Power Train Problems of BMW X5 - part 2

I purchased this BMW X5 xdrive50e vehicle from BMW showroom in kalamazoo, mi as a pre-owned vehicle. It looks like this particular vehicle had already reported an drivetrain issue based on the NHTSA complaint: [xxx] looks like drivetrain malfunction issue is a recurring one in BMW X5 50e and hit with the same issue on [xxx]. Here, I want to file a complaint regarding a safety issues with this 2024 BMW X5 xdrive50e, which currently has 14,065 miles. Vehicle started showing 2 error messages. (1) drivetrain malfunctions error stating that driving is not possible and asking to call the roadside assistance. (2) regenerative braking of the vehicle is disturbed. It is possible to continue driving and asking to schedule a service appointment. On seeing these messages, called the BMW sos line and informed them about the issue and towed the vehicle to the nearest service center. After running the diagnostics on the vehicle, service center confirmed that egs diagnostics test is inconclusive and mechatronics parts require a replacement. Service center stated that some of the parts are available within the country and few has to be shipped from germany. Currently, vehicle is in service center waiting for the parts to get replaced. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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Vehicle shut off at a stop light and would not restart received a drivetrain malfunction: driving not possible. Call roadside assistance. Message. Have had the vehicle two weeks and has only 710 miles on the odometer. The vehicle was stuck on the highway and unable to move or restart the vehicle the police had the vehicle towed out of the way. Very dangerous situation could have been hit by another vehicle very easily. The vehicle is currently stuck in my driveway until it can be towed to the BMW dealer for repair!.

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Vehicle purchase from BMW of devon dear BMW customer relations team, I am writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration regarding my recent experience with a certified pre-owned (cpo) vehicle purchased from BMW of devon. As a loyal BMW customer, I expected a higher standard of quality and service than what I have experienced. I purchased a 2020 BMW X5 (VIN: [xxx] in October 2023 with the confidence that it had undergone a rigorous inspection process, as advertised under your cpo program. However, after driving the vehicle for only 5,000 miles within a single year of ownership, I have been informed that the following costly repairs are required: 1. Brake pads replacement 2. Rplc both lw ctrl ar 3. Rear brake rotars 4. Front thrust arms 5. 4wa integral alignment the estimated total cost for these repairs exceeds $5,000, which is entirely unacceptable given the short duration and low mileage since the purchase. This indicates either a lack of proper inspection and servicing by BMW of devon or a failure to disclose critical information about the vehicle’s condition at the time of sale. As a consumer, I relied on the assurances provided by the BMW cpo program, which is marketed as delivering “ultimate peace of mind” and a vehicle of premium quality. This experience has instead been stressful and costly, undermining my trust in the BMW brand. I demand that BMW of devon and BMW of north America take full responsibility for these shortcomings by covering the cost of all necessary repairs immediately and free of charge. Anything less would not only fail to rectify this issue but also tarnish BMW’s reputation for quality and customer satisfaction. I hope this matter can be resolved promptly and amicably. Please respond within 10 days to confirm your commitment to addressing this issue. Should I not receive a satisfactory resolution, I will have no choice but to escalate this matter further, including but not limited to contact information redacted pursuant to the freedom of informati.

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On Dec 9, 2024 I was driving my 2022 BMW X5 45e on (in ev mode) local roads at approximately 30-35mph when all of a sudden I lost power and the steering wheel became tight. My instrument panels all showed a multitude of errors including: "chassis stabilization", "power supply", "reduced power", "transmssion malfuction", and others I do not recall. I was fortunately able to turn into a parking lot slowly, but the steering was tight to the point I had to use 2 hands to make turn. There was also no throttle response. As soon as the car came to a stop, I powered it off and turned it on. The car's screens were blinking and the car would not turn on. I contacted BMW roadside and the car was towed to the dealership at east bay BMW in pleasanton. As of today I am still waiting for a reply on the condition of the vehicle. Yesterday I was told that they will change out the battery first and see if this solves the problem. My biggest concern is that had this happened to me on the highway that I or someone would have gotten seriously injured or may result in death from an accident. I lost power to the car and the steering became stiff.

