13 problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2012 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle unexpectedly overheated with the service light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (BMW mt kisco 250 kisco Ave, mt kisco, NY 10549)0 for diagnostic exam and the diagnosis was a defective water pump. The vehicle is being repaired. The manufacturer were notified of this defect but offered no assistance. The contact referenced this failure to (NHTSA campaign number: 18v248components engine and engine cooling) the approximate failure mileage was 64,000 tp.
It is making a horrible crying noice and it's vibrates. The water pump was already taken care of but still once again problems.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. While driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle started to overheat and the overheated warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited until the vehicle cooled down. The vehicle was driven to BMW of ontario (located at 1301 auto center dr, ontario, CA 91761, (909) 402-3052) where it was diagnosed that the water pump was malfunctioning and leaking all over the circuit board. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
Recall campaign number 18v-336 engine idler pulley bolt snapped while driving through twisting roads in the wet. Loss of power steering and loss of battery charge from the alternator also the belt runs the water pump so the engine started to over heat before I could get to a safe place to pull off the road.
While driving 65 mph on freeway car refused to accelerate faster than 60 mph, warning that engine was overheating and to drive moderately was displayed. Loud blowing from engine compartment in 10 second intervals. Water pump and thermostat need to be replaced, but dealer claims our vehicle isn't covered under any of the 3 recently expanded recalls affecting other 2012 X5 models. Online research indicates that water pump failures are chronic with this model and "some" BMW repair centers are covering the repair at 85% as an extended warranty on the part, because of the inherent risk of fire.
My battery was weak and the time came to change it. I changed the battery, the car starts beautifully. However I have a light system and restraint system malfunctions. My internal lights do not work, my indicator lights do not work. I have been told that my frm needs to be replaced. After doing some research online I have learned that this is a common problem in the X5 series. The vehicle has less than 50,000 miles on it and I only drive it on the weekends. This is the second major malfunction this year. The water pump needed replacement in February. I purchased this certified pos in 2016 from the mamaroneck dealership with 26000 on the vehicle. Oh I forgot to mention less than 6 months after purchasing the case there was an oil leak in the engine. I can't wait to finish paying for this car so I can go back to the more reliable Mercedes Benz that I was accustomed to.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. While driving approximately 35 mph, the �service engine soon" message illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the turbo auxiliary water pump failed and needed replacement. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v248000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
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.
I was driving my BMW X5 and out of nowhere an "engine malfunction warning light" came up accompanied by an engine overheating, I immediately pulled over and called a tow-truck who took my X5 to the nears BMW dealer. The technician stated it was the ivm and the charge air pipe that needed to be replaced, after spending $1,500 on the 2 items, I drove out of the dealer and less than a mile down the road, the same "engine malfunction and vehicle overheating light" came back up. Called the dealer and another tow-truck pick up my X5, then I requested to speak with the shop manager who informed me the problem with the X5 was never pertaining to the ivm or charge air pipe, as they miss overlooked the diagnosis which stated the dme was not working. They change the dme and another $2,000 was charged, after it was repair and I drove away, the same engine malfunction light and vehicle overheating light came up, called the deaelr and they told me that after changing the dme, the new diagnosis stated the watter pump needed to be replaced and this was the part that was creating the engine malfunction and overheated vehicle warning to come up. I ended up changing the water pump and other vehicle parts, that did not needed to be changed and now a recall for the water pump came out. On the meantime, I spent almost $4,000. 00 on repairs when everything could have been done if they would have conducted the water pump recall. Who can reimburse me the amount of money paid? I sent the original dme to see if it was damage, and they came back stating it was not damage at all, therefore the problem was the water pump and not the dme, or ivm or charge air pipe. Please help!!!.
On 2017 oct 8th, in the middle of the highway, my car had a red message saying the engine was overheated and I need to turn off the car immediately. I pulled over to the side and turned off the engine to cool down for around 30 min. There were cars passing by in 80 miles right by us. It was terrifying. Felt like a car could crash into us any moment. I had to get off the highway and stop and turn off the engine every 5 min to come back home. 20 min drive almost took me 2 hours. I had my kids in the car with no ac. It was only a month after I put the car in service and paid $3086 for maintenance. I took it into BMW service and paid $2041 to get the water pump fixed. BMW service said that they cannot do anything until the car breakes down and have the message on. Which means all potential BMW could have a possibility of breaking down in the middle of the highway. The reason I'm filing this is that just last week I put the car into service and in the course of reasearching I came across the fact that BMW X5 water pump was recalled in 2018. I contacted BMW and they say my specific VIN was not affected. But it looks like as majority of the BMW and Mini water pumps were recalled, they have a fundamental issue with the water pumps. It is hard to believe when my water pump actually broke at 37000 mileage it's not related a defect at all. Also as especially they cannot prevent this issue my case clearly shows how dangerous it is to have a water pump failure in the middle of the highway. Pls review my case and issue a recall.
I was driving on the highway with a posted speed limit of 70 mph with my family on a road trip. The check engine light came on and said engine is overheatted and power is reduced. When I tried to press down on the gas, the car would not go faster. Traffic was a bit heavy and I was going 70 mph with traffic behind me. It was nerve wrecking to slow down (because the car isn't producing any power because the engine is overheatted) due to physics and needing to pull over to the side of a busy highway. When I took the car to the mechanic, they told me the water pump has failed. My car only has 55k miles on it.
The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5 sav. While driving approximately 35 mph, smoke appeared from the tail pipe and the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine mount and coolant expansion tank needed replacement along with the turbo charger water pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The engine was rebuilt by the dealer prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
At 50,000 miles water pump malfunction. Cost to repair a product with less lifespan than a set of tires, $1400. No recall listed, delear said that this is a normal occurrence with this model.