13 problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2011 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving on highway, the engine overheated, loss of power, stop driving message appeared on dashboard. Car towed to dealership, diagnosed issue due to water pump failure.
Auxiliary water pump failed which caused engine overheating. When I called BMW us and my local BMW dealer - BMW of alexandria, va I was denied for repairs, despite there was a recall for my particular car and model. According to my car repair history that recall was never performed.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. While operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine had overheated. Upon inspection, it was discovered that hot water had leaked from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (united BMW, 11458 alpharetta hwy, roswell GA) where it was diagnosed that the water pump and thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but while leaving the dealer, the vehicle began to violently shake and rattle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft and transfer case failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 86,000.
When driving down the road, I heard a loud fan noise coming from the engine. I did a quick systems check to see if all systems were ok- they were. About 1/10 of a mile later, my car indicated that it was overheating and that I had reduced power. I couldn't drive over 35 miles per hour. Within the next 45 seconds, as I'm getting onto an interstate, my engine shuts off completely and I lose all power. I never had any warning and there is no way to tell engine temperature on this car. After having my vehicle towed and diagnosed by a certified dealer, I was told that the thermostat, water pump and expansion tank all needed to be replaced. I was informed that one of these items failed and caused the other two to break with extended use. This cost me $1990. There was no way I could have prevented this from happening. I've always had my car serviced at the recommended intervals.
Drove my vehicle in to the BMW dealer for coolant leak/water pump service and oil change. The next day they inform me the car stalled during a standard test drive after the service was performed. The were unable to specify what caused the engine to stall and did not release diagnostics to me but told me that a new engine was needed. Ny state dept of vehicle forwarded a report stating vanos faults. There are currently BMW recalls for engine and engine cooling, electric auxiliary water pump failure, and an unspecified recall for vanos bolts unit that loosen or break over time causing the engine to have reduced power or stall. My VIN number is not under these recalls but should be.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine overheated warning message illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, a warning message in the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact pulled to the roadside and observed the engine but there was not indications that the engine had overheated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12v161000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,100. Jo.
The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while parked, the engine was running however, a large amount of coolant leaked onto the ground and the engine compartment. The oil reservoir melted onto the engine. There was no flame visible. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump would need to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,400.
Tl-the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was overheating causing white smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine cooling pressure needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN wad not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 (engine, engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 69,716. Ak.
Electric water pump failed at only 40k-50k miles. Engine overheated and risky for safe driving. I checked online for any related recall and find the following, which is the same problem for my vehicle. But it was not covered by the recall. This recall should cover more vehicles. Electric auxiliary water pump report receipt date: oct 20, 2011 NHTSA campaign number: 11v521000 component(s): engine and engine cooling.
My vehicles purchased last year from BMW local dealer {jackie cooper imports] is equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged engines . The circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump overheated. This lead to a smoldering of the pump and an engine compartment . BMW was supposed to notify owners, replace the auxiliary water pump, thermostat, and coolant reservoir free of charge. The two safety recalls related to this problem apparently did not include my vehicle. Ref NHTSA compaign recall #11v521000 and NHTSA compaign recall # 12v161000. I have logged a complaint about this with the dealership, and their recall resolution department in vain. I am being charged for parts and labor which I belief should be free a snoted by the two recalls .
My wife and a toddler were driving home getting off the bridge and about to get on the on ramp to highway in nyc (bqe). All the sudden the car overheated and went into limp mode. Luckily there were no car behind her otherwise would be rear ended. She was able to pull to the right from the left lane and got onto local street to wait for it to cool down. This car had many close calls for serious or fatal accident. This car only has a little ok 40k miles. This is too early for a water pump to fail. This car is out of warranty and the cost of fix will be over $1000. The worst is my wife uses this car for work and drive the kid to school. Can Bmwna be contacted and put this failure into recall. Thanks.
While driving on highway 121 suddenly the lights came on and I was warned that if I don't pull over and reduce my speed my engine will suffer damage. This caused me to swerve and try to take the first exit, which luckily was coming up. There was a liquid discharge under the car. Water pump failed and thermostat burned out . . . Damages over 1000 usd. This seems to be a theme with 3. 0i vehicles of that year. BMW would not repair even though higher cylinder engines are covered under recall.