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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.
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2013 BMW X5 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (5%)

< $100 (71%)

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Chart based on 56 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

BMW X5 in Indiana, United States
Apr 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

39500 mi
Recall for front drive shaft. Replaced front drive shaft. Recall for com box. Completed recall. 
Jul 2018

45000 mi

US $50
Replaced control nob for phone, nav, radio, cd, etc. 
Dec 2021

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. 
BMW X5 in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Oct 2016

46580 mi
The front passenger vacuum door lock actuator needed replacement. For the past few trips, it will not "suck" the door 70% of the time, and we had to shut the door rather harder as if it had not vacuum to keep it from unlocking The front shock absorbers/struts were replaced. I had noticed nothing but the maintenance team suggested it after a thorough car inspection. BMW dealer rocks! I paid nothing. PS. I live in Abu Dhabi, UAE 
Oct 2017

66340 mi
The vacuum door ( left rear) lock actuator was replaced for malfunction There was a leak from the 'double gear'. I don't know what this is but that's shat the technician told us 
May 2018

73160 mi
The engine oil level was at the minimum. Needed a top-up. Dealer did it under warranty. 
Oct 2021

122140 mi

¤800
Front Wheel bushings were changed as they were worn out and cause noise. 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. 
Dec 2021

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 ???? 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in Maryland, United States
May 2015 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015

45000 mi
Engine misfire, put in limp mode. Known problem. Replaced fuel injectors, airflow sensor as part of "Customer Service Package" recall. Persistent rattle and creak at low speed over semi-rough terrain from rear hatch area. Repair attempted: replaced hatch auto-latch mechanism. Unsuccessful. Owner wrapped elec tape on D latch and tightened latch mechanism. Works so far.. 
BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2016
Jan 2015 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. 
Sep 2015

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. 
Oct 2015

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 
Feb 2016

79000 mi

US $725
turbo leaking oil. replaced turbo and oil leak stopped. 
May 2016

80000 mi

US $770
second turbo failed, impeller sheared off. replaced second turbo 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in Washington, United States
Jan 2015 - Jan 2022
Mar 2015

25000 mi
Bad spindle on power lift gate 
Oct 2016

45700 mi
Scheduled maintenence and recall for module that connects with cell towers. Speedometer 3 mph faster than actual. Was told the tolerance is 10% so that was considered normal. 10% is awful in my opinion 
Jun 2017

53000 mi

US $50
water pump replaced on extended warranty. $50.00 deductable 
Sep 2017

57000 mi
Took the car in on Monday with Combox issues with connected drive. They could not get it to work. They emailed connected drive for account info and update. Dealer never got a response so they could not get it to work. Had to pick up the car on Friday. Later I called connected dive, BMW assist. They gave me a refund for service that was not provided. They did a reactivation or reset from their end and now it seems to be working. I need to test it more to be comfortable. 
Oct 2021

102000 mi

US $1200
Broken Switch, 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2016 - Jun 2022
Apr 2018

52000 mi
Vehicle behaving like transmission is slipping while shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under light to moderate acceleration. Visit involved inspection and testing of transmission and performing road test to try to recreate the condition Sloppy shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under partial acceleration. 
Oct 2020

90000 mi

US $3000
Water pump failure 
May 2021

95000 mi

US $4000
Rear differential failed and was making incredible noise and difficulty with driving. 
Jan 2022

102000 mi

US $1300
Oil leaking started due to cracked valve cover. 
BMW X5 in Oregon, United States
Nov 2014 - Jun 2022
Jul 2015

5000 mi

US $400
wheel sensors for the 4x4 and anti skid system would intermittently give malfunction reading,when restarted the 4x4 lights and skid control would go out 
Jan 2018

11000 mi

US $3000
transfer case and trans case motor were shot 
BMW X5 in Virginia, United States
Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
Jan 2015

28700 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. 
BMW X5 in Georgia, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

42000 mi
Power Steering fluid was leaking and resevoir was empty. I refilled and drove it to the dealer. Tech claimed that there was no discernable leak, and it has not lost fluid since in 2,000 miles, but it definitely leaked at some point as fluid was all over the lower shield. Horn blew when vehicle shut off. Determined that previous airbag recall repair was done incorrectly and a wire was loose. It contacted the steering wheel column when power-retracting at shutoff, sounding the horn briefly. Service writer tried to charge us the $50 CPO deductible, but a more experienced service writer who checked my wife out later knew it was their fault from a previous repair and waived the deductible. 
BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015

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. computer needed to be reset 
Nov 2015