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High pressure fuel pump failure.

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My prop shaft has prematurely failed due to the air conditioner drain line outlet directing water on to the prop shaft u joints. This is a recall issue on previous model BMW X5 and obviously a continuing issue on this generation (f15) as well.

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The front driveshaft is known to fail in these vehicles. Mine is very loose and my mechanic advised me to not drive the car anymore until I replace it. When it snaps off, it is known to destroy either the transmission or engine. This needs to be recalled by BMW.

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Car indicating drivetrain malfunction and BMW has a service bulletin for the described issue which is to replace the transfer case yet the dealer service center has tried to say it was the radiator blinds and it was not, now saying its spark plugs and ignition coils yet there aren’t any fault codes for it. The car has lost power while on the freeway and could be potentially dangerous since it happens while driving. Plenty of other vehicle owners reporting the same issue yet BMW not being held accountable.

Transfer case issue which is well known across different BMW vehicles. While driving, reversing , slow parking maneuvers there is a very evident jerking sensation coming from the drivetrain. As if gears within the transfer case are slipping. Potentially dangerous while driving because the transfer case distributes power to the rear axle issue has been confirmed by a BMW mechanic no warning lights.

My steering was what I felt as an affected problem. I was subsequently stuck while out with my one year old in the cold 10/31/2024. Eventually the car started again but I had what felt like steering issues (I. E. Dragging/shuttering) thereafter. I was told that there were no issues aside from the power steering which completely failed and was replaced. Not until 1 year later when I insisted that the issue continued did the dealership give me an idea of what it could be despite them knowing about the sib the entire time. There were warning lamps that came on I'm just not sure if any of those lights were the actual undiagnosed issue pertaiing to my transfer case needing to be completely replaced. Either way the dealersihp sandbaged me and only diagnosed the transfer case replacement after I was 1 month out of warranty 11/2025 quoting me with a $10,552. 19. Repair cost.

2024 July summer time, the compressor started same issue as the temperature increased. All of a sudden, the car was started showing major “drivetrain error” and “high voltage battery error”. I have taken the car again back to the same dealership and this time the car was starting to show major system failures. I have kept BMW in the email loop and at the first instance itself I have called out that cooling issues can cause battery issues, and it happened exactly like that after 7 months. Car was with the dealership from 07/22/2024 mileage: 7896 to 07/24/2024. Dealership said this was just a software issue even though there were errors related to high voltage, after 3 days, dealership simply updated the software and cleared all the issue and related the car stating that everything fixed. I have attached the service appointment letter for this issue. It looks like they wanted me to cover the 12 months after delivery so that they can be safe with lemon law, and it proved true with next incident. After the 3 months, a terrific incident happened on [xxx] mileage:10,561. I was taking my [xxx] daughter for a doctor’s appointment along with my [xxx} daughter and my wife. It was a short trip less than 5 miles from my home. While in the state highway, while driving ,all of a sudden the car lost all of its power car had 12 miles of electric range and 227 miles of gas range, I have photo proof from this time either from electric motor and from the gasoline engine and stalled and stopped in the middle of the road with the exact same problem on “drive train error” mentioned above serviced on 07/22/2024. There was a truck behind us and the driver had to sudden break not to rear end us. The situation was terrific, and I cannot explain it through letters here. My wife and my [xxx] panicked, and they had to went through the trauma. I was thrown into a situation by BMW and the since I purchased a costly brand-new car for my family and trusting BMW,still in dealer information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information ac.

Fuel injectors, transfer case prop shaft.

