Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2018 BMW X5. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
| Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problems | |
| Engine Cooling System problems |
On March 9, 2026, I brought the vehicle to BMW of fairfax for a scheduled appointment. In the week leading up to the visit, the vehicle intermittently failed to start and required jump-starting using a portable battery starter. Read details...
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The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbocharger had failed and needed to be replaced. Read details...