2011 BMW X5: engine overheating

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 111,000 miles · NY

Drove my vehicle in to the bmw dealer for coolant leak/water pump service and oil change. The next day they inform me the car stalled during a standard test drive after the service was performed. The were unable to specify what caused the engine to stall and did not release diagnostics to me but told me that a new engine was needed. Ny state dept of vehicle forwarded a report stating vanos faults. There are currently bmw recalls for engine and engine cooling, electric auxiliary water pump failure, and an unspecified recall for vanos bolts unit that loosen or break over time causing the engine to have reduced power or stall. My VIN number is not under these recalls but should be.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Engine · 48,000 miles · WA

While driving on highway, the engine overheated, loss of power, stop driving message appeared on dashboard. Car towed to dealership, diagnosed issue due to water pump failure.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. While driving various speeds, the vehicle went into limp mode due to a failure with the auxiliary water pump. The failure caused the engine to overheat and prevented the vehicle from accelerating past 35 MPH. The dealer (germain bmw of naples, 11286 tamiami trail n, naples, fl 34110, (239) 302-3837) initially diagnosed and replaced the radiator, reservoir tank, reservoir cap, and thermostat; however, the failure recurred. The contact noticed that an unknown manufacturer recall campaign was issued. The dealer and manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was excluded and that the auxiliary water pump needed to be replaced, which was not correctly diagnosed when the failure first occurred. The vehicle was to be repaired by the dealer. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Engine · 108,000 miles · VA

Auxiliary water pump failed which caused engine overheating. When I called bmw us and my local bmw dealer - bmw of alexandria, va I was denied for repairs, despite there was a recall for my particular car and model. According to my car repair history that recall was never performed.

Filed Mar 15, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 86,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. While operating the vehicle, the temperature gauge indicated that the engine had overheated. Upon inspection, it was discovered that hot water had leaked from the engine area. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (united bmw, 11458 alpharetta hwy, roswell ga) where it was diagnosed that the water pump and thermostat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but while leaving the dealer, the vehicle began to violently shake and rattle. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the drive shaft and transfer case failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Mar 11, 2017 · Engine · 81,100 miles · FL

When driving down the road, I heard a loud fan noise coming from the engine. I did a quick systems check to see if all systems were ok- they were. About 1/10 of a mile later, my car indicated that it was overheating and that I had reduced power. I couldn't drive over 35 miles per hour. Within the next 45 seconds, as I'm getting onto an interstate, my engine shuts off completely and I lose all power. I never had any warning and there is no way to tell engine temperature on this car. After having my vehicle towed and diagnosed by a certified dealer, I was told that the thermostat, water pump and expansion tank all needed to be replaced. I was informed that one of these items failed and caused the other two to break with extended use. This cost me $1990. There was no way I could have prevented this from happening. I've always had my car serviced at the recommended intervals.

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · 67,000 miles · NC

I purchased car 2011-sole owner dealer state replaces engine pulley bolt 2012? Driving in dark and rain in mountains nc 1/24/17. All of a sudden lost ability to steer without a lot of force. Then got dash errors "charging malfunction", "engine overheating" transmission failure "no ABS" "drive cautiously ""turn off engine". I could not turn steering wheel hard enough to get off road. Pulled barely to side and turned engine off. Completely stranded and scared to death. Same broken bolt to be replaced. This is lethal situation and I am stuck with a killer car. Cannot afford to dump it. This car has required towing several times for engine failure that was "repaired". But I don't know what was done. In prior separate incident I was driving along engine light came on car sputtered and stopped-required towing. And takata recall also still waiting for airbags shoot shards. Bmw will not replace. They think it is not hot in nc. I call 104 degrees hot.

Filed Nov 23, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that the engine failed and smoke emitted under the hood while driving. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection where it was diagnosed that the fuel diesel heather failed, causing the vehicle to overheat. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v339000 (fuel system, diesel). The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Nov 22, 2016 · Engine · 62,000 miles · PA

Engine cooling system coolant pump speed outside the tolerance recall (code: 3792) my car was over heating, so I turned off the engine on the highway 202. After that I let me car cool down, but when I tried to start it again, the engine still overheated.

Filed Jul 4, 2016 · Engine · 66,000 miles · MD

Driving my wife and kids on a busy city street traveling 30 MPH. Suddenly without warning engine overheat needs to cool down warning appeared. I turned on the hazard lights. Vehicle began to slow down and we were almost hit twice. Was able to pull over and proceeded down a side street. Engine overheat shut down engine warning which appeared in red came up so I stopped the vehicle and turned off the engine for an hour. My family sat for an hour hoping the engine would cool off but to no avail. We were left stranded @ 1:30am in baltimore city which is known for senseless random acts of violence.

Filed May 27, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. While driving at an unknown speed, the engine overheated warning message illuminated and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the water pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2016 · Engine · 100,100 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. While driving 55 MPH, a warning message on the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was overheating. The contact pulled over to the roadside and observed the engine, but there was no indication that it overheated. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v161000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,100.