39000 mi
Module for valvetronic needed replaced. There was rough starting and limp mode. After several starts the vehicle would function. 
BMW X5 in Nebraska, United States
Dec 2012 - Sep 2016
Feb 2013 Replaced Bluetooth hands free microphone. 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Dec 2014

20000 mi
rearview camera malfunction 
BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018
Feb 2014

2100 mi
Some kind of dent or flaw in the rim caused the runflat to get out of round or bulge. They fixed the flaw in the rim - replaced the tire. 
Apr 2015

11300 mi
The Airco System needed reset...fan wouldn't go below medium. 
Aug 2015

14400 mi
WOuldn't stay on station - got lost - reflashed 
Mar 2016

19000 mi
Brake Warning - Stability & ABS off 
BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

41000 mi

US $1030
Oil leak 
BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada
Jul 2016 - Jul 2022
May 2018

40920 mi

C $1200
Broken driver side rear coil spring. Replaced both rear coils. 
May 2022

62620 mi

C $1635
Front brakes and rotors. 
BMW X5 in Washington, United States
Sep 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

30000 mi
Navigation display was turning red and then black and was unresponsive. Software update seems to have resolved the issue. 
Mar 2016

41000 mi
Glove box trim piece was warped and peeling away from the backing / door. Replaced under warranty. 

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2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV

turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

BMW X5 in Idaho, United States
Aug 2016 - Jun 2022
Sep 2017

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. 
Apr 2022

77200 mi
The DEF system was replaced under 150K drivetrain warranty. 
BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States
Oct 2015 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016

56000 mi

US $50
EGR valve cooler failed 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Nov 2014 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015 Replaced oxygen Sensor due to check engine light. 
BMW X5 in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

39000 mi
Computer failure caused the rear backup camera and warning beeper to stop transmitting. 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2014

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 
Nov 2016

29400 mi
Problem with diesel oxygen sensors, which were replaced 
Jul 2017

36000 mi
Another issue with emissions system/oxygen sensors 
Feb 2018

45000 mi
Another problem with oxygen sensors 
Mar 2018

45000 mi
Related to emissions system, some kind of flap. I don’t remember exactly and don’t have my files with me. 
Jun 2018

49000 mi
ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE 
BMW X5 in Texas, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2016
Sep 2013

2119 mi
Combox for telematics failed (i.e., Bluetooth & iPod connections would not work). Replaced combox. During combox programming, entire CIC failed (i.e., iDrive failed). CIC replaced with new unit (i.e., new iDrive installed). Combox for Bluetooth & iPod integration replaced. Discovered issue with CIC (i.e. iDrive) and replaced the entire system. 
BMW X5 in Utah, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2015
Aug 2014

9000 mi
plastic protective housing which shields the electronics for power seat in the front right passenger seat keeps popping out. First time took it to dealer and they clipped it back in. Happened again. Objects on floor mat push to cause this. 
Aug 2015

18000 mi
Engine stall at low speeds. Studders at idling. Power steering issues. 
Oct 2015

18000 mi
Engine stall at slow speeds. Low power voltage reported which stalled the transmission/engine. Changed power outlet box in rear which seemed to fix issue (though the transmission still shifted erratically). I traded this vehicle out. 
BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2013 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015

34000 mi
Electronic and computer issues 
Feb 2018

73000 mi

US $800
EGR filter 
BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States
Nov 2014 - Jul 2022
Sep 2015

20000 mi
oil level reading high, re calibrated oil level sensor 
May 2016

25900 mi
Leaking oil line to turbo charger 
Apr 2022

79000 mi

US $350
I drive controller replaced 
BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2014 - Jun 2016
Aug 2014

42160 mi
Amplifier and head unit were replaced When the amplifier and head unit were replaced, the dealer damaged the air vent grill 
Sep 2014

44640 mi
Vehicle speed sensor Exhausted cooler was leaking so it was replaced 
Oct 2015

71060 mi
Sensor in urea tank 
BMW X5 in New York, United States
Dec 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2015

46000 mi
Rear hatch struts failed and were replaced 
Jul 2015

48200 mi
O2 sensor and knock sensor had to be replaced.  Also sun visor was broken and was replaced 
Aug 2015

48900 mi
Another knock sensor needed to be replaced. Fuel economy improved by 3-4 mpg afterwards. 
Sep 2016

60000 mi

US $1000
DEF tank replacement required according to service bulletin diagnostics for ODB code P21A8. Defective original part. 
Oct 2016

60500 mi

US $50
Check engine light. DEF tank was replaced under warranty, due to faulty level sensor 

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