2002 BMW X5 engine problems

Filed Oct 23, 2020 · Airbags, Engine · 153,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact stated that several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel at vehicle start-up. The contact attempted to repair the vehicle independently. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags). The contact spoke with moss motors bmw (1401 surrey st, lafayette, la 70501) where they offered no assistance. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Jun 7, 2018 · Engine · 93,000 miles · NY

'takata recall ' when starting my vehicle it is a rough start lots of shaking causing the engine to fail after heating drives normally but does this everyday no engine check light . Car has shut off twice prior while driving on city streets due to engine failure

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Engine · 130,000 miles · OR

Timing chain cut.car doesn't start or run.but with very clean body in & out.wants to know if this SUV is under govt. Recall.odometer is 130,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2015 · Engine · 50,775 miles · MA

I replaced the oil separator at bmw dealership 1/10/08 because oil was becoming polluted with water even after I explained to dealership previous times the oil looked milky when I did a dipstick check. The dealer told me the part failed before it caused extensive damage and a condition known as hydrolock, which could cause engine to seize. Last week in very cold weather conditions,1/13,2015 my cars cabin filled with black smoke. I pulled over and found the engine spoiled with smoking oil, I took it to an independent repair shop and it was the oil separator again. The part is also known as the crankcase vent valve I had it changed/repaired, it is expensive and can cause serious vehicle damage and accidents. I think for this to happen twice points to a dangerous vulnerable part. This time my car could have easily caught on fire, thankfully I was close to the repair shop.incidently they had three bmw's aside from mine with the same problem. Also the two separate incidents were repaired with cold weather/insulated kits. I could not even open my drivers side door window to get air it was inoperable when the cabin filled with smoke which was almost instantaneous.

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Body, Electrical · 86,000 miles · CO

I've had to replace all 4 window regulators, my rear hatch seems to open for no reason, my rear window wiper is working with the switch in the off position, LED's are going out again and now the dreaded apparent oil separator with tons of grey smoke billowing out the back of the car after being left in an airport parking lot for 4 days whilst it snowed outside. Seems I've had every typical problem other than the car catching fire for no apparent reason. I have owned bmws in germany and the us for a long time, however, I think I'll be switching brands with my next vehicle. Bmw doesn't seem to be proactive enough for my liking with some of these way too common issues. This is a very low mile vehicle for it's age and it's acting like a model t.

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Engine · 89,000 miles · MA

Over several occasions, the car engine shut down while we are driving. We can turn it on just after when we can get the car to a safe spot. I took the car to the bmw and they tell me nothing is wrong with the car!! This is a major safety issue and my wife had almost had a bad accident for this.

Filed Nov 27, 2012 · Body, Engine · 153,000 miles · CA · fire

As my wife and I driving to her md appointment on 11/26/12. I've noticed gas smell inside the car,and car suddenly losing power, when I've step on the gas pedal. It's like gaining power to go and suddenly loses power. I was kind of confused what happened . We were on the road right behind the intersection. We had to stop for the red light,when I've tried to go, the car was not moving like it should. We made it to the other side of the intersection, which there is denny's restaurant parking lot. By the time I've pulled over to see what is going on,we were still in the car. All of the sudden there was a loud sound, like explosion under the hood of the car and fire started.thanks god, we got out of the car just in time. The fire was burning out of control. Couple of passerby had fire extinguishers in their cars,tried to put the fire out, while I was on the 911 call,but no luck. In just a less than a minute the whole car was engulfed in flames. It took fire dept like 20-30 minutes to put the fire out,and my car just melted front of my eyes.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Engine · 105,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled and smoke was emitting from under the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technicians stated that the oil separator was frozen. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2012 · Engine · 98,000 miles · MA

In january of 2010 during a cold weather spell, I started my car and started driving slowly. After about 5 minutes I noticed smoke coming from engine compartment and from exhaust pipes. I stopped the vehicle and had it towed to a certified mechanic. He diagnosed the issue as a failure of the separation valve that caused the increase pressure under the valve cover. Fortunately, I was able to avoid extensive damage and my bill was "only" around $350 (plus towing). I did my research and found that bmw had known about that problem all along and did nothing. There was a tsb issued for canadian market but no recall was issued. Later models of x5 were equipped with updated valve, it appears that many owners had their engines completely destroyed and the company did nothing to help them. I'm enjoying driving my x5 but believe that the company should have rectified the problem earlier and should have compensated the owners for out-of-pocket expenses for the problem that was well known one.

Filed Aug 22, 2010 · Engine · 59,000 miles · VA

In a 2002 bmw x5 while making a left hand turn, the vehicle stalls. It happens numerous times per day. My research indicates this problem exists in many bmw vehicles and it obviously presents a serious safety issue for drivers of the 2002 bmw x5. I hope a safety recall is ordered for these vehicles immediately. If you are to google this issue with bmw vehicles (1999-present) there is a laundry list of complaints. Related to this submission, please see: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-74517.html [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).