2008 BMW X5: engine overheating

Filed Jul 11, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · OR

My 2008 BMW X5 was taken to a shop to be diagnosed due to Diagnosis as followed:( low coolant light coming on) “coolant crossover pipe from timing belt cover leaking” it is available for inspection, although it is not safe to drive. The low coolant light went off after I put more in it and did not come back on. Me and my then 10 month old were picking my 14 year old up from school and I noticed smoke pouring out of the hood. There was no warning lights or anything. Then the air conditioner started to blow smoke out as well. I cut the car off and it continued to smoke for approximately an hour. The car was about to catch on fire with no warning lights and the hazardous smoke out of the vents. The problem was diagnosed by Dan’s Auto Center. I can not move my car because it will smoke at the engine and cause a fire risk. The low coolant sensor came on a few days after purchased. I took it to get it diagnosed and the cost from that place quoted approximately 3,000 dollars. I put coolant in it and did not drive it for awhile. The sensor went off and the coolant was still full. There were no signs, no sensor, no overheating, just all the sudden huge clouds of smoke coming from my hood of the car. BMW has a lot of recalls for this same situation, but my car (year) is not listed.I do not understand this. Please add my car to the list, this is a 2000 to 3000 job and I have to get my car towed to a place if I ever can. Can I take this to a BMW Place and ask them to fix due to other recalls? This was very scary for me and my children. “The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles, a melting intake manifold, and potentially fire,”according to BMW.

Filed Dec 11, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN · fire

On 12/10/2022 I was driving to work and my BMW started smelling of like electrical fire. I pulled over on a exit in Sweetwater, TN and upon exiting the vehicle I noticed flames under the hood of the car. The car was on fire somewhere in the engine. A passerbuyer stopped and called 911 for me Christianburg, TN fire Dept. done the report. But BMW has a recall on this vehicle for over 1yr with no remedy to fix knowing the car can catch on fire. Luckily I was not injured but I suffered a total loss from my vehicle. Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (pcv) the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN ID: 22V119000 Report Date: Mar 02, 2022 Consequence: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. What You Should Do: This recall supersedes and expands previous the federal safety agency recalls 17V‑683 and 19V‑273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous the federal safety agency recalls 17V‑683 and 19V‑273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417. Summary: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X

Filed Apr 24, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · AK

this vehicle is dangerous and I cannot drive it without it smoking and overheating, exhaust or fumes get inside the vehicle not safe for my family, I bought it last year and have had problems since and I cant get it fixed. I tried to call the BMW office last year to no avail and no returned calls, I constantly had to fill coolant when driving and afraid to drive no more because smoke from engine and smell of smoke is frightening while on the road. can't drive this vehicle anymore

Filed Mar 10, 2022 · Transmission · CA

while driving in a highway far from any measure city, the car start slowing down and overheating signal showed up. fan start running like a jet engine. after towing it to a mechanic. it turns out the water pump failed a long with thermostat and the plastic resurve water leaked. it seams like a design fault to make a plastic resurve water that hold hot water. the car had 121000 mile. coast was $5400

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Engine · 120,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the coolant level low, pull over warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact was able to drive home and added coolant into coolant reservoir however, the coolant leaked out. Prior to the failure, the contact stated that the engine fan could be heard from the engine while driving at various speeds, and that light gray smoke would emit from the engine. The contact had an independent mechanic come to her home who inspected the vehicle and informed her of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12e029000 (engine and engine cooling) which he linked to the failure. The contact then called the manufacturer who notified her that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Engine · 100,150 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat with the engine fans running high. A warning message on the instrument panel also read, "if you keep driving, the vehicle will catch fire. The contact immediately pulled over and shutoff the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective water pump. Upon investigation, the contact linked his failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 12e029000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was contacted and informed him that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,150.

Filed Jun 7, 2019 · Engine · 140,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated on its own and the overheat indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in ft washington, pa where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · CO

While driving my vehicle in motion, a warning sensor came on stating that my vehicle engine was overheating. Then, my vehicle came to a complete stop, making it unable to drive.

Filed Jan 15, 2018 · Engine · 53,715 miles · NC

Water pump problem of the 2008 bmw x5 engine overheated warning message illuminated when driving on high way with 65mph with a reduced power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 53k.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Engine · 69,000 miles · NJ

Overheating issue. I fixed the thermostat and the water hose but car immediately overheated once I got on the highway. This caused the car to immediately shut down on the freeway. This was a very dangerous situation.

Filed Mar 20, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

Engine, acceleration shutdown (on interstate highway - 2/26/16); monitor display false message of "warning: engine hot; overheating." engine not hot or overheated; cool to touch. Coolant level full. Car disabled. Car gave 45 seconds at full acceleration before sounding high pitched fan noise, then displaying "warning message" on center monitor, then losing pedal acceleration power on extremely busy interstate 87 south highway at night, with intermittent emergency shoulder access. Dangerous to maintain maneuverability to safety with high velocity trucks and cars barreling alongside vehicle. Suspected part defect is "electronic temperature gauge" sensor, causing car to instantly disable when it isn't hot. Car is seldom driven and under 40,000 miles. Problem is suspect and reported on a variety of bmw series, including every model year x5 at: http://repairpal.com/cooling-system-component-failure-after-60000-miles-139 and http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=561024.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Engine · 37,000 miles · IL

My 2008 x5 3.0si started just out of the blue to have this super loud fan noise while driving in town to pick up my kids. It was not even hot outside so I was wondering what's wrong with it. Also got the water overheating warning. Brought the car to the dealer and it was determined that the water pump was faulty. Cost me almost $1400.00 and the car had only 37000 miles on the clock. Why is there no recall for the 2008 6cylinder engine?