BMW X5 SAV stalling problems

Filed Jun 14, 2019 · Engine · 117,000 miles · CA

My vehicle has the commonly and popularly known weep hole coolant leak. Apparently, bmw has had this problem in previous year model cars, dating back to 2002. They have known that this was a flaw in their design. However, there has been no recalls on the repair of this issue, which costs owners thousands of dollars for labor alone for a rather 'inexpensive' part. It would only be fair for bmw to issue a recall on this commonly known issue that seems to affect hundreds of owners of bmws with the same engines. The coolant leaks on the front side of the engine through a random hole around the engine. It is a rather costly fix due to several components needing to be removed before one can get to the broken part to be replaced. It is unfair for current owners to have to pay significantly for a car that has a major design flaw. Very unhappy with this current unfortunate discovery. My car suddenly leaked all the coolant out of the car and into the road and my driveway. Thankfully I was almost home when it broke down. I could have been in the freeway or on the street and it would have been a risk of getting hit by other cars if my car just suddenly stalled. And I was driving with baby on board! I suggest this be investigated, as it's an issue that's apparently very common in the n62 engines.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Fuel system · 118,000 miles · OH

The car showed no signs of any failures, no warning or service lights, and as I was backing out of a crowded parking lot the car started emitting white smoke out of both tail pipes and stalled suddenly. The car would not immediately restart and I had to push it back into a parking spot to avoid other traffic. The car was able to be restarted after 10 minutes and again emitted clouds of heavy white smoke. At this point I called a tow truck and had it towed to my local bmw dealer. I was informed that the crank case vent valve apparently froze up and needs replacing. This part also called pcv valve heater is under recall for model years 2007-2011. My car is a 2006 and from online searches it appears other 2006 and older bmw x5s also have experienced the same issue identified in the recall (17v‑683, issued in dec 2017). I am told this problem could cause the car to catch fire if continued in operation and even at idle or off. How can the recall be expanded to include other impacted model years?

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · CA

My vehicle is having a recall regarding the in-tank fuel pump since october 2016 bmw of san diego has failed to provide a replacement part in a timely manner and bmw of el cajon has just provided the necessary part for my personal vehicle I have waited almost a year for a part to be provided for my vehicle. Moreover, the car has been experiencing failures in ignition and stalling due to this particular issue and possibly other issues that are derived from this specific recall. Other issues regarding the engine could be in question due to the fact that the engine rarely shuts by itself when starting the ignition, also there is a problem involving cold starts in most bmw vehicles and my car is not an exception. The engine shutting off by itself is a special concern because this may mean there are other faulty parts located deep within the vehicle.

Filed Aug 30, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · PA

Drive the vehicle on vacation and the engine would studder and stall on the highway and an error prompted on the vehicle dashboard that displayed "engine malfunction" reduced power. Occasionally the vehicle engine would cut off while on the road and needed to be towed to the dealership. The dealer diagnosed that it has a high pressure fuel pump malfunction that needed to be replaced and although the vehicle is not part of the recall it showed the same symptoms as some problematic models. This occurred while driving the vehicle on both local roads and the highway. In one occasion, I needed to restart the car to get it to a safe location.

Filed May 21, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · 63,000 miles · PA · fire

This SUV has 3 safety recalls. Both the airbags are in the takata and the fuel pump creates and extreme risk to me and my family's life. I do not understand why bmw is as a company is keeping these faulty cars on the road. Every time I get in it I am nervous and afraid for my life. Now my wife and kids do not drive with me in the car. It has become a huge burden. It is shameful that bmw but even more so that our government will allow these unsafe cars on the roads. Every time I talked to bmw they try to down play the issue. But I simply can't continue to drive this car and it's unfair to me because dealerships won't even take it due to the safety recalls. I keep smelling fumes from the car and I believe these cars also have additional defects with the radiator to add to the issues already explained above. Today the car stalled and I saw smoke from the hood. I don't know if it was related to the fuel pump situation but it's so annoying and frustrating that bmw is waiting for people to actually die before they will address these defects in their cars!!!! Unreal!

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 100,921 miles · MA

Vehicle keeps stalling and accelerating shuts off in the middle of the road while driving mainly in the city I could b turning or driving straight and shuts off and takes awhile to restart...electrical wiring keeps shorting out sunroof shorts out and tail light keeps burning out...I took it to dealer paid $5000 and same problem continues to occur

Filed Apr 3, 2017 · Fuel system · CO

My fuel pump has been failing to create the correct amount of pressure in the fuel line, on and off, for several months, resulting in the vehicle suddenly operating at "reduced power" when driving. This then causes me a safety issue as I can no longer maintain proper speeds, especially when on the highway. It also causes me to have to restart the vehicle several times in a row as the vehicle often stalls out several times before finally achieving the proper pressure. My vehicle is model year 2012, which bmw states is outside of the current recall. It appears that my vehicle is having the issues outlined in the recall 16v‑746. My request here is to have the recall amended to include my make model and year of vehicle.

Filed Dec 19, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 66,000 miles · NY

A known defect of an engine compartment partition/seal caused outside water to enter the engine compartment. The water drips and accumulates over the last fuel injectors, leading to an eventual short. When the short occurs, the vehicle looses all power. The engine shuts off preventing acceleration, power steering no longer functional, power brakes no longer assisted. The short occurred while driving through an intersection. The car stalled in the middle of the intersection and needed to be towed. Fortunately, traffic was minimal and other vehicles were able to slow down and drive around my vehicle, preventing a collision.

Filed Sep 18, 2016 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · CA

Takata inflators/air bags - except for receiving a couple generic letters about the recall absolutely nothing seems to be happening to expediently resolve the issue. Seems like lawyers have done the paperwork to comply with recall but the process is in stall mode now and nothing is being done? It would be nice if there was some accountability to make some progress and the consumers are being informed and provided some actual proof this recall is going to be fixed within a reasonable timeframe. Given that most cars last 10 years typically before getting new one, how long is it reasonable to wait? I can tell you if bmw does not take action and responsibility to fix this recall soon ... It will be my last bmw I purchase new or used. It just looks like a total lack of concern, lack of action, lack of accountability.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Engine, Suspension · 94,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. While driving 40 MPH making a left turn, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the coil springs needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.