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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (71%)
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 United Arab Emirates Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201646580 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 201766340 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 201873160 mi | The engine oil level was at the minimum. Needed a top-up. Dealer did it under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2021122140 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 2021122140 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 ???? | ||
| BMW X5 in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201739500 mi | Recall for front drive shaft. Replaced front drive shaft. Recall for com box. Completed recall. | ||
| Jul 201845000 miUS $50 | Replaced control nob for phone, nav, radio, cd, etc. | ||
| Dec 202172000 miUS $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. | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 201571000 miUS $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 201572300 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 201679000 miUS $725 | turbo leaking oil. replaced turbo and oil leak stopped. | ||
| May 201680000 miUS $770 | second turbo failed, impeller sheared off. replaced second turbo | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201545000 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.. | ||
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 201525000 mi | Bad spindle on power lift gate | ||
| Oct 201645700 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 201753000 miUS $50 | water pump replaced on extended warranty. $50.00 deductable | ||
| Sep 201757000 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 2021102000 miUS $1200 | Broken Switch, | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20155000 miUS $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 201811000 miUS $3000 | transfer case and trans case motor were shot | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Navigation display was turning red and then black and was unresponsive. Software update seems to have resolved the issue. | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Glove box trim piece was warped and peeling away from the backing / door. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | 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 New York, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201420000 mi | rearview camera malfunction | ||
| BMW X5 in Nebraska, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 2013 | Replaced Bluetooth hands free microphone. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201533000 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 201539000 mi | Module for valvetronic needed replaced. There was rough starting and limp mode. After several starts the vehicle would function. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 20142100 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 201511300 mi | The Airco System needed reset...fan wouldn't go below medium. | ||
| Aug 201514400 mi | WOuldn't stay on station - got lost - reflashed | ||
| Mar 201619000 mi | Brake Warning - Stability & ABS off | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201742000 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 North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201841000 miUS $1030 | Oil leak | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201852000 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 202090000 miUS $3000 | Water pump failure | ||
| May 202195000 miUS $4000 | Rear differential failed and was making incredible noise and difficulty with driving. | ||
| Jan 2022102000 miUS $1300 | Oil leaking started due to cracked valve cover. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201840920 miC $1200 | Broken driver side rear coil spring. Replaced both rear coils. | ||
| May 202262620 miC $1635 | Front brakes and rotors. | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201519000 mi | Replaced oxygen Sensor due to check engine light. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 20132119 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 New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201546000 mi | Rear hatch struts failed and were replaced | ||
| Jul 201548200 mi | O2 sensor and knock sensor had to be replaced. Also sun visor was broken and was replaced | ||
| Aug 201548900 mi | Another knock sensor needed to be replaced. Fuel economy improved by 3-4 mpg afterwards. | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $1000 | DEF tank replacement required according to service bulletin diagnostics for ODB code P21A8. Defective original part. | ||
| Oct 201660500 miUS $50 | Check engine light. DEF tank was replaced under warranty, due to faulty level sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201656000 miUS $50 | EGR valve cooler failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201442160 mi | Amplifier and head unit were replaced When the amplifier and head unit were replaced, the dealer damaged the air vent grill | ||
| Sep 201444640 mi | Vehicle speed sensor Exhausted cooler was leaking so it was replaced | ||
| Oct 201571060 mi | Sensor in urea tank | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20148900 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 201629400 mi | Problem with diesel oxygen sensors, which were replaced | ||
| Jul 201736000 mi | Another issue with emissions system/oxygen sensors | ||
| Feb 201845000 mi | Another problem with oxygen sensors | ||
| Mar 201845000 mi | Related to emissions system, some kind of flap. I don’t remember exactly and don’t have my files with me. | ||
| Jun 201849000 mi | ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE | ||
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201520000 mi | oil level reading high, re calibrated oil level sensor | ||
| May 201625900 mi | Leaking oil line to turbo charger | ||
| Apr 202279000 miUS $350 | I drive controller replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Idaho, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201748000 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 202277200 mi | The DEF system was replaced under 150K drivetrain warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201534000 mi | Electronic and computer issues | ||
| Feb 201873000 miUS $800 | EGR filter | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201639000 mi | Computer failure caused the rear backup camera and warning beeper to stop transmitting. | ||
