2003 BMW X5: sudden loss of power

5 of the 99 complaints about the 2003 BMW X5 describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 115,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2025
2
2024
4
2023
1
2022
3
2021
9
2020
3
2019
8
2018
1
2017
7
2016
2
2015
5
2014
2
2013
3
2012
21
2011
27
2010
11
2009
6
2008
9
2007
3
2006
3
2005
1
2003
5
2002
1
2001
4

What owners say

Filed Dec 18, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 180,000 miles · CO

The car started losing power while on the road. It got slower and slower, till it finally came to a complete stop. It had to be towed the rest of the way to the house. The engine would start up, but it would not engage any of the gears.

Filed Apr 11, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 130,222 miles · CA

Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle,itwas smoking when I contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now I have found atleast 6recallson 2003 x5 bmw.recall15v318000 recall17v047000 recallo3v197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off,severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///c:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf) .came to complete stop,wheni first brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours,the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and I end up with 2003 bmw with at least 8 recalls (http://ukcar.reviews/bmw-x5-e53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).I purchase the car 1-4-18..I call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary california,I sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also I paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me .I notice it after I register the bmw.as well this dealer is in violation of california lemon law code

Filed Jun 27, 2012 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · IL

I was driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the vehicle lost all power forcing me to come to complete stop in the middle of the highway. This occurred 3 other times in the past 4 months , the other incidents were in the parking lot. The car starts up and runs perfectly before and after. I am concerned about my safety. Searching for a solution, I found that bmw has service bulletin to address this issue. I am surprised that there is no recall on this since it is a huge safety concern.

Filed Feb 9, 2009 · Engine · 83,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While driving 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and then completely shut off, losing all power and electricity. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the oil separator was the cause of the failure. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current and failure mileages were approximately 83,000.

Filed Sep 27, 2004 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · PA

The vehicle stalls while in motion. Purchased an x5 in december 2002. Prior to reaching 400 total miles, the car stalled twice while in motion, thus causing all electrical systems to fail. The dealer reported the problem solved. Last week, while driving at 25 MPH through the ez pass lanes on the pa turnpike, the car stalled, once again losing power while in motion. Luckily, no one was behind me as they would have certainly rear ended my vehicle. I took the car to the dealer and they acknowledged that another customer had this problem. I dropped the car off on friday, september 24, 2004, the dealer has yet to diagnose this recurring problem.