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I am filing this complaint regarding serious safety issues with my 2024 BMW X5 xdrive50e, which currently has approximately 12,000 miles. 1. Drivetrain malfunctions and assembly error: the vehicle experienced three instances of drivetrain malfunctions within an eight-day period, causing it to go into limp mode unexpectedly while driving. The issue was identified as a misrouted wiring harness, which has since been repaired. I was informed by the BMW technician that a service bulletin addressing this issue was released 6 months prior to the production of my vehicle. Despite BMW’s knowledge of this recurring problem, the vehicle was assembled incorrectly, creating a significant safety hazard. This failure to address known issues during production resulted in potential disaster, compromising my safety and that of others on the road. 2. Unresolved safety recall – regenerative abs braking system: the vehicle is subject to an ongoing recall for the regenerative abs braking system, with no available remedy at this time. The lack of resolution for this critical safety component raises further safety concerns. 3. Connectivity issues: the esim car connect hotspot has been inoperable, and BMW has acknowledged the problem, suggesting that I wait for potential updates. This impacts navigation and other safety-related features. Safety concerns: these combined issues indicate that I was sold a vehicle with known safety defects that were not properly addressed at the manufacturing stage. As a consumer, I require a reliable and safe vehicle, which the 2024 BMW X5 xdrive50e has failed to provide. The fact that BMW was aware of this recurring issue through a bulletin prior to my vehicle’s production adds to the urgency of resolving these problems. Resolution attempts: I have worked with the local BMW dealership to repair the wiring harness, but the unresolved abs recall and connectivity issues persist. BMW has not provided a clear timeline for resolving the safety recall.

After driving for an hour I noticed smoke coming from under the hood of the car, I opened the hood to and noticed the smoke coming from under the plastic cover which covers the turbo and catalytic converter in that area. After removing the cover I saw a bright flame coming from under the hood.

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Radiator fan assembly connection corroded and water pump failing due to connector exposed to liquid.

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The contact owns a 2006 BMW X5. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to increase in speed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who suggested that the failure was possibly related to a power train failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v504000 (power train). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 274,000.

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Bmwusa failed to advise me of b120524 starter recall. As a result of their failure I have incurred damages that the manufacturer is unwilling to reimburse.

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Started car and 2 error messages popped up, one for powertrain warning and one for battery charging system. Contacted dealer and was informed as long as vehicle drives it is ok to bring it in however on the way to the dealer car died and would not start. Dealer mentioned they charged the battery and reset system however could not find any other faults with the car. Approximately 1 month has gone by and the exact same warning appeared. Had vehicle towed to a different dealer and they said they will once again be resetting the system to see if that fixes the issue. Car is still under warranty but near expiration.

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Drive train malfunction during driving. It has been repaired twice.

My 2024 BMW X5 50e has stranded me three times now due to "drivetrain malfunction". Each time my safety has been at extreme risk due to driving on busy streets and interstate in atlanta. Fortunately, today I had not made it to the interstate or I would have been in a the worst possible situation with my X5 locking down and shutting off with no notice. Given my long commute, I can no longer take the risk of driving the X5 50e. BMW na should be held responsible and no one's safety should be at risk that BMW has put us in given this problem seems to be a common occurrence.

Front drive shaft came apart at highway speed-70mph, tearing up oil pan transmission cooler.

While driving moderately on suburban roads, the car suddenly jerked forward and stalled, and a warning came on indicating "drive train malfunction". The message said that continuing driving was possible and to contact dealer soon at convenience. Then, 30 seconds later while still driving, the car completely died. Engine died and car began coasting. Had to coast into a parking lot where the car came to a complete stop. Tried troubleshooting and turning the engine on and off for an hour; the car would turn on for a split second, stutter and growl as if it was out of gas (it was not), and then shut off. Car had to be towed (six hours later) and is awaiting inspection at dealer. Nothing at all indicated an issue prior to this happening; in fact, the car was just serviced at the dealer literally ten days ago. Incredibly unsafe and insanely frustrating experience to have the car randomly and without warning die while traveling in traffic.

