Tank Mounting Problems of BMW X5

BMW X5 owners have reported 2 problems related to tank mounting (under the gasoline fuel system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tank Mounting problem of the 2011 BMW X5

Failure Date: 06/07/2011

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact observed excessive rust and corrosion within the fuel tank, exhaust system and the attaching components. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the owner would be responsible for the repair expenses. The vehicle was not repaired. On a separate occasion, the contact stated that smoke emitted from underneath the hood while driving. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and stopped. The contact examined the vehicle and stated that there was a substantial amount of oil loss in the reservoir. The contact then added more oil accordingly. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer, who was unable to locate a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,000.

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2 Tank Mounting problem of the 2008 BMW X5

Failure Date: 12/07/2010

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving approximately 30 mph making a left turn the vehicle stalled. She stated that the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect amount of fuel without warning. The fuel gauge displayed more fuel than what was in the fuel tank. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who replaced the fuel sensor. The failure and current mileages were 39,400.

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Other Common Gasoline Fuel System related problems of BMW X5

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
13
Fuel Pump problems
12
Tank Assembly problems
2
Tank Mounting problems
2
Fuel Delivery problems
1
Fuel Injector problems
1


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