general problems of the 2017 BMW X5

12 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2017 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 BMW X5 based on all problems reported for the 2017 X5.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the engine of the vehicle. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.

2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2025

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost electrical functions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed coolant pump. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2024

Radiator fan assembly malfunctioning causing engine to overheat. Upon replacing fan assembly vehicle is still overheating. Water pump and thermostat needs to be replaced as well as connectors. Mileage appr 67,000 vehicle went into safety mode while traveling on highway.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2024

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

5 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

No remedy for recall and no plan.

6 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2024

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to exceed 35 mph. During the failure, a message that the engine had overheated was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.

7 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2023

Vehicle stopped three times on highway. There is an issue with fuel injection. I am repairing the same thing every year and it is stopping every year on highway. They keep on repairing/replacing the module and I still get the problem. I missed a big rear collision because of this. This model has so many issues. Suspension broke. So many issues with gas pump. Being it a first generation hybrid, it can cause threat to so many people if we let these vehicles be on road.

8 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2023

I brought my 2017 X5 xdrive40e to my local dealer (ray catena in white plains NY) after getting a ‘drivetrain malfunction” error. After several weeks at the dealer, and thousands of dollars in repairs, I’m being told today that: -the car needs a new electric drive… cost $12,000 -the replaced electric drive may not solve the issue, which might be the transmission. . Replacement cost $16,000 so almost $30k to perhaps solve the issue on a car with a $19,000 value per kelly bluebook. And this is a known issue for hybrid X5s per multiple BMW owner websites. . Here is one: https://g05. Bimmerpost. Com/forums/showthread. Php?t=1887640 my dealer is telling me that the value of this car is currently zero ($0. 00) which I find to be absolutely ridiculous.

9 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2023

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated the oil drain plug and the oil pan does not have adequate space after being stripped. The metal in the oil pan was very thin. There was oil located on the engine and the ground. The contact was losing a quart of oil every 600 miles driven. The contact added oil to the vehicle as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

10 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2022

Failure of emission system. Scr active tank failed at 66k miles. Manufacture warranty does not cover the fix.

11 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2020

The car stopped without any warning 3 time in the middle of the road while driving my wife and kids inside the car. I consider very lucky this happened on county road two time and ones in the shopping center parking lot, instead of middle of the highway. I have taken the car to the dealership for the second time they are still trying to figure out what's wrong with gauges. Last time it happened was 11/13 while my wife was driving with the daughter to doctor's appointment, gas reading shows above 1/4 tank and 146 miles remaining (I have pictures of the cluster). But the car abruptly stop twithought any warning which will be a deadly situation if happened in the highway. The reason for it to stop was no gas in the tank though it gives a reading of over 1/4 tank 146 miles remaining. My last visit to the dealer was about a month back and I was told they replaced the gas tank and the sensor inside the tank which was covered under vehicle warranty. I feel very unsafe driving this car, I have reported the issues BMW na customer service and the car is with BMW of rockville.

12 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2017

Wife was rear ended causing loss of power and control to vehicle pushing her over train tracks in the vehicle with no control.


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