Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2013 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the water pump (nine problems).
The primary component that has malfunctioned is the engine's valve stem seals, which are available for inspection upon request. This defect has led to excessive oil consumption, which has now escalated to a critical safety issue. Read details...
My water pump failed at 57,000 miles while on the freeway. The car stalled at 30 mph until I could finally exit. Very dangerous situation. After leaving two messages on BMW dealer voice mail, I was towed to nearest auto shop that I had used previously. Read details...
The egr system in my 2013 BMW X5d has failed. There is a recall notice for the egr system on the 2014 BMW X5d with the same engine and exhaust system related to a fire warning. It would seem to make sense to include the my car in the recall under the circumstances. Read details...