BMW X5 owners have reported 46 problems related to engine cooling system (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of BMW X5 based on all problems reported for the X5.
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that two minutes later the instrument panel went blank. The contact stated that the infotainment system failed to display an image and a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 147,644.
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The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the starter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v576000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,100.
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The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warning illuminated. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed and the battery needed to be registered. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The failure mileage was 121,000.
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The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated that on several occasions the vehicle failed to immediately start. Additionally, while the vehicle was idling the vehicle shut off and had to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were informed of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 24v576000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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The contact owns a 2018 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine 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 and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
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The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the water pump remained running while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the thermostat, hoses, and water pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted with the water pump continuously running while the vehicle was turned off. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
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The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that after several attempts the vehicle started and driven to a service center where the battery was replaced; however, the contact became aware that the battery was draining abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the water pump was leaking onto an electrical plug connector, causing the vehicle to short circuit. The contact stated that the water pump was replaced, and a shield was installed over the connector. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); as a possible cause for the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,078.
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The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was able to start the vehicle after the sixth attempt. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was not replaced; however, the battery was replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v576000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 60,500.
The contact owns a 2019 bmx X5. The contact stated while parked, the vehicle stalled; there was an abnormal odor coming from the outside of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated; however, the "engine overheating" message was displayed on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on several different occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure still occurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer to get a diagnosis; the contact received a diagnosis stating that the starter motor needed to be replaced. The contact did research and was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 24v576000 (electrical system, engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,397.
The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v608000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v119000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Tl the contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that an email was sent to the manufacturer and they replied that they were working to secure the necessary part. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 18v755000 engine and engine cooling the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. . The contact called the local dealer BMW of mamaroneck 236 w boston post rd, mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914) 908-5088 where informed that the remedy parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was contacted however no further assistance was provided. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ap.
Tl- the contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 18v755000 engine and engine cooling. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. . The contact called the local dealer tom bush BMW jacksonville 9875 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, FL 32225 (904) 371-4790 who stated that the remedy parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experience a failure. The manufacturer was contact however no further assistance was provided. VIN tools confirms parts not available. Ap.
Tl the contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that BMW of eugene (located at 2100 martin luther king jr blvd, eugene, or 97401, (541) 342-1763) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl the contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact called herb chamber BMW of sudbury at 833-805-4492 (located at 128 boston post rd, rte 20, sudbury, MA 01778) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v755000 (engine and engine cooling). An independent mechanic stated that the vehicle was leaking cooling fluid (glycol), which added soot to other components. BMW of san rafael (1599 francisco blvd e, san rafael, CA 94901, (415) 482-2000) was notified and stated that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The dealer did not mention if the part was available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called BMW seattle at (206) 829-5004 (located at 1002 airport way s, seattle, wa 98134) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Tl the contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ferman BMW (31400 us hwy 19 n, palm harbor, FL 34684, (727) 400-3542) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl- the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 ( engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The BMW of peoria located at (1720 w pioneer pkwy, peoria, IL 61615 (309) 692-4840) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. "VIN tool confirms parts not available". As.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact advised that NHTSA campaign number 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact received the recall notification the third week of July of two thousand eighteen. The manufacturer advised the contact to wait on the recall. However, the manufacturer did not have parts available repair yet. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Li.
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Tl the contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Erhard BMW of farmington hills (38700 grand river avenue, farmington hills, michigan 48335, (888) 494-0358) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl the contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v336000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in the recall. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that there was no solution for the recall. The dealer (park avenue BMW, 530 huyler street south, hackensack, NJ 07606, (877) 626-6518) confirmed that there was no solution. The contact's request for a loaner vehicle was denied. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Tl the contact owned a 2010 BMW X5. While driving 35 mph, the contact observed and smelled smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot where it caught fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and was informed parts were not available. The failure mileage was 47,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl-the contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Alexandria BMW of fairfax, virginia was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ad.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (thompson BMW, 450 n broad st, doylestown, PA 18901) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, that the power malfunction warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. In addition, the �power loss please reduce speed� warning message illuminated. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact turned the ignition off and attempted to restart the vehicle but failed to start. The vehicle was not able to restart. The vehicle was left in that area, and was not towed at the time. The local dealer (santa monica BMW, santa monica blvd, santa monica, CA, 90401) was contacted at 310-829-3535 and made aware of the failure, where they advised to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed. The contact was deliberated on the use of an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v550000 (steering, engine and engine cooling), and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that a reall notice was received more than 8 months ago for NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 17v020000 (air bags). The dealer (harold zeigler BMW, 4201 stadium dr suite a, kalamazoo, mi 49008, (866) 430-1812) stated that they were unable to verify when the manufacturer would provide the remedy and repair parts for both recalls and the contact was unable to determine if the parts were unavailable or on a national back order. In addition, the contact was not made aware until months later that the vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) mid October 2017. The manufacturer was contacted to determine when the remedy and parts may be supplied to the dealer to complete the 3 recall repairs. The contact has not experienced a failure yet. Parts distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.
The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle to drive, a burning odor emitted into the vehicle vent. The vehicle was taken to lauderdale BMW of pembroke pines dealer, located on 14800 sheridan pines, FL 33028, phone: (954) 620-5050, where it was rejected to be serviced due to the remedy part for the recall repair was not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: (fuel system, gasoline) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure and informed that the part was not available for the repair. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Part distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms part not available.
Engine cooling system, driver side door damage and transmission failure issues. Sound of a kick in the back of the car when starting motion.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling), 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 16v364000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (BMW of silver spring, 3211 automobile blvd, silver spring, MD 20904) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v364000 (air bags) and 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted deer automotive group located in randallstown, MD, phone number: 410-922-0327, and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
Water Pump problems | |
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems | |
Engine Cooling System problems | |
Car Stall problems | |
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems | |
Engine Exhaust System problems | |
Cooling Fan problems | |
Crankcase (pcv) problems | |
Engine Failure problems |