BMW X5 owners have reported 335 other fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common other fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system (252 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's other fuel system pump (64 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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...
Vehicle shut off while stopped. A smell of hot electrical was present immediately before the shut off. Inspection of the vehicle showed a blown fuse for the fuel pump circut, as well as melting of the plastic power connection to the fuel pump, and the insulation on the power wires themselves. Read details...
Drove at the speed of 75 mph in the highway all in a sudden the car lost power until its speed dropped to 62 mph. It is a hybrid. Dash board showed some reserved battery power and half tank of gasoline. It is a big safety issue. Need to find the cause of it. Read details...
Fuel odor is constant around the vehicle. Recall on driver and passenger front airbags. Recall on fuel tank filter Read details...
I own a 2009 BMW X5 diesel. BMW has recognized an issue with a sensor in the selective catalytic reduction (scr) active tank. The tank stores diesel fluid. Diesel fluid is added into diesel to reduce the amount of emissions that is released from the vehicle. Read details...