| BMW X5 in Utah, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 20149000 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 201518000 mi | Engine stall at low speeds. Studders at idling. Power steering issues. | ||
| Oct 201518000 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. | ||
2012 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2014 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Jun 201536580 miC $31 | Hatch was making creaking noise. Problem still not fixed | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201748360 mi | Replace noisy rear wiper motor. | ||
| Oct 201755800 mi | Plugged crankcase tube caused oil to blow into turbo housing and cause smoke out the exhaust. Dealer replaced crankcase tube, and ignition coils under warranty. | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Apr 201538500 mi | No cold air from vents. Turned out to be evaporator sensor had failed. Evaporator failure | ||
| Dec 201546000 miUS $25 | Rear climate control not functional. | ||
| Mar 201648000 miUS $200 | Valve Stem seals | ||
| Aug 201761500 miUS $570 | Failed oil level sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201518500 mi | performed n63 customer care campaign | ||
| Jan 2017US $300 | Replace HPFP | ||
| Feb 201748000 miUS $1200 | Replace brakes | ||
| Jan 201860000 miUS $700 | Thrust Arm Bushings low battery warning | ||
| Feb 201866000 miUS $1400 | Spark Plug #4 caused reduced power fault. Repaired under warranty. Paid to have the other 7 sparkplug and ignition coils replaced | ||
| May 201870000 miUS $180 | oil change, system diagnostic | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Dec 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201668000 mi | Quantity control valve, oil leaks | ||
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 201754000 miUS $50 | Ignition coils failed | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Oct 2016 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Jun 201636467 miUS $4008 | Engine burning 1 qt of oil or more every 2-3 k miles. The steel gasket was replaced. | ||
| May 201971276 miUS $1107 | Excessive oil cunsumption, Bmw class action lawsuit replaced all valve stem seals. | ||
| Oct 201979882 miUS $1563 | Leaking coolant, and Low coolant message appeared on screen, left stranded. The expansion tank was cracked had to replace. Front tension rod bushings worn and cracked, excessive play in front axle replaced both front bushings. | ||
| Nov 201981378 miUS $2246 | Check engine light, High pressure fuel pump bank 1 ,turbo auxilliary water pump replaced, Engine Malfunction power reduced, High pressure pump bank 2 , deja vu. | ||
| May 202085854 miUS $1213 | Driver soft close door did not latch. Replaced the driver front door lock actuator. | ||
| Aug 202086163 miUS $1627 | Clutches in transfer case slipping, replaced transfer case with used unit, Ac evaporator has a leak but not fixing. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201411200 mi | Tire pressure monitor repaired | ||
| May 201516000 mi | Fuel injectors repaired/replaced | ||
| Apr 201620200 mi | Power steering fluid leak | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 302hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in France Apr 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201314000 mi | Tranny noise | ||
| Aug 201317300 mi | Tranny noise was finally found to come from a faulty cardan axle, the one connecting the front differential to the front left wheel. Replacement part was unavailable, therefore another trip will be required. | ||
| Sep 201321700 mi | Controller aluminum trim had buckled. Controller needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201422320 mi | Left front cardan axle became replaced under warranty. Axle caused pulsating, grinding noise when coasting at around 50 mph. | ||
| Oct 201426760 mi | Tranny noise has come back. Dealer confirmed that it wasn't normal to have this noise when coasting or slowing down. Due to me going abroad, detailed inspection at dealer is postponed to May 2015. | ||
| Jun 201528520 mi€600 | Oscillating noise when coasting or slowing down. BMW changed transfer box. Changed noise but didn't eliminate. Afterwards found that increasing pressure in rear tires helps. Because of slightly different circumference due to M Package? | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2023 | |||
| Jul 201542000 mi | Fuel valve (emissions) and breather line replacement | ||
| Feb 201653000 miUS $414 | Lower Control Arm Strut Bushings worn beyond limits. | ||
| Jul 201666200 miUS $15 | Intermittent,very long starter crank cycle before engine start only after sitting for short period between trips. Traced to fuel pump relay. | ||
| Nov 201677200 miUS $1600 | Water pump and thermostat failed. | ||
| Mar 201778000 miUS $2732 | AM/FM radio and GPS inop. Replaced CIC (car infotainment computer) | ||
| Jul 201898638 miUS $1547 | Right rear air spring failed. Replaced both rear air springs. | ||
| Mar 2019100120 miUS $300 | Rear floor pan had standing water after snowfall. B-Pillar drains were cleaned and problem has not returned. | ||
| Jun 2019102038 miUS $215 | Coolant expansion tank cracked. Replaced tank. | ||
| Mar 2023135000 miUS $400 | Broken Water pump flange. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States May 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jan 201214000 mi | A creaky rear lift gate which the problem has reappeared and will be looked at again at next service. | ||
| Apr 201218200 mi | Rear lift gate creak. | ||
| May 201219900 mi | Rear lift gate repair previously not fixed correctly. Dealer service manager rode with me and diagnosed the issue. Lower rear portion of the lift gate was too tight and causing the upper gate to creak. Adjusted | ||
| Nov 201230100 mi | Driver seat power side bolster was not functioning properly. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201328000 mi | Intermittent squeaking brakes - halfway through life. Intermittent TPMS alerts even with correct tire pressure. Neither issue reproduced or fixed by BMW dealership | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 201546300 mi | erratic accelerator pedal response at low speed (starting from stop) also surging at initial startup and at low speed. dealer corrected erratic pedal response but surging still occurs intermittently | ||
| Jul 201652200 miUS $50 | after a hot-restart the engine idle would vary between 600-1200 rpm. The condition required a re-flash of the engine management system. this seems to have resolved the issue. | ||
| May 201756000 mi | detected smell in cabin - dealer identified leaking A/C evaporator and replaced under certified pre-owned warranty During vehicle inspection - technician identified worn brakes (rotors and pads) | ||
