2007 BMW X5: check engine light

Filed Nov 8, 2021 · Acceleration, Brakes · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Unintended acceleration with loss of braking effectiveness. We hit a tree head on going at least 50 by the time we struck it. The vehicle was inspected before we bought it and we only bought it 3 days before the accident occurred. The check engine light came on that afternoon and we were going to get it checked out on Monday.

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical · FL

I have discovered a serious problem with my 2007 x5. I live in south florida and after a heavy rain, I noticed that the trunk of my car was filled with water. I removed 3.5 gallons of water. I went to start the car but as you can imagine with the battery and electronic components being covered in that much water, it was unsuccessful. Once I had removed the water and let it dry out I charged the battery and was able to start the car. When I got it to start, the dashboard lit up like a christmas tree. My ABS, traction control, brake, check engine, 4x4 lights all lit up amongst some other warning lights. I was unable to put the car in drive or reverse and had to manually push it in the garage. The car is stuck in a limp mode/safe mode. After I had done some research on the issue I discovered that this is a well known problem for bmw's. I learned that there was a us district court ruling against this issue and that bmw 5 series cars between 2004-2010 were covered in a recall. The recall is due to faulty water drain tubes coming from the sunroof and when they get clogged the water drains into the trunk where the battery is located amongst other important electronic elements. I have contacted my local bmw dealer as well as bmw of north america and although they are quite aware of this issue there's nothing they can do for me as the recall pertains only to the 5 series vehicles. It's frustrating that bmw is well aware of the problem but because the class action lawsuit specifies only 5 series cars they can use that as a loophole and leave others to pay for the repairs.

Filed Sep 20, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 10 miles · FL

"takata recall " I have reached out on several occasion to the dealer and the bmw recall dept concerning the problems that I'm having with the fuel pump, they assured me that they would reach out to the dealership and let them know but they have not done so, I am totally fed up with the stalling of the vehicle the engine light keep coming on and according to the recall the fuel pump can cause these sort of problems. The recall was well over a year ago and the fuel pumps were not sent to the dealership they keep saying that they are not in stock and have no way of ordering them until it is

Filed May 17, 2017 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

This is involving the recall issued for my vehicle involving the in tank fuel pump...bmw still has not fixed this issue, I have called our local dealer in cicero, new york and was told the parts are still not available. The recall was issued over 6 mos ago and my vehicle's inspection was due in march and they will not pass it because the emissions issue causes the check engine light to be on. So I keep getting tickets because I am an attorney and need my car to drive all over for work. Its ridiculous that this issue has not been repaired in over 6 mos and I keep getting the same excuse from the dealer. Also, the airbag recalls have not been addressed either presenting another danger if I am in an accident.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 80,878 miles · CA

Check engine light comes on whenever the gas cap is opened when re-fueling and a noticeable burnt smell is noticed inside the vehicle. I have to have it towed to the nearest repair shop servicing bmw near me. Please see photos attached. I incurred about $2230 in repair charges. From then on, the problem hasn't re-occured.

Filed Dec 9, 2016 · Fuel system · CA

In tank fuel pump that causes the check engine light to come on and a obvious burnt rubber smell to permeate inside the vehicle cabin after fueling and driving the car home and parking it in the garage.