2010 BMW X5: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 2, 2024 · Fuel system · 148,000 miles · PA · fire

The contact owns a 2010 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked and unoccupied for almost twelve hours, upon returning to the vehicle the battery was completely drained. The vehicle was jumpstarted and then driven to the residence. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway at the residence, he smelled something hot coming from the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and saw flames underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that the flames were coming from the fuel filter heater. The contact removed several items from the vehicle before connecting a nearby garden house and extinguished the fire. No injuries were sustained. The Fire Department was not notified of the fire. A Police report was not filed. The contact stated that the vehicle was no longer drivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 13V339000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Mar 1, 2024 · GA

Since October 2023, the BMW vehicles of the 2010-2012 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 SAV, X5 SAV, X6 SAC, AND Z4 have an open recall. According to their own acknowledgment, this recall poses a safety risk to the passengers of the vehicle. I am the owner of a BMW X5, and after several emails expressing my fear of using my car, and pointing out that in its current state, the vehicle cannot be sold. Additionally, it has caused me difficulties as I've had to use Uber and rely on my husband for transportation when he's not working. The only response I received was a phone call informing me that they are trying to find a solution. However, they suggested that if I detect a burning smell or experience any unusual symptoms while using the vehicle, I should take it for a diagnostic check. After that, they would order the necessary parts for the repair. In other words, they have a solution, but they seem to be waiting for something bad to happen before implementing the repair.

Filed Jun 17, 2020 · Engine · 125,000 miles · NY

While driving a short distance at low speeds through a city, a yellow warning message came onto the screen, alerting me that the vehicle was overheating and to drive carefully. Only seconds later a second warning message came onto the screen, this time red, telling me that the engine has overheated and I need to stop driving immediately. As I slowed I could hear a loud fan noise and began to smell burning plastic. I immediately contacted a technician to schedule a repair. I was told it is a very common problem with the coolant pump, and upon further investigation, I discovered that it has LED to very costly repairs on top of potentially dangerous situations. I even discovered that there may be a class action lawsuit for the faulty parts, and in some models have been recalled. I contacted bmw directly and they told me my vehicle was not eligible for any extended warranty or recall.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Electrical · 143,000 miles · WA · fire

I drove my bmw x5 to work was there from 1045 am to around 730pm drove to the store about a mile away then drove to the gas station put gas in, then drive to a near by outside mall. Went in for about 15 mins came out my windows were completely "fogged" open the door and smoke came rolling out. Open all the doors to locate the fire open the back and flames came shooting out from under the back panel. I open it and tried to put out the fire with some near by clothes. A bystander ran into the store to get a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. The fire department was called. Took pictures and said it was the battery that started on fire.

Filed Feb 7, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 47,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2010 bmw x5. While driving 35 MPH, the contact observed and smelled smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle into a parking lot where it caught fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v683000 (engine and engine cooling) and was informed parts were not available. The failure mileage was 47,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.