| BMW X5 in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201542000 mi | bad rattle in rear Comfort Access lock on passenger front door did not work Rear entertainment system did not work iDrive screen badly scratched. Dealer attempted to clean, but didn't fix the issue | ||
| Sep 201663000 miUS $50 | Electronic parking brake malfunctioned | ||
| Dec 201668000 mi | Car was out of alignment and attempts to re-align failed. Dealer says I have to totally replace the tie rods to a tune of $1,400. I'm appealing with BMW | ||
| Sep 201779000 mi | Fixed power steering which broke after they had preformed an axle re-call | ||
| Dec 201781000 mi | Comfort Access door lock not functioning. Dealer attempted to replace, but installed wrong part. Returned car unfixed and different part on order. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201785000 miUS $550 | Oil pump leak | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Apr 20123300 mi | Lift gate making a hollow noise. Dealer put felt tape on the rear portion of the gate. Noise is not as noticeable but not gone. When I asked why car rattles at traffic stop, they said it was normal. Rental X5 made the same noises. | ||
| Jan 2013 | Went in to rectify lift gate rattle and roll noise. Took 3 appointments so far. | ||
| Mar 201424000 mi | Car makes loading spring sound when turning left on uneven surface. Dealership couldn't replicate the problem. | ||
| Dec 201544000 mi | While doing a routine oil change, check engine light came on. 3 Injectors have failed. Dealer stated that it is very common and they have new parts now. All 6 injectors, coils, etc were replaced faulty Fuel pump caused long start cranks.... | ||
| Jan 201717900 miUS $175 | Engine compartment partition melted and broke | ||
| Mar 201757200 miUS $400 | Rear Upper Control Arms replaced | ||
| Dec 201766000 miUS $1200 | water pump failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 201857000 miUS $1400 | Water pump had to be replaced, car overheated and shut down on the highway. Left us stranded. | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jun 201831000 miUS $1500 | Broken temperature sensor and water pump | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201766000 miUS $820 | Filter Housing Gasket Leaking | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201773000 miUS $2500 | Engine Repair | ||
2012 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201310000 mi | Coolant temp. sensor failure. Check engine light came on | ||
| Dec 201317000 mi | Inlet air temperature sensor went bad, Check engine light went on, but vehicle could be driven | ||
| Mar 201419000 mi | Check engine light came on. Computer codes indicated restricted air flow, but all parts in air intake path checked out okay. CEL reset, air filter replaced despite being clean. | ||
| Feb 201530000 mi | Battery went dead. Jump started but would not hoped a charge. Battery replaced at dealer. After a week, new battery would not hold a charge. Battery replaced again, new alternator installed. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Oct 201324000 mi | Replace mirror switch -- was not adjusting passenger side mirror. | ||
| Jan 201536000 mi | Rear and side-view cameras would go out when it rains. | ||
| Jul 201656500 mi | Check engine light | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Mar 20133000 mi | Parking sensor failure | ||
| Sep 20136000 mi | A short in the telematics unit that caused high battery drain when the car was sitting. | ||
| Feb 20149000 mi | EGR Valve failed and replaced | ||
| Aug 201625000 mi | Audio speaker improperly wired, part replaced | ||
| Jul 201832000 mi | NOx sensors replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in South Carolina, United States Nov 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 201326000 mi | False high engine oil level reading | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 201211500 mi | Leak developed in the dome light near to the windshield. There is a TSB on the issue but we had to return a second time to get something replaced entirely. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Dec 2011 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201224800 mi | GPS Anetenna faulty/replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 20139300 mi | Software update Wind deflector for Sunroof repaired | ||
| Apr 201311500 mi | Replaced leaking transmission cooling lines. O ring failure caused leak. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2012 - Jan 2018 | |||
| May 2012 | Exhaust ping sensor Air conditioner belt broke | ||
| Nov 20127480 mi | Software update - service bulletin | ||
| Nov 201443400 mi | Leak in drain valve from sunroof damaged computer for transmission. Had to order part from back east. | ||
| Jan 201615600 mi | Glow plug was broken and needed to be replaced | ||
| Apr 201756420 miC $1000 | Exhaust sensor | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201724180 mi | slow shifting was determined to be normal | ||
| Feb 201849600 miC $250 | Rear Brakes worn indicators light came on. Dealer serviced this and discovered the flaw was in the sensor. They repaired with a used sensor part, for which they did not charge me - I paid labour only (plus shop fees). The next day, a new brake warning light came on again, indicating immediate failure. I took it back to the dealer, who replaced the “used” sensor with a new unit, and did not charge me for labour - only the parts (plus shop fees). | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201420300 mi | Clock Spring was making noise | ||
| BMW X5 in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 201412000 mi | Mass airflow sensor was defective causing check engine light to come on. Vehicle still drove fine with possible decrease in fuel economy. Dealer replaced part under factory warranty for no charge which fixed the issue. | ||
| Dec 201419000 mi | Minimum brake pad warning message appeared but brakes still functioned fine. Dealer confirmed that it was a faulty brake pad sensor and that brake pads were not worn. They replaced the sensor at no charge under main warranty. | ||
| Oct 201634300 mi | Vehicle stalled once when turning left in an intersection and has almost stalled a few other times. Dealer tried to reproduce but could not. No fault codes or check engine light ever appeared. | ||
| Aug 201745000 mi | Vehicle stalled while stopped and misfired on several occasions (mostly over the past year). Vehicle failed to start once, it finally did start but then check engine light came on. Dealer tried to reproduce but could not. Dealer could not find any fault codes and the check engine light did not come on for them when they started it. | ||
