times within the next 2 hours. Will be getting to dealer or BMW shop.