2005 BMW X5 engine problems

Filed Dec 27, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · WA · fire · 1 injury

My father was sitting in his parked car in his driveway and his car caught on fire. A neighbor witnessed it she said it was engulfed in flames within seconds and my father died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. Aberdeen WA police department and fire department examined the vehicle and investigated the cause and determined it started in the vehicle engine. Also the coroner did an autopsy to determine his cause of death. From what I understand there has been numerous similar fires with this model yet it hasn’t been included in any recall. It is unknown to me whether there were any indicator lights on. He had only owned the vehicle for less than a week I believe. I am having the vehicle returned to me now that the police and fire department are finished examining it. As far as I know they are the only ones to have contact with it since the fire.

Filed Mar 3, 2019 · Engine · 125,112 miles · IL

On january 10 2019 I was driving to work when suddenly my bmw decides to shut off on the highway with no warning. My steering wheel stiffened up and I almost crashed my car. There was no warning light or nothing blinking on the dash to warn me of any problems. I just payed off my car and this happens to me. Its been really hard not having a car and not being able to take my kids to school. I reached ut to napleton kia and bmw of northamerica and they do not want to help me.they basically sold me an unsafe car which could of killed my family. Mechanic basically says that the motor seized without warning.and it would be 6000$ to fix. If you look online theres hundreds of people with the same problem and bmw does not want to help.a true lemon.

Filed Dec 20, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 155,000 miles · WI

I was at a stop sign then accelerated onto a round-a-bout when the vehicle stopped it would not accelerate even though my foot was on the gas pedal and the car was still on. I tried signaling my emergency lights but the whole inside of the dashboard was going on & off not letting me signal anything. I put the vehicle in park & turned off the car. When I tried turning it back on it would just click and all lights would turn on. I waited for 20 min then tried to start it again & it did start but then sounded like it was dying out and eventually would shut off, there was more than a half tank of gas in the vehicle.

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. When turning the vehicle, an abnormal clicking noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle while driving 20-30 MPH. The service engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front axles were defective and needed to be replaced. The illumination of the warning indicators was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were not provided.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 118,000 miles · TX

The 2005 x5 bmw v8 has given me all kinds of problems. From replacing engine, transmission, catalytic converter, valve gaskets to fuel injector and ignition problems. The car shuts off while still on drive and sometimes in motion. Car has all types of problem and continues to drain me financially

Filed Aug 12, 2016 · Body, Engine · 15 miles · VA

Engine cooling system, driver side door damage and transmission failure issues. Sound of a kick in the back of the car when starting motion.

Filed May 4, 2016 · Engine · 81,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. After the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto the engine and needed to be replaced, along with the timing chain cover, alternator bracket, and oil pressure switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2016 · Engine · 64,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that the vehicle began to hesitate to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 80,250 miles · NY

Excess smoking upon starting. One week later excess smoking continuously ..so much smoke I could not use car.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 97,000 miles · WI

Engine iced up and hydro-locked from condensate. Stalled in traffic with slippery roads, in front of a logging truck. Very narrowly escaped collision. Found many incidents of this on internet and it appears that bmw has allowed this to continue over time and is not acknowledging issue. Repair shop I'm using has dealt with many incidents of this, too. Used for 17 mile each way daily commute so short trip-related problems should not be an issue.