Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of BMW X5

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. Upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the low coolant level warning indicator illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to global imports BMW (500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, GA 303369 (800) 294-1853) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing gasket needed replacement and the coolant was contaminated due to fractured coolant and oil lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and stated that the warranty was expired. No further assistance could be offered. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and the dealer and a reduced repair price was agreed upon. The contact also spoke with several unknown BMW dealers who informed him that many other vehicle owners had the same failure and it was a design flaw in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 59,800.

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The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. Upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the low coolant level warning indicator illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to santa monica BMW (1127 santa monica blvd, santa monica, CA 90401 (310) 829-3535) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing gasket needed replacement and the coolant was contaminated due to fractured coolant and oil lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and stated that the warranty was expired. No further assistance could be offered. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and the dealer and a reduced repair price was agreed upon. The contact also spoke with several unknown BMW dealers who informed him that many other vehicle owners had the same failure and it was a design flaw in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 45,500.

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January 13, 2017, I was driving my 2011 BMW X5, with approximately 77,000 miles, on a two-lane road and I accelerated to pass a truck. While going approximately 45 mph my X5 unexpectedly and without any warning shifted into neutral. The engine would only rev when I pushed on the accelerator pedal. This was without any check engine light or noise indicating catastrophic mechanical failure. Thankfully, I had enough speed to complete my pass before the oncoming traffic reached me and we avoided a potentially disastrous collision. I coasted to the shoulder of the road hoping to be able to shift back into drive. Movement of the shifter did nothing and the engine continued to run at idle speed. When I tried to restart the X5, nothing would happen. All the lights on the dashboard were still working and there were no signs of any warning indicators. The towne BMW service representative told me that I would need a new engine at an estimated cost of $20,000. The vehicle had an estimated trade-in value $14,000! this outcome is after I properly maintained the vehicle for 6 years, having all oil changes done within the manufactures suggested service intervals. And spent over $6,000 with the service department. Most recent oil change was done at on November 15, 2016. I even had the oil filter housing gaskets replaced at a cost of $572 based on the technician's recommendation. It is unfathomable to me and other pro mechanics to understand what would have caused such a catastrophic failure. Dealer called Feb. 9, 2017, almost one month after my trouble began, to explain that the #6 cam shaft bearing failed and seized onto the connecting rod. I asked what would cause such a failure and they said it was probably due to lack of oil or dirt in the oil. Neither could explain how this could happen with routine oil changes and most recent being only two months prior.

The contact owns a 2012 BMW X5. The contact stated that the check engine, brake light, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pan gasket and power steering pump had leaked and needed to be replaced. The contact had the software updated; however, the power steering pump and oil pan gasket were not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not provided.

I purchased a 2008 BMW x-5 with 50,000 miles on the odometer. I was shown proof from the used car dealership that the vehicle had only one prior owner, a female in her mid 50's. Although the vehicle was immaculate and looked brand new, it needed a new right rear air suspension bag 3 months after the purchase and started leaking oil. Since purchasing the vehicle in 2012 I have continued to take the vehicle back to the same dealership at which time they clean the oil underneath, remove gaskets and bolts and reassemble everything to include using generous amounts of silicone. I recently took the vehicle back to the dealership and the owner did his usual "patch job" but he said this isn't working anymore and that the oil leak is actually coming from a failed gasket that is not accessible without removing the motor to the tune of $6,000 or more. The owner of the dealership further mentioned that the left rear air suspension bag has failed and needs to be replaced, as the car sits off camber while parked. The most important thing is that my vehicle had one owner, a middle aged female, my wife drives the car to the supermarket and kids school, not the race track so the failed gasket is clearly not the result of abusive driving, rather a manufacturers defect. According to the owner of the dealership, the 4. 8 liter v-8 in my 2008 x-5 has been recalled for the same problem in the BMW 5,6 and 7 series. I am wondering if and when their might be a recall on the x-5's, as I do not have the money to replace the vehicle, yet I cannot afford to pay $6,000 + to fix the problem. I have talked with a lot of people both in and out of the car industry and the consensus is growing stronger and stronger that BMW uses faulty gaskets on purpose to make their money on the service end. BMW, the ultimate "servicing machine. " my 2003 Ford explorer, 218,000 miles has never had an issue?.

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While driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart but was unable to start. The driver noticed that the check engine light flashed on then off. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacing due to head gasket failure. Please provide further details.

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