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2010 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 119 repairs.
2010 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 49 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89280 mi C $455 |
Replaced spark plugs and coils due to intermittent miss. |
| 90520 mi C $200 |
Clamp and CAC hose blew off. Replaced all 4 hoses an 8 clamps. |
| 117000 mi US $2300 |
Oil leak |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 282hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 130180 mi | Need to replace Catylitic and fuel filter |
| 177320 mi C $100 |
Thermostat failed. engine temp only reaching 68C. Engine unable to heat properly and could not meet min temp for regeneration of the DPF. |
| 178560 mi C $200 |
Replace glow plug module due to errors/ |
| 246760 mi C $700 |
Water pump replacement |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 89200 mi US $82 |
Check engine light; OBD II indicated DEF problme. Replace DEF Metering Unit, all is well |
| 108580 mi US $113 |
Check Engine light set, Removed and replaced Glow Plug Control unit |
| 112000 mi | Thermostat stuck open Code set for thermostat; restet OBDII No AC; radiator cooling fan stuck, caused by a piece of plastic, probably a water bottle top. |
| 4000 mi | Vehicle entered reduced power safe mode, restarting engine would remedy immediate problem, dealer ordered and replaced DME. |
| 162000 mi US $535 |
Valve assembly that sprays the blue tech (urea) needed to be replaced |
| 1240 mi | Check engine light(check control) keeps coming on. Has something to do with emissions sensors. Dealer reset light and it came back on the same day. Will bring back in 1 week. |
| 86500 mi US $1500 |
Thermostat and auxiliary heater unit |
| 87700 mi US $1600 |
emissions part failure |
| 89000 mi US $600 |
Emissions/turbo cooler malfunction |
| 103000 mi US $700 |
NOX sensors replaced |
| 72000 mi US $2400 |
Idler pulley bold failed and had to be drilled out.... damaged alternator. This was a recalled item that was replaced - and failed for a second time. The failure was attributed to an over torqued bolt during service at Performance BMW |
| 133000 mi US $1000 |
Heater for urea tank failed and needed to be replaced. Heater is not sold separately, so entire tank was changed. |
| 37700 mi | Belt tensioner pulley broke off, causing accessory belt failure and loss of power steering, charging and fan cooling. |
| 67000 mi US $250 |
DEF tank level sensor malfunction Diesel fuel filter heater failed |
| 72000 mi US $380 |
Throttle body/EGR valve fault code with Check Engine Light. Replaced part with OEM and fault code was cleared. Valve failed due to carbon build up |
| 78000 mi | Passive DEF tank sensors failed, whole tank needs to be replaced. Not in stock anywhere in USA, still waiting for part to complete repair as of 6/30/15 |
| 20500 mi | SES engine illuminated, issue related to DEF system. Dealer needed to order parts. |
| 31000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer reprogrammed car. CEL came on again on way home, along with engine warning and reduced power. Dealer replaced the charge air temp sensor. CEL has not returned in 30 days. |
| 86000 mi US $620 |
Electric cooling fan wiring shorted out - vehicle overheated |
| 11000 mi | Car went into reduced power mode. Diagnosed as faulty DDE module. |
| 51000 mi | The Urea tank/sensors were broken. Even though I was 500 miles out of warranty, BMW picked up the cost of the repairs. |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
350-horsepower 4.8L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 93000 mi C $2600 |
coil pack went for second time . replaced all 8 coil packs and plugs . Found oil leak had repaired 10hrs labor plus gasket set. Replaced accessory belts and oil change |
2010 BMW X5 4dr SUV
260-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55000 mi US $890 |
Replace spark plug coils |
| 85000 mi US $3700 |
Engine Warning is on: dealer replaced E-Box Fan, Solenoid valve, Profile Gasket, Oil, Engine Warning light came back on in 1 week. |
| 90000 mi | Engine sensors came on again |
| 118000 mi US $1000 |
Car would not start when temperture was 35 degree or less. Dealer replace fuel pump and fuel filter. |
| 99300 mi US $520 |
CHANGED TWO COILS AND 6 PLUGS |
| 169000 mi US $1100 |
Towed after fan belt came off. Also replaced water pump and hoses preventively. |
| 189000 mi US $2500 |
Cylinder # 6 something came loose, engine light came on |
| 23000 mi US $278 |
ignition coil |
| 24000 mi US $700 |
replace discharging battery, change engine oil, replace radiator(warranty) |
| 64700 mi US $900 |
Waterpump failure. Replaced waterpump and thermostat. Dealer only part. No aftermarket available |
| 69000 mi US $130 |
Misfire in cylinder 3. Replaced coil on cylinder 3 and all 6 spark plugs. Still have CEL on. |
| 86700 mi | Water pump failed in less than a year of installation. Since it's a oem part, BMW covers the cost of replacing. Warranty covers up to 2 years. |
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Car had a oil leak coming from the oil filter housing and oil cooler. Replaced both gaskets and did oil change. Hose from head to thermostat had broken flange. Had to order new one from dealership and more coolant. |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Also found out my secondary DISA valve was completely missing. Flap broke and was sitting inside the head above the valves in cylinder 3. |
| 127000 mi US $700 |
A/C stopped working. Noticed radiator fan not functioning as before and making noise. Replaced the fan with one from the dealer since no aftermarket was available. A/C still doesn't work, need to troubleshoot it some more. |
| 68000 mi US $50 |
Head gasket leak covered by CPO warranty. Was causing a rough idle and oil leak. |
| 74000 mi US $50 |
Water pump failed under CPO warranty |
| 86000 mi US $50 |
Oil filter gasket housing replaced under CPO with $50 co-pay. |
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