2009 BMW X5 engine problems

Filed Jun 20, 2025 · Engine · 175,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated, and the engine seized. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was a certified BMW mechanic, where it was diagnosed with VANOS bolts failure. The contact was informed that the VANOS bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V707000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. In addition, the contact stated that the dealer confirmed the failure and declined to perform a diagnostic test due to the age of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2025 · Engine · 230,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact stated that after pulling into a parking space there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle and the engine started overheating. The contact added coolant immediately. There were no warning lights illuminated. The failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the water pump, thermostat, and heater hoses had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the coolant had leaked out and the engine started overheating. The contact added more coolant to the coolant reservoir; however, the failure recurred 20 miles later. After parking the vehicle, the contact became aware that oil was leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle had not been returned to the mechanic. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure however, the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Jul 15, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OR

Crank no start scanner saying it is in 3rd gear not park.

Filed Jan 12, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

My engine is being effected by the recall. There is smoke and a burning smell coming from my engine. The Recall was issued March 2 2002 and today is January 11, 2022. My truck is driving worse daily and I can not get it inspected because it will not read my system.

Filed Dec 9, 2022 · Engine · SC

The contact owns a 2009 BMW X5. The contact 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Dec 3, 2021 · Engine · CA

EGR Cooler leaking soot/exhaust into engine compartment.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Engine · 119,000 miles · MO

Car began to overheat while driving on highway, exited highway to city street, then the alert for low coolant came on. Immediately found a place to park to keep engine from being compromised. Allowed to cool, opened reservoir and coolant was low. Added one gallon of approved coolant. Drove for 5 miles. Car sat for several hours. Started car, alert came back on. Checked beneath vehicle, all of the coolant leaked onto the ground.

Filed May 6, 2020 · Engine · FL

2009 bmw x5. Consumer writes in regards to defective diesel engine vehicle. *ld

Filed Dec 7, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · CA

I own a 2009 bmw x5 diesel. Bmw has recognized an issue with a sensor in the selective catalytic reduction (scr) active tank. The tank stores diesel fluid. Diesel fluid is added into diesel to reduce the amount of emissions that is released from the vehicle. Bmw extended the warranty for this part but it is unknown how they determine the amount of this extension. My vehicle is over the extended warranty by 4 months but under the mileage limit by 40,000 miles. This issue should be a recall call and not an extended warranty with limited time to repair the issue. I attempted to resolve this with sean s. At bmw customer relations by informing him that this is my commuter vehicle and I have to drive this car every day. I also informed him that if not resolved this will lead to a large amount of pollution released to the environment. Sean s. Acting as a representative of bmw north america stated they are only concerned about their business and their bottom line and only will assist me if I'm a loyal customer. They viewed me as not a smart business move to fix the issue and indicated they are not concern for the environment and ok for me to continue to drive this car that is putting out 10x the amount of pollution as gas. Researching the internet there are many bmw x5 owners driving their vehicle with this defective sensor and many using hacks to trick the ecu and many using alternative non oem parts and forcing a fitment. All of this is due to the limited time bmw is offering to fix this issue and the extreme cost of the repair at a bmw service center.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Engine · 43,886 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x5. While the vehicle was at a stop, the engine revved high and the high temperature indicator illuminated. The contact added water and oil and continued driving, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to bmw of monterey (831‑920‑0743, located at 1 geary plz, seaside, ca 93955) where it was diagnosed that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 43,886. *as the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired at owners cost of $1318.