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Engine complaints
66 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Mar 16, 2018
Engine
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 (THOMP…
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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.
NHTSA ODI #11079766
Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2018
Air BagsEngineFuel/propulsion System
WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE IN MOTION, A WARNING SENSOR CAME ON STATING THAT MY VEHICLE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING. THEN, MY VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, MAKING IT UNABLE TO DRIVE.
NHTSA ODI #11066810
111,778 miles · Jan 24, 2018
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X5. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE GOING UP A STEEP HILL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 433-9576) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED VALVE IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 BMW X5. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE GOING UP A STEEP HILL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RUSNAK BMW (3645 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 433-9576) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED VALVE IN THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A CASE WAS OPENED. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,778. *TT *TR
NHTSA ODI #11064617
53,715 miles · Jan 15, 2018
Engine
WATER PUMP PROBLEM OF THE 2008 BMW X5 ENGINE OVERHEATED WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED WHEN DRIVING ON HIGH WAY WITH 65MPH WITH A REDUCED POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53K.
NHTSA ODI #11062799
Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2017
Air BagsEngine
TL* 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…
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TL* 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 AT: 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.
NHTSA ODI #11043780
Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
COMPUTER SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO TRANSMISSION ERROR MODE-VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOSES POWER AND SPEED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY (SAW OUR LIVES FLASH BEFORE OUR EYES AS SEMIS BORE DOWN ON US AND ALMOST DROVE OVER US/OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO AVOID COLLISIONS AND IN TOWN WITH SEVERA…
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COMPUTER SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, CAUSING VEHICLE TO GO INTO TRANSMISSION ERROR MODE-VEHICLE ABRUPTLY LOSES POWER AND SPEED WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAY (SAW OUR LIVES FLASH BEFORE OUR EYES AS SEMIS BORE DOWN ON US AND ALMOST DROVE OVER US/OTHER VEHICLES TRYING TO AVOID COLLISIONS AND IN TOWN WITH SEVERAL NEAR-COLLISIONS INVOLVING OURS' AND OTHER VEHICLES. VEHICLE HAS HAD SEVERAL RECALLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEM HAS BEEN UPDATED AT OUR EXPENSE WITH PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED AND WE ARE TOLD WE NEED NEW TRANNY. WE DO NOT BELIEVE THIS IS SO AS WHEN YOU TURN OFF VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON-CODE DISAPPEARS AND CAR DRIVES FINE UNTIL YOU GO UP A HILL OR LET FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR/ ACCELERATE, ECT. INSTEAD OF ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, DEALERSHIPS MAKE BANK ON REPLACING TRANSMISSIONS THAT SOON FAIL AGAIN DUE TO THE COMPUTER ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI #10968995
10 miles · Mar 13, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DASHBOARD GIVE ERROR THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. CAR LOSES POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER TO THE SIGN AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. SUBSEQUENTLY, ENGINE WILL NOT START OR CRANK AS IF BATTERY POWER IS LIST. ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED WITH A JUMPER OR IF THE CAR IS LEFT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUT…
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WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE DASHBOARD GIVE ERROR THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. CAR LOSES POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED OVER TO THE SIGN AND TURNED OFF ENGINE. SUBSEQUENTLY, ENGINE WILL NOT START OR CRANK AS IF BATTERY POWER IS LIST. ENGINE CAN BE RESTARTED WITH A JUMPER OR IF THE CAR IS LEFT FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTE TO AN HOUR, THE ENGINE WILL START WITHOUT A JUMPER.
NHTSA ODI #10960390
Mileage unknown · Feb 1, 2017
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEAT ON, THERE'S A BURNING SMELL THAT COME THROUGH THE VENTS. CONTINUE DRIVING WITH HEAT ON LONG ENOUGH AND DESPITE THE SMELL, THE RIGHT SIDE(PASSENGER) BEGAN TO SMOKE, SO BAD YOU CANT SEE TO DRIVE... WHILE DRIVING AND YOU PRESS ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, IT'S NOT A SMOOTH TRANSITION, U CANT BEAT A HONDA…
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WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEAT ON, THERE'S A BURNING SMELL THAT COME THROUGH THE VENTS. CONTINUE DRIVING WITH HEAT ON LONG ENOUGH AND DESPITE THE SMELL, THE RIGHT SIDE(PASSENGER) BEGAN TO SMOKE, SO BAD YOU CANT SEE TO DRIVE... WHILE DRIVING AND YOU PRESS ON THE GAS TO ACCELERATE, IT'S NOT A SMOOTH TRANSITION, U CANT BEAT A HONDA... WHILE DRIVING EVERY NOW AND THEN U HEAR A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND TILL YOU TURN YOUR CAR OFF... IN STATIONARY POSITION WITH THE CAR ON, ITS MAKES LOUD ENGINE RUNNING SOUNDS... THE CAR ALSO PULLS TO THE RIGHT... *TR
NHTSA ODI #10948830
Mileage unknown · May 26, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineService Brakes
MY DASHBOARD LIGHT FLICK ENGINE , ABS,PARKING BREAK WILL SHUT OFF VEHICLE LESS THAN 10MIN DRIVING WITH CAUTION.
NHTSA ODI #10870923
69,000 miles · Apr 5, 2016
Engine
OVERHEATING ISSUE. I FIXED THE THERMOSTAT AND THE WATER HOSE BUT CAR IMMEDIATELY OVERHEATED ONCE I GOT ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO IMMEDIATELY SHUT DOWN ON THE FREEWAY. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
NHTSA ODI #10853625
Official recalls
10Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 14, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 9, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 30, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 10, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain 2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2009 X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, and 2009 X5 xDrive35d vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, BMW is recalling certain 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, and 2008 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 17, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
May 25, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 26, 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 X5 SAVs VEHICLES WITH 6-CYLINDER ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2007 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2008. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS FAULT, THE FUEL PUMP WAS NOT PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATIONS. UNDER SPECIFIC VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP'S COMMUTATOR COULD EXPERIENCE AN INCREASE IN WEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS WEAR COULD LEAD TO FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION AND ENGINE STALLING. ENGINE STALLING COULD CREATE A POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IN-TANK FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Apr 11, 2008
BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR). THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A SPORTS-SUSPENSION STABILIZER RATHER THAN A STANDARD SUSPENSION STABILIZER ON THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FAST LANE CHANGES AT HIGH SPEED, THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE AN 'OVER-STEER' BEHAVIOR AFFECTING VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117 OR VIA E-MAIL TO CUSTOMERRELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM.
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