Reference recall no. 24v-576, I believe the issue reported in the recall is related to the 'auto start' feature of the vehicle. As a result of this failure, the safety issue can be much serious than what is stated in recall. In addition to the electrical overload of the starter, leading to risk of fire, the vehicle will not start, unable to shift out of park therefore, potential of stranding the vehicle and the passengers in the middle of the road. The following occurred on [xxx]. At 2:30pm, we( my wife, 2 daughters and I) were traveling [xxx] in tracy, in the fast lane in our 2019 X5. Auto start feature was active, when I pressed on the gas pedal, engine suddenly turned off. The car would not start. There was no warning or any error message. We were stuck in the middle of the fast lane in heavy traffic and cars were passing on the both sides, making it impossible to be even get out and walk to safety. I tried to restart the car multiple times with success. We felt in danger of being struck by another vehicle. Luckily, the chp was a few minutes behind us and stopped to help us. We tried to put the vehicle in neutral so it can be pushed out to the side and not block traffic. I called the east bay BMW and the road assistance for help with putting the vehicle in neutral but I was told it can’t be done. The chp (2 officers) and I tried to put the car in neutral but without any success. I with eastbay BMW and was told that noting can be done to put the vehicle in neutral. The only way to shift the car in neutral is from under the car and requires a mechanic . There was electrical burning smell coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to the eastbay dealership in pleasanton, CA. Upon inspection, the dealer stated the issue is due to bad battery and it caused the starter to overload as I attempted to start the car. I was told that none of it's covered by warranty and I had to pay for the repairs. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 5.

While stopped in traffic on a freeway in fast lane, the vehicle was in the "stop/go" mode. When I pressed the accelerator, the engine failed to start. On multiple attempts engine would not start and I could smell electrical burn. The chp was on site and we attempted to push the car to the side and out of the fast lane. However, since the engine would not start, there was no way to shift the car into neutral gear. This is a design flaw and could lead a serious injury of fatality if the drive is stuck on the freeway and unable to move car. Even with tow truck, the car had to be dragged onto the truck bed. This is related to recall no. 25v-644. The recall should be elevated to "critical" status.

A recall on the prop shaft was done in 2017 and today 06/24 while driving on the freeway I heard a loud clunking noise and then a huge pop and I pulled over on the side of the road to find my prop shaft had exploded and messed up everything. Now im stuck with a nonfunctional car because a part that was allegedly replaced for safety ended up exploding while I was driving.

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How does a known manufacturing defect ( or the factory-filled transfer case oil does not meet BMW specifications. ) not become a safety concern. The wheels have intermittent power from the transfer case. My car showed the concern at 55k miles and the warranty company made me go through another 12 months of the shuddering issue before replacing. When moving from winter to all season tire it became more noticeable. When setting off from a slope my power loss was even greater causing the front wheels to slip from the shuddering power train. This possess a greater risk on loose paving.

Four check engine lights and a drivetrain malfunction related to the high voltage hybrid system including problems with the battery cooling, continuing to charge instead of stopping at 100%, and high voltage faults. Coolant smell in the ventilation system in the cabin as well as hot electrical smell after charging and from the regenerative system on a long descent in the mountains. Has been happening multiple times and taken to the dealer multiple times over the past 10 months. The dealer has only replaced a part one time (the evaporative container), but typically just resets the system and sends it home. I have reported this to BMW na and asked for a buyback, but so far it has been denied.

The contact owns a 2016 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle was making an abnormal banging sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled into a parking lot and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who diagnosed and determined that front drive shaft and u-joint had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

While running house errands April 26,2024, late in the afternoon around 4:15 pm to 4:30 pm or so estimated BMW X5 suddenly shutdown in the middle of road from a major stop light intersection with no warning signs displayed on the dashboard no display of any indicators on the dashboard just suddenly shutdown car would not move & could not operate the car : many cars behind us were inconvenienced & some drivers pissed off since I was blocking traffic called towing services & got the the car finally moved physically to our home address : hazard signal could not be operated due to shutdown off the car very scary & a major safety concern for me & wife due to this incident on top creating a very stressful situation & scenario for road conditions due to the car incident how can a car suddenly shutdown & not able to operate it w no warnings for any driver ? I was driving the car when this incident took place please investigate this matter as it’s very concerning from a risk & safety matter.

