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2013 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 81 repairs.
2013 BMW X5 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (3%)
< $100 (69%)
Chart based on 29 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 440hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $1200 |
Oil Consumption Test pursuant Bank vs. BMW. Engine used .7 Liter of oil in 750 miles and or .9 liter of oil in 1000 miles. Pursuant to the litigation the engine must use 1.0 liter of oil in 750 miles for Class Action Settlement to kick in. I have several leaks on the engine. I will need to come back to dealership when it gets a little worse to qualify. At this point in time I would have to pay 30 % towards a new engine and BMW 70%. See Class action settlement. |
| 73160 mi | The engine oil level was at the minimum. Needed a top-up. Dealer did it under warranty. |
| 122140 mi ¤800 |
Some Coils were toast and had them all replaced. I did some spirited, high rev driving and the dreaded check engine light turned on. The car lost power but managed to drive on the motorway for 25 km at speed 80-100. |
| 122140 mi ¤1200 |
I think it was a transmission mount. I’m not a handy person nor do i know anything about mechanics of a car ???? |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Engine misfire, put in limp mode. Known problem. Replaced fuel injectors, airflow sensor as part of "Customer Service Package" recall. |
| 62000 mi | recall repairs done on injectors, software, etc for this V8 engine. As soon as I picked the car up, warning lights came on. returned and advised was faulty pump. they replaced at a discount but not free. They said was coincidental. |
| 71000 mi US $250 |
burning excessive oil, 1 quart per 200 miles in the city. at idle, smoke from exhaust, burning oil. no oil leak under car. One dealer said possibly valve stem seal but not sure. another dealer stated it was the turbos. engine malfunction - drivable but rough idle. error from autologic stated 30BD injectors xyz or DME internal fault. Dealer updated DME but did not solve the issue and said DME needed to be replaced. |
| 72300 mi | failed DME. dealer replaced at no charge under extended warranty per BMW NA. engine still burning oil, highway driving every 1500 to 2000 miles, City driving 300 to 1000 miles. still drives but burns oil quickly, sometimes smokes |
| 79000 mi US $725 |
turbo leaking oil. replaced turbo and oil leak stopped. |
| 80000 mi US $770 |
second turbo failed, impeller sheared off. replaced second turbo |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53000 mi US $50 |
water pump replaced on extended warranty. $50.00 deductable |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 90000 mi US $3000 |
Water pump failure |
| 102000 mi US $1300 |
Oil leaking started due to cracked valve cover. |
| 22500 mi | Engine was shutting off and engine light was coming on. They performed a test and it indicated that the Eccentric Shaft needed to be replaced. |
| 41000 mi US $1030 |
Oil leak |
| 33000 mi | vehicle went into limp mode. After 5 restarts the vehicle ran normally. Told by the dealer that it was an issue with the software communicating with sensors. Computer updated. |
| 39000 mi | Module for valvetronic needed replaced. There was rough starting and limp mode. After several starts the vehicle would function. |
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Check engine light came on. Took to dealer. Diagnosed defective knock sensor for which there had been a TSB. Replaced at no cost to us. |
| 77200 mi | The DEF system was replaced under 150K drivetrain warranty. |
| 73000 mi US $800 |
EGR filter |
| 48200 mi | O2 sensor and knock sensor had to be replaced. |
| 48900 mi | Another knock sensor needed to be replaced. Fuel economy improved by 3-4 mpg afterwards. |
| 60000 mi US $1000 |
DEF tank replacement required according to service bulletin diagnostics for ODB code P21A8. Defective original part. |
| 60500 mi US $50 |
Check engine light. DEF tank was replaced under warranty, due to faulty level sensor |
| 18000 mi | Engine stall at low speeds. Studders at idling. Power steering issues. |
| 18000 mi | Engine stall at slow speeds. |
| 8900 mi | warning light came on, indicated emissions problem, car started to have reduced power, jerking. They seemed to think it was bad fuel, replaced fuel pumps, then discovered it was a bad electrical connection |
| 29400 mi | Problem with diesel oxygen sensors, which were replaced |
| 36000 mi | Another issue with emissions system/oxygen sensors |
| 45000 mi | Another problem with oxygen sensors |
| 45000 mi | Related to emissions system, some kind of flap. I don’t remember exactly and don’t have my files with me. |
| 44640 mi | Exhausted cooler was leaking so it was replaced |
| 71060 mi | Sensor in urea tank |
| 20000 mi | oil level reading high, re calibrated oil level sensor |
| 25900 mi | Leaking oil line to turbo charger |
| 18000 mi | Replaced oxygen Sensor due to check engine light. |
| 56000 mi US $50 |
EGR valve cooler failed |
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