| Sep 201745000 miUS $50 | Vehicle shifted into neutral on its own @65mph; vehicle stalled @45mph; vehicle stalled several times while stopped; vehicle engine misfired on several occasions. Dealer discovered the crankshaft sensor was bad and replaced it under warranty less $50 co-pay. | ||
| Sep 201853000 miUS $50 | CEL came on. I took it to the dealer and they said the primary diesel exhaust fluid tank was faulty. They replaced it under the 10yr/100k mile emissions warranty (less $50 co-pay). | ||
| Mar 201956729 miUS $1713 | Extracted broken wheel lock & replaced with regular studs. Replaced both rear coil springs due to small break/piece missing on tapered end of one of the springs. Brake pedal seemed abnormally stiff. Dealer replaced brake booster vacuum line and check valve. | ||
| Jul 202065041 miUS $214 | Unable to open hood. Indy shop went in though wheel liner and got it to open. They replaced broken hood release cable and lubed the hood locks. | ||
| Oct 202066111 miUS $651 | No heat when cold outside, reduced MPG, Indy shop replaced thermostat and coolant. | ||
| Dec 202067079 miUS $1947 | Service engine soon light came on. No power (limp mode). Dealer found EGR cooler clamp is leaking, cracked EGR cooler. Dealer replace EGR cooler and clamp. | ||
| Mar 202167923 miUS $100 | CEL came on. Codes indicated emissions issue. Cleaned Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF). Cleaned Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP). Replaced MAP. | ||
| Mar 202272799 miUS $611 | Went from 24MPG avg to 21MPG due to frozen front left brake caliper that went unnoticed. I bought new aftermarket front calipers, rotors, pads, and brake wear sensor and did the labor myself. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201644000 mi | EGR pump and valve were both changed, and an exhaust sensor. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201547200 mi | Tire pressure monitoring system malfunctio. All tire sensors replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 201769000 mi | Replaced active DEF tank. Replaced driveshaft due to recall. | ||
| Feb 201875000 miUS $250 | Replaced worn lower control arms. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jul 201628000 miUS $50 | Sensor for diesel additive reservoir | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201644000 mi | Regular Maintenance + Brake Fluid was low. Also, Parking Brake button broke, BMW USA refused to fix under warranty. Seems to be common issue. Est repair cost from Dealer is $315.00. | ||
| Dec 201754 mi | Engine Fault, leaving engine powered reduced, valve issue needed full replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Alabama, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 201673000 mi | Front passenger door panel loose near door lock pin. | ||
| Jun 2018106000 mi | Dealer replaced Knox sensors (2) due to check engine light. Car was running perfectly fine. Repairs made under 10yr/120K mi emissions warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Feb 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 201531820 mi | glove box door trim replaced | ||
| Sep 201751460 mi | Same bad design with the glovebox peeling back | ||
| Mar 201859520 mi | airbag replacement replacement of roof rails from painting peeling - under warranty bc of extended warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Sep 201535000 mi | Windshield washers would not function. "Debris" was found in the lines, filters replaced, flushed. | ||
| Apr 201648000 mi | Service indicator came on, OBD scan revealed P0101 (MAF sensor or Idle Air Control Valve). Dealership said there was a recall covering the issue and repaired/replaced with no charge (even though 4yr factory warranty had expired). | ||
| BMW X5 in Alabama, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201544400 mi | Check Engine light came on, replaced NOx sensor under warranty. | ||
| Dec 201546000 mi | "Fuel Pump Malfunction" warning came on. Dealer found faulty EKPS Control Unit (fuel pump controller). Also replaced front rotors due to wear. | ||
| Jan 201646300 mi | Fuel Pump Error light came on again. Found faulty rear distribution block, had to wait for part to come in. Put 400 miles on the car road testing it. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Apr 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201749600 mi | this is redundant,,,,I've already entered all this information in another questionaire. | ||
| Apr 201751460 mi | Recall on air bags | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201426000 mi | problem with the telescoping steering wheel | ||
| Aug 201633000 miUS $800 | Vehicle hesitating and uncommanded shut-offs. Dealer unable to diagnose and repair Independent service diagnosed and repaired the hesitation and shut-off problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201427700 mi | The FM radio would reset to 86 FM in random fashion instead of staying at the radio channel I selected. I brought it in for repair at the dealership. On passenger seat, the leather seat would have a circular bulge on the side. This just make it look ugly. The dealer stated BMW warranty does not cover wear and tear item. | ||
| BMW X5 in Nevada, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Jan 201533800 mi | Voice recognition not working well. Confirmed, CIC module replaced. | ||
| Jan 201635800 mi | Leak at power steering pump and turbo. | ||
| Mar 201766000 miUS $200 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| May 201770117 miUS $530 | Thermostat soft fail, detected by monitoring coolant temp. Common on diesel, may cause DPF regen to not initiate and if it goes on long enough early DPF failure. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 201343400 mi | Diesel fuel dripping on engine, diesel fumes entering cabin. Had to replace faulty pipe. | ||
2012 BMW X5 4-door
6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Dec 201315000 mi | Wearing through tires every 7K miles. Have had to refill the fuel additive every 4K miles. Engine light comes on, they fix it and it comes on again. They said it is only happening on Diesel vehicles. | ||
2011 BMW X5
Engine not specified
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201442000 mi | Turbos leaking oil, causing oily smell in the cabin | ||
| Feb 201443200 mi | Turbos were not leaking, it was actually two leaking PCV lines. Both were fixed and the smell has been abated. I also had a daily warning of "battery drain" that was caused by failures of a cable that had a TSB out on it and a battery that did not pass the test outlined in a related TSB. Both were replaced. | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 202179540 miUS $3000 | Left rear air spring replaced Cooling system expansion tank, coolant lines, auxiliary turbocharger cooling pump | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201583000 mi | Drive shaft failed, BMW repaired under recall notice Slow leak in left rear air bag leveling suspension. Replaced both left and right air bags myself for under $400, dealer quoted $1500. | ||