The vehicle has been part of recall #18v-755 related to engine egr cooler leakage. The egr cooler is part of emission's control. On this vehicle the egr can leak which causes coolant to get into intake manifold and potentially cause risk of fire. BMW denied to cover the repair on my vehicle reason I am asking for support. Have already called BMW customer service 1800-831-1117 but unfortunately no support was offered. Car have been fixed by replacing the egr with genuine BMW part. Invoice attached.

Starter: the vehicle did not start at 44,000 miles. The local repair shop replaced a new starter for $1,100.

Vehicle looses power with " powertrain malfunction' displaying on the dashboard. Several codes for the hybrid battery failure. Per BMW USA, hybrid system has 8 years 80000 mile warranty. BMW USA and or authorized BMW dealership does not want to honor the warranty, claiming the hybrid battery might have been overused. Vehicle only has 65k miles and it is within the warranty period.

The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle was sluggish. No warning was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and to address the vehicle driving sluggish. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle stating the valvetronic camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost an existing recall on the year, make and model of this vehicle, however the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

I purchased a new BMW X5 50e in September 2023. It currently has 1601 miles. As I was getting onto the freeway onramp on 3/7/24, I felt the SUV losing power and got an error message (actually 2). The first message indicated the "high-voltage system," telling me I could continue driving but should have the system checked. The second message stated a "drive train malfunction" and indicated roadside assistance was not needed. The error messages provided incorrect guidance as I lost all power to drive the SUV. I could drift the SUV over to the shoulder of the onramp. Fortunately, I had not fully gotten onto the freeway, or I could have been hit when the SUV lost power. The car had no power and would not drive. There was no warning of malfunction prior to the sudden loss of power and the simultaneous appearance of the warning message - one followed by another. I tried restarting the SUV, but it would immediately shift back to park. It was not drivable, and I had to have it towed by aaa to the dealership. The malfunction has the potential to result in a catastrophic outcome. Upon researching the issue online, I found there are several other BMW owners with the same issue; some have been unable to have the problem fixed. The BMW dealer was not yet able to determine the underlying problems and deny this is a known issue (although it is). They told me they have contacted BMW na and are waiting to hear back. I was told they did not have a loaner and they had done me a favor by putting my car ahead of others. They will not return my calls (only text messages) and cannot give me information about the problem or timeframe I will go without a car. I read others had similar issues and must have their car repurchased by BMW na. This seems to be a problem BMW is aware of. I do not know if I can ever feel safe in this SUV - there will always be the concern of the SUV running out of power on the freeway or in isolated areas.

Hello, I took this vehicle in for a service at 100,000 miles. Part of that service was to change the transmission fluid. While the BMW dealership replaced the fluid, they found that the level was higher than it should have been. They voluntarily removed the transmission, and found that the electric drive buffer spring had been making extremely excessive contact with the transmission, so much so that the buffer spring had worn a hole in the transmission casing. Not a single code, or check engine light had illuminated saying there was anything wrong with any part of the transmission. The only reason this was found was because of regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. After discussing options with the BMW dealership, their recommendation was to put it back together as is, drive it to somewhere like carmax, and trade it in with the issue, since it was not showing any faults, codes, or errors with the transmission. The BMW dealership also stated this is not the first X5 edrive that they have seen with the exact same problem, so there is the start to a trend with this vehicle. The transmission could have failed even more catastrophically while driving at highway speed, with no indications that a long term problem was occurring within the transmission, as there is no sensor or error that is being monitored for this type of failure. Although the problem was found at 100,000, the BMW service has stated this issue must have been going on for a significant amount of time for the significant amount of damage. Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. I am really shook up that my family was driving what I thought was a very safe vehicle with a ticking time bomb underneath it. Please please look into this. I am a helicopter pilot in the usaf, as well as mechanical engineer, and everything I know about vehicles and systems tells me this is a serious problem. Joe andresky (815) 307-3348 joseph. Andresky@gmail. Com joseph. Andresky@us. Af. Mil.