2009 BMW X5: won't start

Filed Jul 15, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · OR

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

Filed Apr 1, 2023 · MD

More than one time I have been traveling at regular speed and the vehicle will suddenly power off and shift into Park. While I’m driving, the battery still has power but the engine shuts off. I am suddenly stopped in the middle of the highway, turning in an intersection, going up a incline. I then try to start the vehicle and it will not turn over. The car remains stuck in park. Eventually the battery wears down and will not even engage the starter. But the lights and flashers will still be on. I have taken the car in multiple times to the bmw dealership telling them of the situation and they tell me it is not showing any problem. The vehicle does not give any warning and there are no engine or warning lights that appear. This happens at any time of day. There are constant complaints of these issues happening with multiple models of bmw.

Filed Sep 29, 2018 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · FL

2009 bmw x5 35d vehicle started to display various malfunction codes going into limp mode several times in the middle of traffic loosing power or sudden shut down of engine especially going over pumps or rough and uneven surfaces smoke was seen coming from under hood. Vehicle eventually had a no starting condition. Last display on idrive said ignition malfunction. Mechanic found main engine harness at back of cylinder head was burnt from the engine heat causing the insulation on the wires to be melted and in turn welded themselves together,used wire harness were purchase to replace defective harness but they all had the same problem after contacting the dealer about updated harness to correct problem the dealer admit that they do know about this issue but there is no recall for it. This is a fire hazard and something should be done by the manufacturer to correct it new harnesses will be burnt just like the old ones if it's not rectified

Filed Dec 14, 2017 · Fuel system · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. D. Patrick bmw in evansville, indiana was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the recall. The contact experienced a failure with the vehicle related to the recall in which the vehicle would not start when prompted. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Airbags, Fuel system · 87,050 miles · NV

I received a recall notice about air bags in august. I have still not received notification of parts. My bmw x5 is now having another very debilitating problem. It shuts off, stalls, won't start, emits very toxic and strong fumes of burning gas when I start my car and when im idling. The engine light up then , it shakes, it has no punch. I felt as though it was part of the other recall with the fuel pump and I took it to my local bmw dealership for diagnostics and they dismissed me, told me I had to pay more for more tests and that it absolutely was not the fuel pump recall. In the meantime I asked about the air bag recall and they said no they couldn't help. I complained and [xxx] of parts and service said fine, they would fix the airbags right then, but couldn't offer me a rental. After 3 hours and 3 hours more I could not stay because I had to work so he put that I request recallvwork on my car which is absolutely not true. I just couldn't stay. I needed to make an appointment for acday that I was off but he was very unhelpful. Well yesterday I received the originial recall letter for the fuel pump and im shocked once again that there is no solution at this time. I have a car that is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode. The fumes are giving me headaches, I've got 2 very dangerous recalls that say if I have problems pull over and for to dealership immediately. But nobody wants to help me. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).