| Jan 2017US $180 | Replaced battery and registered it in car computer Right front fender reflector came out after a car wash, bought adhesive tap and reinstalled | ||
| Oct 201797000 mi | Side light on driver side, glued in place with silicon. Recall and replacement of airbag by dealer | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 20137700 mi | Broken U Joint that comes out of the front of the transfer box Steering rack puking fluid, had to be completely removed and replaced. Would have cost around $5K if no warranty! | ||
| BMW X5 in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201448000 mi | minor small leak in a vacuum pump that was covered under my warranty and would be covered by CPO | ||
| Jan 2015US $50 | Ignition coil was bad, replaced under cpo warranty Rearview mirror leaking oil that allows it to darken at night | ||
| Aug 201554100 miUS $50 | Service bulletin for this engine was performed and a number of oil leaks were fixed as well. | ||
| Mar 201657000 miUS $50 | Another oil leak, this time from around the turbos Drivers sun visor falls out of roof | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201569000 mi | 35d, diesel ran great til just out or warranty. I have had 6 CEL warnings in 13 months. Had to trade it in. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201561800 miUS $400 | Auxiliary Water Pump for the twin-turbo's failed. | ||
| Nov 201693000 miUS $2230 | Engine turbos burning excessive amounts of oil and leaking coolant. Coolant lines replaced, turbo drain plug leaking but turbos are also faulty. turbos not replaced. | ||
| Dec 201695000 mi | Coolant line burst. | ||
| Feb 201798000 miUS $250 | Spark Plug #8 failed. Replaced all 8 spark plugs. | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 201122000 mi | adaptive headlights failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201529000 mi | N63 engine campaign | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 201328700 mi | Power tailgate opened automatically. | ||
| Oct 201332500 mi | oil level sensor | ||
| Dec 201335000 mi | battery warning light = "low voltage" | ||
| Mar 201438000 mi | Local BMW dealer is monitoring the oil consumption by writing down the mileage whenever the low oil-level warning lights up and requires me to add more oil. Currently, 2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Per BMW, this is within normal tolerance. | ||
| Sep 201445000 mi | System Software Update to help oil level monitoring issue | ||
| Nov 201447000 mi | failed fuel injectors, replaced fuel injectors (8) and spark plugs (8) | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 |
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 202199200 miC $5867 | Vale seals, all gaskets, oil change | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201463000 miUS $1300 | Needed all new fuel injectors and spark plugs. Originally they want 4500 dollars but me picked up 85 pct goodwill | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 20119600 miUS $50 | Sand abrasion on rocker panels; sanded and repainted | ||
| Feb 201211000 mi | The battery was faulty and produced fluctuating voltage. This caused several sensors to malfunction rendering the car inoperative. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Key fobs needed to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Jul 201774000 mi | The coolant expansion tank cracked while driving. Overheated & had to be towed. The length of time that it was hot must have fried the water pump as well as BMW replaced that as well. | ||
| Oct 201778360 miUS $45 | Replace front sway bar links. Bushings had worn to the point that bumps created a 'thunk' from the front end. Problem easily solved. | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201471700 miUS $500 | Condenser hose had leak, requiring replacement and recharge. | ||
| Jul 201475000 miUS $2000 | 4x4 Stabilization, ABS, Brake lights all came on. Identified transfer case as the problem, required replacement. $4800 job. | ||
| Sep 201475000 miUS $1300 | Water pump and thermostat replacement. Dealer identified an oil leak around valve cover, oil leak around filter mount, and a bush rod cover leaking. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201449000 mi | Turbo was leaking. Dealer replaced the entire turbo. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201110000 mi | Burning a bit of oil. Topped off, told to watch for anything further. Suspect some blow-by as direct injected | ||
| Sep 201578000 mi | Turbo blown. Covered under good will by dealer. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022120000 miUS $900 | Headlight (Xenon) and DRL replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 201580000 miUS $175 | Car would rev on startup 4 to 7 times. Only after engine was warm but not hot. They updated the engine software and problem was gone. | ||
| Oct 201585700 miUS $550 | Water pump going bad. Engine will overheat. | ||
| Jul 2017106000 miUS $7 | Oil cooler gasket was leaking. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 201115000 mi | The X5 has a harness that powers my blackberry. This harness didn't work properly and after handling the routine maintenance, an order was put in for an new harness. I'm supposed to come back when the part comes in. | ||
| Apr 201217300 mi | Part arrived from back in December and it was installed. Dropped it off on a Friday and picked up on a Saturday. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201220000 mi | Fuel Filler Vent System | ||
| Nov 201338700 miUS $100 | Mirror stopped power folding. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 201230700 mi | Nav rear camera | ||
| Jan 201333300 mi | Auto steering wheel module replaced do to erratic behavior. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 20116900 mi | Plastic covers for back seat hinges came off, dealer replaced plastic cover. Old cover had deformed clips so it couldn't hold on tight. | ||
| Apr 201214200 mi | left Shock came off from rear gate and caused damage to the frame and paint while trying to close several times, with remote button (wife). Dealer said they will replace shock and fix /repaint the dent to avoid rust. | ||
| Oct 201222300 mi | While in motion, X5 lost Drive mode, and will not come out of Neutral until turning engine off and on again + check engine light came on. Dealer left oil cap loose while refilling, oil spilled all over the engine and driveway. | ||
