The auto is unsafe to drive the steering sensor keeps malfunctioning and puts car in limp mode. Happened 7 times in one day, car in limp mode does not have enough power to get out of traffic . Making a left turn in heavy traffic it malfunctioned and traffic behind me came extremely close to collision because car lost 99% of power. Car has active recalls very old now bmw says tey have no parts to repair. This car has 37,186 miles on it , making the operating cost over $2.00 a mile not including gasoline or maintainence. To reset malfuntioning sensor the battery is disconected to reboot the engine controlls reconected restart then turn hard left and then hard right, normal driving is resumed on this unit it only works untill you slow for traffic or to make a turn making the car and traffic around it extemely unsafe as the auto has sudden power loss. The recalls on auto are old and again bmw say no replacement parts. Phone messages to servicing dealer are unanswered and where I live ther is no dealer. My own search on the internet revealed all 5 series bmw have complaints of this malfunction. I am a cancer patient and using this vehicle to travel to treatments is going to kill me before the cancer. And maybe other innocent people too. I feel that bmw looking in to it is not enough action ntsb should take immediate action and bmw should be made liable for all repairs and responcible for the transportation of affected autos to a repair center as the autos are in fact unsafe to operate.
2007 BMW X5 fuel system complaints
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My wife drives the vehicle along with my 2 year old daughter in the back sometimes. The dealership says they don't have the parts available. Every morning, it takes 10 to 15 mins to start the car. The last week or so, the car doesn't start at all causing chaos for us to go to work. Last week my wife was backup and the car stalled. I am concerned with this as my wife and daughter are in the car the most. This could become a serious issue.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel system) however, the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced any failures. The VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Bmw is delaying the repair for the recall items. I have been trying to schedule an appointment for a month now and is constantly being told the parts are not available even for the 2013 recall item. The dealership I have been contacting is autonation bmw of mountain view, california. Their number is 650‑943‑1000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), 16v071000 (air bags), and 17v020000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags) and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 17v020000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 (air bags), 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel/propulsion). The parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Bmw has to fix this priority 3 recall, 2 are the front airbags,(inflator rupture could result in metal fragments striking the driver or other passengers, potentially resulting in serious injury or death) before some really bad can happen. 1 is the fuel tank leaks can cause fire another real bad option can happen. I have my bmw stalling last week was very bad, the car just stop on freeway with not control of the steering wheel was very scary and also my and my family life was in danger. When I go to bmw (kelly bmw columbus) they ignore completely the recall and they start to charge me 145 for stalling when should be free and see the attachment for what they try to charge me.I will like to get this fix soon as possible before me or my family can risk life. Thank you
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v071000 and 16v364000 (air bags), and 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
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.
Car had 56000 miles on it, at 99500 motor went, then air springs, parking brake, takata recall,when the transmission, vacuum pump, and how the recall on the fuel pump. Today the I drive went out in total myself and the warranty company have spend over 24000. Dollars on a car that per bmw is the ultimate driving machine, more like junk!!! And no parts in sight to repair the air bags or the fuel pump. I think a class action should be filed. I'm 58 years old not 18 I take good care of my cars. The car value on kelly blue book is only 12000. We need help to make bmw stand behind where quality not their hand in our back pockets, no car that cost 77500.00 in 2007 should have all these problems. A ford or chevy would do better. I've been told that bmw knew there was a problem with the 2007-2010 x5 with the 4.8 I engine and I drive but never made it good, just ask anyone that owned one. My last one I think kia would hold up better!!!!!!!!!!!! By the way the car has 125200 now, I'm afraid to drive it, it just quits with no warning.
Recently my vehicle has been smelling of gasoline. The cabin fills up with the odor. The outside of the vehicle smells when it is running or shortly after turning off the engine. In the last few months the smell has got worse. I only recently became aware of a recall specifying similar issues. I wanted to make record of my issue and complaint regarding my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v045000 (service brakes), 16v364000 (air bags), 16v746000 (fuel system), and 16v071000 (air bags). The parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was aware of the issues. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Updated 01/31/2017*ct
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.
Im afraid of the risk this can cause, I have 2 kids, please help.
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