Carrier/rack Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 6 problems related to carrier/rack (under the equipment category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Carrier/rack problem of the 2010 BMW X5

Failure Date: 06/01/2020

My valve cover and crankcase are manufactured bad the crankcase it's cracked and licking, which it damage my valve covers, my car was driving good all of the sudden it doesn't drive smooth.

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2 Carrier/rack problem of the 2015 BMW X5

Failure Date: 07/17/2019

I was driving my BMW X5 on I-195 west bound in fall river MA. On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, driving at the posted speed limit in that section of highway. The roadway was lightly traveled, mid-morning. There were no overpasses or tunnels in this section of roadway. I suddenly heard a loud "booming" noise. The large, panoramic, main section of moonroof exploded, ripping away a significant section of glass, blowing out into the air and some imploded into mainly the right front seat and back seats of the SUV. I was the sole passenger and was not injured. At no time was there a loss of control. I pull over to the breakdown lane to review the damage to the moonroof and rest of the car. It appeared that the damage was contained to the center section of the moonroof. To prevent additional shards of glass from falling into the vehicle, I closed the internal shade of the moonroof, which has been open when the glass broke apart. I did not detect any external object hitting the vehicle and can only presume that the breakage was totally spontaneous. Also, while there is a BMW roof rack on the car, I was not carry any sports equipment at the time of the accident. There are two saddles on the rack for carrying a kayak. I did not contact any emergency or police. I have not seen a need to file an accident report with local authorities. I continued onward to an appointment at a nearby location outside of fall river and then returned home about an hour later. My reassessment of the damage when I got home was the same as the initial incident. I have been in contact with my insurance company and am awaiting a review by an adjuster. In the meantime, I have contacted my local BMW dealer to discuss the situation. For now, BMW has indicated that the damage is not covered. There are two photos showing a kayak. It is not on the car, but attached to a nearby wall in the garage of my condo.

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3 Carrier/rack problem of the 2011 BMW X5

Failure Date: 09/28/2018

�takata recall� when the heat or ac is on air from vent start to burn my eyes. Whenever I'm in my vehicle I leave out feeling sleepy. Cabin filter has been changed as well as others problem continues. Also the leather on the dash board is pulling away from the vent. Plastic wood trim cracks over time leaving the vehicle looking cheaply built.

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4 Carrier/rack problem of the 2005 BMW X5

Failure Date: 07/10/2018

As my car sat in my driveway (with no key in the ignition), it burst into flames, spreading to nearby trees and bushes, and cracking several windows in my house. The fire department put it out before it could burn the house down and I managed to escape the home without injury.

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5 Carrier/rack problem of the 2012 BMW X5

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

I pulled into a gas station, and as I approached the pump and put on brakes, I heard a crack. After I pumped my gas, I started my car, and a battery light came on along with an indication that there was a "charging error". I attempted to drive off, but I could not turn my steering wheel left or right. My husband looked on the hood, and noted that a belt was hanging down and fluid was spewed everywhere. My car was towed to the dealer for repair. My invoice indicates that the alternator tensioner bolt was broken that connected the alternator belt to the engine (?) and had to be repaired. This is troubling because this bolt was a replacement bolt. That is, when I had my vehicle serviced in December 2012, I was informed that there was a recall on an aluminum bolt, and my invoice from that service visit indicates that the "alternator pulley bolt" was replaced. I am troubled because the replacement bolt was supposed to address the recall issue, but the replacement bolt broke in the exact manner that the recall was supposed to prevent. I am a bit troubled that a replacement bolt, which was replaced as a result of a recall, malfunctioned. This appears to be a safety issue that wasn't addressed properly by BMW the first time.

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6 Carrier/rack problem of the 2010 BMW X5

Failure Date: 01/21/2013

2010 BMW X5 3. 5 diesel was brought in for service to diagnose exhaust smell in the cabin. Diagnostics unveiled a cracked egr cooler that allowed raw exhaust fumes to enter the cabin, potentially resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning to driver and passengers.




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