| Feb 201444000 mi | Two bolts broke at the VANOS and cramshaft area. The X5 stopped running at a stop light. Because it's a 4 wheel drive and the electronic park that got engaged, special tow dollie wheels needed to be used. Dealer didn't want to pay for tow. After dealer repaired the VANOS screws that broke, and the computer went crazy. I tried to open the hood and I couldn't. Went back to the dealer, and the next day they said the guy cable that open the hood broke! Bad quality BMW! | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201228500 mi | Video image from the back up camera is distorted at the bottom of the screen. The dealer wants to reload software as a first step in attempting to fix the problem but reload requires a full day in the garage. | ||
| Sep 201229000 mi | Back up camera image was distorted and required software reload. | ||
| Feb 201555100 mi | Engine light came on indication a problem with the engine and that the car was operating at reduced power. It was discovered by the dealer that during a previous service a vacuum hose was inadvertently cut. The hose was repaired. | ||
| Apr 201556300 mi | The dealer had damaged a vacuum hose during a previous service. Instead of replacing the part, they attempted to repair a cheap hose, which did not hold. This hose had to be replaced on this visit. | ||
| Aug 201559100 miUS $1400 | Water pump failed and required replacement | ||
| Nov 201562000 miUS $1500 | Tie rod bushings worn and loose. Some noise from front end. Tie rod ends replaced. | ||
| Jun 201663000 mi | Parking brake no longer sets. The dealer told me that in order to fix the issue they needed to replace the entire emergency/parking brake system. Battery has reached the end of its useful life, but replacement requires some reprogramming from the dealer. Oil leak around the oil filter. | ||
| BMW X5 in Taiwan Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201322940 mi | fuel pump failure | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201533700 miUS $115 | The smart key did not work at all with the Comfort Access (keyless) functions, and intermittently worked when slotted into the ignition and used to manually unlock the car. | ||
| Sep 201537000 miUS $3210 | The iDrive screen developed weird dark spots, but wasn't cracked, and would sometimes flicker. iDrive screen was replaced. I tried to merge onto the highway right, and got 4x4 and chassis stabilization errors, and the car went into limp-home mode. The dealership did not reset the steering-angle sensor when it did some electrical work for the iDrive screen. | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $857 | Oil cooler seal and intake manifold gasket failure. Mechanics states caused by longer periods of time between oil changes. Seals dried, compressed and failed to sustain standard oil pressure. to prevent, change oil every 6k mi instead of 10k | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20176200 miUS $50 | A/C needed recharge after only 12 months. There is likely a leak. Repaired using a simple recharge at low cost, though a more expensive leak fix is likely needed. | ||
| Sep 201765000 mi | Power seat thigh support motor stopped working. | ||
| Dec 201767000 mi | Bushing was leaking, will need to be replaced in next several months | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201671300 miUS $1300 | Complete replacement of water pump, radiator, and hoses | ||
| BMW X5 in Alaska, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201775800 mi | replace driveshaft | ||
| Oct 201776000 miUS $1138 | replace oil cooler seals, valvetronic wiring harness, intake manifold gaskets | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Sep 201780000 miUS $600 | Replaced water pump | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201478000 miUS $400 | Turbo actuator. The same problem over and over. Every few weeks i have a some issues with turbo engine reduced power. Out of warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jan 201558300 miUS $50 | Thrust bushings leaking | ||
| Nov 201558700 miUS $50 | Water pump seized Sway bar link broken | ||
| Feb 201661400 miUS $3500 | Slight A/C core leak detected by dealer. Repair required replacement of the A/C core. Dash was removed to access core, core was replaced. Repair cost was $3500. | ||
| Apr 201662000 miUS $100 | Front drive-shaft u-joint failed, drive-shaft rotated freely and fractured the transmission case. BMW has since issued a recall for this failure mode. Transmission, under shields, and drive-shaft were replaced by BMW. The new transmission case didn't properly seal from the previous repair and a transmission fluid leak was observed. An attempt to reseal the transmission was made but failed. A 3rd transmission was installed and the leak was resolved. | ||
| May 201663300 miUS $50 | Turbo vacuum line was cracked and boost reduced. | ||
| Jul 201665800 miUS $50 | Turbo vacuum line was cracked (different line than previous repair). Reduced boost was observed. | ||
| Feb 201777000 miUS $50 | Rear air spring leaking and replaced. | ||
| Apr 201893000 mi | Left rear air spring replacement Accessories belt tensioner | ||
| Mar 2019105000 miUS $140 | Misfires, couldn’t be replicated. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201798000 miUS $700 | oil leak from oil filter housing. Now shop says oil leaks coming from transmission pan gasket and oil pressure sensor. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022116000 miUS $300 | Parking brake would not disengage. Had to replace the rear brake shoes and module | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201210000 mi | Popping/creaking noise in left a/b pillar area when right front tire encountered raise in pavement. Happens occasionally. Techs reset all trim inside left door/window areas. No change. Reports on internet indicate it could be a cracked weld. Headliner, all left side door and window trim removed. Areas checked for broken welds. None found. Factory engineer applied "sound proofing sealer" around all areas to eliminate "oil can" distortion in unibody. | ||
| Mar 201213000 mi | Error code stated that all-wheel drive and stability system not working. No problem found. Code reset. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201210000 mi | Rear brake light bulb was out. Repaired when the car was brought in for routine, scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Dec 201216000 mi | ipod connection was not working | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 201215000 mi | replaced CATs and EGR valves. Replaced hoses to intercooler. Two recalls were resovled. Car was leaking oil when brought in. | ||
