Universal Joint problems of the 2012 BMW X5

Three problems related to universal joint have been reported for the 2012 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2018

There was a water pump recall for my BMW X5, I took my X5 due to an engine malfunction, the dealer didn't do the water pump recall, instead, they charge me for replacing the ivm and the charge air pipe stating that was the engine malfunction, after I paid approximately $2,500 they came back and told me the engine malfunction was due to the water pump, so they charged me an additional $1,380 for the water pump. I just checked the recalls on my vehicles and noticed there's a water pump recall, however, I had to purchase the water pump and other items not needed for the engine malfunction message related to the water pump. How can I submit a reimbursement for the amount amount paid when there was a recall and I pay from my pocket the amount of $3,880. 00 related to the water pump. Also, the dealer did a drive shaft recall, however now the transfer case is not working, creating the front universal joint to fail after the driveshaft recall was done, the front wheels is affecting the vehicle traction. Water and debris may be entering the front driveshaft's universal joint and may cause excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.

2 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Takata recall have a recall from 3/16 for the driver's airbag. Have a recall from 3/17 for passenger airbag. BMW repeatedly states they have no parts. Received recall 4/17 for faulty universal joints. Driveshaft needs to be replaced. BMW states no parts available.

3 Universal Joint problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2015

The universal joint on the front drive shaft sheered in half while driving my kids to school this morning. There was no warning signs or noticeable vibrations before. Towed vehicle to shop & discovered the problem. A quick google search revealed the following: BMW issued a service bulletin to "inspect" the drive shaft back in March of 2015 NHTSA id number: 10056722 / BMW sib-26-01-14 and in August of 2015 they issued a voluntary warranty extension, BMW sib-01-15-15. I will send vehicle to the local BMW dealership and ask for the repair to happen under this warranty extension.


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