2002 BMW X5: engine failure

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 Feb 20, 2013 · Steering · 180,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact stated that when attempting a turn in either direction, the steering wheel seized and required tremendous force to straighten the wheels. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Steering · 132,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 bmw x5. The contact stated that while exiting a residential driveway, the steering wheel seized. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle but the failure was still present. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where the dealer performed a diagnostic test that concluded that there was a jam in the steering lock. The dealer replaced the power steering system. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Engine · 47,000 miles · VA

My 2002 bmw x5's engine suddenly stalled on my wife few hours ago today, 09/16/08, while she was just passing through a stop light around where she work at. The mileage on the car is about 47000 miles. I'd to thank god she was not driving on a highway when it stalled. Now the car with my mechanic for diagnosis. About two months ago, the car's front fan that cools the engine failed to work all of a sudden while I was driving it on a highway with the AC on. I had to pull over on side of the road as the temp gauge went straight into the red zone. I had to get it replaced with a new one. Then, about a month ago, the car's fan motor that distributes the AC/heat into the car stopped working. I'd to had it replaced also with a new one. That's all & thanks.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Engine · 100,000 miles · MA

Started car to warm up on cold winter morning. Went outside five minutes later and the car had stalled. Could not start. Had towed to mechanic and total engine failure at 100,000 miles. Bmw did not offer any assistance.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Engine · 143,553 miles · NY · 2 injuries

On 2/11/08 cold day vehicle failed to start showing same signs as recalls on 2004 and 2007 models that are recalls. Vehicle sent to shop returned 2 days later while traveling on major expressway vehicle stalls out with out any advance warning as in 2004 and 2007 models sent back to shop vehicles oil and coolant mixing causing total engine failure. Bmw's response not a recall for this year but aware of problem.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Engine · 5,500 miles · IL

My wife was driving her x5 on a very cold day in january. She heard a loud bang as if she had hit something. She stopped the car but saw nothing so she drove another 1/4 mile home. As soon as she stopped the car fumes started billowing from the engine. On opening the hood we found a shattered valve cover. She took the vehicle to the dealer who was very good about explaining what had happened and fixing the problem. Apparently, bmw decided not to insulate part of the oil separator valve for some of the x5 engines. In cold weather the valve can stick open or closed causing either engine failure or, as in my wife's case, a high crankcase pressure which explodes the valve cover. The vehicle was about 17 months old and had about 5 thousand miles on it when this happened, so the repair with replacement of the inadequate part was done under warranty. Bmw knew that this problem could occur, they had already sent a bulletin to every dealer letting them know about it but have decided against issuing a recall.