2008 BMW X5: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jun 30, 2022 · Engine · 107,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while pulling into a parking space, he saw smoke coming through the vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact then parked and opened the hood but could not find any issues. The contact was able to continue driving however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced and the failure was associated to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 27, 2022 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, she smelled a strong burning plastic odor coming through the A/C vents. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V119000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that she would be responsible for the cost of the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the engine emitted abnormal loud knocking sounds and the vehicle started shuddering. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to her residence and turned the vehicle off. Upon restarting the vehicle, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle onto the ground. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Consumer did reach out to BMW USA and they took the information and have asked the consumer to wait a week while they do their investigation. Consumer has reached out several times now since then and they have stated that there is nothing they can do at the moment. They say that it should be okay to drive the car until they are able to fix it. The car is not safe to drive and when turned on is very shaky, the engine is loud and gives off strong gas fumes.

Filed Jan 23, 2022 · Electrical · NJ

Car engine stalled. Needed to be jumped. The battery was brand new, was changed a few days ago.

Filed Jan 18, 2022 · Fuel system · 85,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the driver’s air bag replacement and the fuel pump replacement recall; however, after the recall repairs, the vehicle stalled inadvertently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the fuel pump twice. The contact stated that the failure recurred while at the stop light in the middle lane of a road. The contact was able to move the vehicle to the side of the road with the assistance of the police patrol. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle the next day; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who installed a fuel pump relay switch; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who took the vehicle apart and diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact advised the dealer to forward the fuel pump for replacement; however, the dealer denied and advised the contact that he had to pay for the part if the repair was not completed at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Filed Nov 27, 2018 · Electrical, Fuel system · 141,244 miles · NY

Kept getting mail about a recall my car had didnt think it was that important so I stalled the process a little until I kept getting mail non stop about the matter so I finally find the time to take my car to get the recall done of course I imagined it will be a walk in the park due to the fact that it was free of charge , so after I get the recall done for fuel pump and airbags I pick vehicle up from the dealer everything seems to be fine , next day comes my car leaves me stranded on a random block and completely shuts down on me , what makes matters worst now im stuck somewhere and have to get a tow truck to take me somewhere im not bothering or move me out the way , I contact the dealer tel them whats going on they make me pay a tow truck to bring the car to them again , so I bring the car to the dealer and let them check over the work they just did on my car because I wasnt having any problems with my car before this literally none maybe a lightbulb went out that was about it nothing else even passes inspection with flying colors , so anyways pass that now they telling me that the problem is in the fuel system that they just was suppose to replace mind you I never had a problem with my vehicle and ive owned it a few years , so now I got this recall done and now this problem comes up , so now I agree to pay them 1100$ just to fix something that was suppose to be free which im not happy about one bit not only they take longer then they suppose too working on my car but few days after I pay them and take my vehicle now the same problem again !! Get stranded so now im not thinking going back because I cant afford to have something else come up and have to pay once again ! So as of now I had to take my car to my own personal mechanic so he can fix a problem my car never had prior to this recall visit im furious and spend over 3000 trying to clean up the dealers mess !

Filed Nov 2, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 122,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving 50-70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was applied, but the brakes failed to respond and the vehicle stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2018 · Engine · 111,778 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled while going up a steep hill without warning. The vehicle was taken to rusnak bmw (3645 auto mall dr, thousand oaks, ca 91362, (805) 433-9576) where it was diagnosed with a failed valve in the engine. The contact was informed by the dealer that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to cost. The manufacturer was notified and a case was opened. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 111,778. *tt

Filed Mar 15, 2017 · Fuel system · 7,300 miles · CA

My 2008 x5 sport 4.8i with 76,000 miles in nor ca has had 3 petrifying episodes of engine stalling in the middle of the street while driving my kids to school and myself to work at low speed -sub 40mph in middle of 2016 and early 2017! Thanks god we were saved and did not get rear ended from oncoming traffics because I was able to quickly pull the vehicle over into a side street and store plaza, but the incidents were frightful and traumatized our well-being! 2 out of 3 incidents, the vehicle could not be driven (made loud engine noise and could not start with engine light lid up) and it was towed to a bmw certified shop for repair. First and second incidents were the faulty fuel pump and the faulty oxygen sensor was for the third incident and both parts were replaced with the repair cost was more than $2000. I have had the faulty fuel pump issues repaired because safety of our family and safety of other drivers on the road comes first. Bmw has recently issue the recall on faulty fuel pump late 2016 and the part will not be available until late spring 2017. Bmw should voluntarily issue reimbursement notice for all of the repair costs on any recalled issues that were taken prior to the recalls posted to illustrate good faith to its customers. In early march 2017 we have decided to buy a reliable and safer vehicle (not a bmw) because our 2008 x5 4.8i is not safe and too distressful for us to drive and also for the safety of other drivers on the road. For the amount of money we have paid for this sport 4.8i x5 brand new in 2008, we nor anyone else would not expect that it has had many faulty and malfunction on its basic safety parts and also on other parts. Bmw should get its act together and be accountable for all of these basic safety and reliable parts to live up to its name and theme as the ultimate driving machine and not as a potential ultimate killing machine!

Filed Nov 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 126,000 miles · SC

Engine stalled at traffic light. Unable to restart car. Everything completely locked down. Car had to be towed.

Filed Nov 22, 2015 · Fuel system · 10 miles · NY

The car would not startor stall at the traffic light

Filed Aug 25, 2015 · Engine · 57,000 miles · IN

Car stalled and the message appeared on the dash board "engine too hot. Pull over and contact bmw representative". The issue is the water pump going bad causing engine to become hot. The dealer is saying that a new water pump is required.

Filed May 28, 2015 · Engine · 47,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 bmw x5. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. After restarting the vehicle, a rumbling noise was heard coming from the engine. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 47,000.