Power Steering Pump Problems of BMW X5

Had to replace water pump at 58,000 miles. Car is spewing exhaust, and acceleration and steering are not functioning properly, likely due to ujoint and/or worn control arm, which I noticed were recalled for other models, but listed as a recall for my car/VIN. Need to reseal crankcase jointing surfaces. Car has 8 recalls listed on kbb, but BMW only has record of 5 recalls. I do not have records of repairs that were done on car before purchase in Nov. Of 2014. Car currently has 69,000 miles and is driving horribly.

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The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. While driving in reverse, the steering wheel became hard to turn. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the power steering pump bolt on the pulley failed, which caused the steering wheel to seize and the alternator belt not to function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v550000 (steering, engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

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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.

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken directly to an authorized dealer where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure recurred approximately one month later. The vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where all of the power steering mechanisms were reinstalled but again, the failure recurred six months later. The vehicle was again taken back to the authorized dealer and they were in the process of diagnosing the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,846.

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