Table 1 shows one common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2020 BMW X5.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems |
I own a 2019 BMW X5 xdrive40i with the b58 3. 0l turbocharged inline-six engine. While driving in minnesota, the vehicle suddenly displayed an urgent warning stating “oil pressure too low” and instructed me to stop the engine. This occurred while the vehicle was being operated on the road, requiring me to stop driving immediately. The vehicle was later inspected by an authorized BMW dealer. The dealer diagnosed the failure as a defective oil pump and stated that the oil pump must be replaced. The estimated repair cost was approximately $7,500 or more. This is a serious safety concern because a sudden loss of engine oil pressure can lead to engine seizure, loss of motive power, and loss of vehicle control risk depending on traffic conditions. The oil pump is a critical lubrication component and should not fail as a normal wear item. I have found numerous similar owner reports involving BMW b58 oil pump failures, including reports suggesting that cold-weather operation may contribute to or expose the failure. My vehicle is operated in minnesota, a cold-weather state. The vehicle was inspected by park place BMW in rochester, mn. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate whether this is a safety-related defect affecting 2019 BMW X5 xdrive40i vehicles and other BMW models equipped with the b58 engine.
I was parking the car in a parking lot. I had my foot completely off of the gas pedal while allowing the car to roll forward into a parking spot. The car suddenly accelerates and I could not slam on the brakes fast enough to prevent damage. This was the 3rd time this type of incident occurred in this car.