| Jun 201322000 mi | emission system problem. Dealer replaced the DEF tank and pump. | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 20112000 mi | Pin in electrical plug was loose and causing many warning lights. | ||
| Jan 2012 | Emission related | ||
| Feb 201213300 mi | Spot weld defect. Car made a small tick noise when turning or going over some bumps. They did the repair and for the most part the tick frequency definitely went down. Most people would not even hear it. Diesel related problem, a bad EGR valve. It just took them a few tries as there is more than one but the codes do not differentiate. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201872000 miUS $900 | catalytic converter and exhaust | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 201110400 mi | Engine light on. Mechanic found mouse nest under air cleaner cowling. Changed sensor. Inspected wiring for damage. Did scheduled maintenance. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 201117980 mi | Problem still not resolved. BMW must develop a fix. This is an issue with all X5 diesels. They will call when they figure it out!! | ||
| Jan 201221700 mi | EGR Valve. Something relating to an IB issue. Not a recall but a common issue. | ||
| May 201233340 mi | Rear camera malfunction. Front sensor malfunction. EGR replacement. Regular scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Oct 201240300 mi | Engine light on. Exhaust system sensor. | ||
| Nov 201240300 mi | Engine light back on. Same problem with sensor in exhaust. Time to replace car. Done. | ||
| BMW X5 in Kansas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Service engine light was on-need to replace faulty sensor for emission control. Is scheduled to go in next week after ordering part. This will be third visit to identify and hopefully fix the problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jan 20116200 mi | Air Charge sensor replaced | ||
| Apr 201219220 mi | Dealer replaced EGR Valve and reprogrammed ECM | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 20101340 mi | metallic noise in right rear suspension when driving over certain speed bumps. Source of problem diagnosed and a temporary lubricant has eliminated noise. A 2nd follow-up visit will be required to insert a longer lasting talcum powder. 2nd trip back to shop for rear suspension metallic noises. Problem briefly cured with injection of talcum lubricant, but noises returned. Due serious unrelated back pain & the challenge of getting in and out of this high up beast, I sold it. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201112800 mi | Rattle and squeak in rear hatch when driving. | ||
| Sep 201238000 mi | Check Engine Light --> SCR Delivery Module failed and replaced. Check Engine Light --> EGR module failed and replaced. | ||
| May 201460600 miUS $275 | Faulty oil level sensor; oil over max level reading, however correct amount verified multiple times. | ||
| Jun 201460000 mi | Faulty oxygen sensor warning light (check engine) | ||
| Oct 201577500 miUS $1071 | Diesel emissions warning "incorrect DEF". Front and rear NOX sensors faulty; diesel exhaust fluid metering valve faulty. Repaired and replaced. BMW provided "good will" covering 35 percent of cost. Net cost actually paid reported. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 201116000 mi | Headlight washer covering was broken | ||
| Dec 201120000 mi | Hedlight washer cover broke for second time. Fixed on 1st trip. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 201319000 mi | Brake pedal sensor needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. | ||
| Mar 201324000 mi | Brake pedal sensor still needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018126000 miUS $700 | Engine temperature was operating lower than specification. Replaced thermostat and water pump. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201110540 mi | Black bumper trim on front bumper was misaligned. Dealer noted the clips holding the black bumper piece were not in and readjusted. | ||
| Jun 201117980 mi | Window seal on drivers door became loose and was replaced by the dealer. | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201211700 mi | engine light went on, recall, software upgrade | ||
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201560200 mi | Comfort access module and keyless entry (door handle). | ||
| Jan 2016 | This is the third "comfort access" door handle replacement (each a different door). | ||
| Nov 201675700 mi | Broken parking brake switch | ||
| Sep 201787000 miUS $2700 | Def tank | ||
| Nov 201791000 mi | Replacement of second def tank due to sensor failure. | ||
| Jan 201892000 mi | Restraint system sensor in passenger side seat was reading that child carseat was present when it was not. Periodic issue. | ||
| Nov 2018102000 mi | Emmission. DEF sensor failure. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2021124000 miUS $550 | Oil leak to turbo. | ||
| Dec 2021126000 miUS $1700 | Throttle body replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 201218300 mi | Charge Air Temp Sensor replaced. Also exhaust smell in vehicle. | ||
| Jul 201220700 mi | Oil Change. Exhaust smell in vehicle. | ||
| Nov 201226300 mi | Exhaust smell in vehicle. Area surrounding turbo has turned black from soot. BMW says this in "normal". Vehicle inspection. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201456000 mi | DEF temp sensor failed. Replaced under a "good will" program since it was just came out of warranty. | ||
| Dec 201459000 miUS $2350 | EGR Valve failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018111000 miUS $400 | Blower was squealing | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201131300 mi | Extreme cold operating temperatures (Below zero Fahrenheit for 10+ days) caused low EGR flow reading and orange CEL that does not self-clear. System checked, code cleared by dealer. On the plus side, diesel started easily in cold weather. | ||
| Mar 201336000 mi | Upper radiator hose burst resulting in coolant loss. | ||
| Oct 201344500 mi | Leather covering the side bolster on bottom of the driver's seat had ripped loose from the seat frame. Overnight stay required as part had to be shipped in from remote warehouse. | ||
| Dec 201347000 mi | Cover on vanity mirror in driver side sun visor slides freely causing the vanity light to come on unexpectedly during driving. | ||
| Aug 201455400 miUS $50 | Emissions check engine light activated. Diagnostic flow chart showed first step is to "reset adaptations". No parts, just programming and diagnostics. Emissions light returned again within hours of leaving dealership with truck. Right secondary brake light assembly had been throwing trouble code off and on for 10,000 miles. This visit they determined that light housing had been infiltrated by water. Housing replaced gratis since trouble began during main warranty. Emissions error code second trip - Replaced Exhaust Cooler and Exhaust Cooler temperature sensor. Emissions light returned while driving X5 back to work after leaving dealer, see next repair trip for resolution. | ||
