2001 BMW X5: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Mar 21, 2020 · NV · fire

It caught on fire while it was parked engine was also off!

Filed Aug 1, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · WI · fire

Takata recall I went out to start my car noticed when I started it there was smoke coming from the passenger side front air bag area I immediately shut it off but there was smoke still coming and getting thicker I immediately call 911 I was on the phone with 911 and noticed flames .fire truck showed up put the fire out but the whole front air bag area and glove box was pretty bad

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Body, Engine · 270,000 miles · NC · fire

2001 bmw x5 4.4i caught fire in the engine compartment while parked in a shopping center parking lot.

Filed May 14, 2017 · Engine · 196,000 miles · IL

Parked x5 at a ace hardware store, a person came running in saying a car was on fire! It was my x5 in glen ellen il total loss allstate insurance claim #0158238170kr.

Filed Apr 30, 2016 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · IL · fire

04/30/16 I bought the SUV las month and have every thing original every thing was fine until today it caught on fire on the pasenger side under the glove compartment a 30 min after parking it on the drive way I hear the alarm and saw alot of smog coming from the truck at soon as I open the door.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · 118,000 miles · MA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 bmw x5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, smoke entered into the vehicle and both the passenger and driver side air bags deployed. Shortly after the contact exited the vehicle, it became engulfed in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Seats · 140,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the front driver's seat caught on fire. The contact jumped up from the seat and hit his head on the ceiling, causing him to become dizzy. The contact was able to safely maneuver to the shoulder. The vehicle was then towed to a bmw dealership. The contact stated that the heater for the seat became very hot. The failure and current mileages were 140,000. 8/6/12

Filed Mar 9, 2012 · Engine · 108,177 miles · SC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and the engine was running when he noticed that the auxiliary fan was not functioning. The contact changed the fuse for the fan and the fuse caught on fire. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 01v206000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan) or 02v138000 (engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also stated that the vehicle was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was 108,177.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Engine · 86,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the oil separator fractured and caused oil to spray over all components under the hood. The contact then noticed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he would need to replace the oil separator, valve cover gasket and the valve cover. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer also installed a crank case ventilation blanket in order to keep it warm. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2009 · Engine · 94,500 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. While driving 55 MPH in six degree weather, the vehicle suddenly began to lose power and the speed decreased. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed a lot of smoke coming out of the tail pipe. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the failure was caused by an oil valve separator issue. The mechanic explained that the engine froze and shot out all of the oil from the vehicle. The contact attempted to have the failure covered by her aftermarket warranty, but they refused because it was not an internal engine failure; therefore, the manufacturer would have to assume responsibility. The dealer stated that they would replace the oil valve separator. The vehicle has not been repaired. Through research, she learned that numerous people with the same vehicle have experienced the failure and, after the repair is performed, the failure persists. She believes that this is a manufacturer defect. The current and failure mileages were 94,500.

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Engine · 58,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 bmw x5. While driving 5 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the passenger side front tire. The passenger compartment filled with smoke. She drove to a gas station and observed all of the warning indicators beginning to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was shut off and towed to a local repair shop. A few days later, the mechanic stated that the thermostat control melted, which caused the copper housing unit to melt and rest over the fuel system of the engine. The manufacturer stated that they would investigate the failure. The dealer has not been notified. The vehicle has been repaired. The contact kept the defective parts and has supporting documentation. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Electrical · 72,000 miles · MD · fire

Dt: contact statd bmw x5 2001 caught on fire on july 21, 2005. The temperature gauge was at hot, the car started to lose power, the tachometer was over 4 and white smoke started to come out of the engine area while he was driving the car on the highway going approx. 30 MPH. As the smoke got worse, he pulled off and the smoke became very white and dense and then ignited into a fire. The fire dept. Did come out. The fire did originate from under the hood. Prior to this he had no problems with the car heating up. The car was totaled.