| Sep 201456000 mi | Third trip for emissions system troubles. Replaced EGR throttle valve assembly. | ||
| Dec 201459000 miUS $50 | "Charge Air Pressure Sensor" failed and needed to be replaced. Car was diagnosed and could have been fixed on this trip if part were available. Car drivable, picked it up, drove it home and brought it back to dealer again next day. "Charge Air Pressure Sensor" that was diagnosed as having failed on prior repair visit (and ordered on prior repair visit) arrived at dealer and was installed. | ||
| Jun 201565000 miUS $50 | Temperature sensor inside Diesel Exhaust Fluid active tank giving anomalous readings. Repair is to replace active tank, a $1,000+ part that'll take 5 hours to R&R. Part not in stock, ordered, will have to return to repair. Diesel Exhaust Fluid active tank arrived and dealer installed it. Final straw, I no longer trust this car to be a long time keeper. I traded it in on an i3 lease. | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201560000 miUS $50 | Noise coming from suspension whenever going over uneven road. | ||
| Oct 201675000 miUS $400 | One morning car went into limp mode. P0401, P0101, P0069, P0299. Dealer performed smoke test and found leaks in crankcase breather hose, breather hose heater and turbo boost sensor. Only boost sensor was covered by NCA warranty. | ||
| Feb 201780500 miUS $498 | Battery needed replacing | ||
| May 201783000 miUS $150 | Engine light came on, dealer diagnosis was upstream NOx sensor, but advised it could also be downstream but wouldn't know until upstream replaced. Also stated could be catalyst. No repair performed, engine light did not return during the last six weeks I had the car... | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States May 2014 - May 2020 | |||
| Nov 201439000 mi | Front brake pads, rotors, sensor wire. Right front brake caliper. Rear brake pads, sensor wire. Brake Fluid Flush, Microfilter. | ||
| Dec 201553000 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Dealer scanned and diagnosed problem as pre-cat NOx sensor. Since California has a 7 year/70,000 miles emissions warranty, all costs were waived. | ||
| Jan 201665200 mi | Check engine light and vehicle goes into "limp mode" (decreased engine power). Codes P1729 and P3160. Cause was internally shorted fuel injector on cylinder #5. BMW Part #13537808089. Covered under 7-yr./70,000-mile emissions warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201549000 mi | Rear hatch rattling. Adjusted Stored settings for iDrive display would change each time I started the car. They replaced the iDrive module and reprogrammed. pump or fan blade noise coming from under the driver's seat. I recorded it and played it for the service advisor. They couldn't duplicate it. Still an issue. Having to live with it. | ||
| Dec 201675000 mi | Warning on iDrive that transmission may not be able to shift into Park. No symptoms other than warning. Happens in cold weather. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States May 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201576700 mi | Mass air flow malfunction | ||
| Feb 201685700 mi | Turbo leaking oil | ||
| Jun 201690000 miUS $135 | Loss of power warning. Dealer had to perform a software update/upgrade. | ||
| BMW X5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201332860 mi | tire pressure monitor failed. | ||
| Dec 201342160 mi | Bolt fell out of idler pulley for serpentine belt. Sould have been a recall notice sent but we were missed and it broke. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201322320 mi | Adaptive headlight failure. The attempted repair did not fix the issue, which continues intermittently. | ||
| Jan 201458100 mi | 2nd replacement of the "stepper motor control" for the adaptive headlights | ||
| Feb 201553320 miC $200 | Adaptive headlight motor assembly | ||
| Jan 201640140 miC $1191 | Had to replace glow plug module and all 6 glow plugs. | ||
| Aug 201673780 miC $200 | Evaporator replacement | ||
| Dec 201679360 miC $250 | Bushing and bearing replacement Controller failure | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201342700 mi | usb port and 9v port not working-replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201542300 mi | Electric parking brake failure. Brake seized and required emergency release to make car drive able. | ||
| Dec 201661000 miUS $444 | Left Rear inner tail light (LED) assembly had failed and required replacement. | ||
| Apr 201764000 miUS $182 | Cooling system is like the old days--no clear expansion tank, etc. When the alert system says you are low on coolant, you are dangerously below minimum. Discovered this in the middle of nowhere. Partially filled system with well water and the closest anti-freeze I could find. Had the system flushed and correct coolant/water combo filled. Thought coolant system was checked whenever car was in shop (BMW 21-point check), but found out the hard way it was not. | ||
| May 201764946 mi | Faulty glow plug (diesel) - cylinder 4. Engine fault light announced the problem. Replaced diesel glow plug control unit. Check engine light indicated problem. Diagnostic indicated the #4 plug had failed (replaced 5/3). Further inspection discovered fault in the control unit itself. | ||
| Nov 201770200 mi | Exhaust Gas Recirculator cooling unit failure. CEL indicated problem. Flap function test indicated improper flap movement. Dealer covered cost as warranty had expired only 2 weeks prior to service. | ||
| Jun 201874000 miUS $550 | Mouse chewed an oxygen sensor in turbo. | ||
| Oct 202094491 miUS $402 | Replaced original battery. After almost 10 years of service. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jan 201210300 mi | egr valve failed | ||
| Mar 201212000 mi | egr valve failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States May 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Sep 2016101000 mi | Front axle replacement? | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201211000 mi | Egr Cooler was cracked and replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Vermont, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201120400 mi | Diesel - Check engine light; intake airflow sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201458000 miUS $50 | While replacing wheel bearing dealer's mechanic discovered a leaking rubber air spring in the rear suspension. | ||
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