The contact owns a 2011 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled, and the fuel pump message was displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle after the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had taken longer than normal to start before the failure had occurred. After the failure, the vehicle failed to start. Several service technicians went to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with a failed fuel pump connector at the intake, which caused the wiring harness to burn out and the fuel pump to fail. The contact was informed that the fuel pump and wiring harness had failed and needed to be replaced. The fuel pump was replaced, and a replacement wiring harness was ordered. The failure mileage was 193,000.
2011 BMW X5: fuel pump failure
13 of the 265 complaints about the 2011 BMW X5 describe fuel pump failure.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 1
Fuel pump failure by model year
What owners say
I got an engine malfunction warning light on my 2011 bmw x5. I brought it to a mechanic who told me the issue is the high pressure fuel pump. There is a recall for other bmws although mine is not on the list. The mechanic indicated this is an ongoing issue for my bmw and should be covered by a recall.
My car has been in the shop since 12/19/2017. My car was in the shop for the fuel pump recall and change of spark plugs. A year later it went back into the shop for replacing a fuel injector along with spark plugs. 2 months later its back in the bmw shop for fuel pressure pump & turbo hose. My car is constantly in the shop and I am paying for everything.
High pressure fuel pump failure on n55 engine. 10/10 manufacture date used the exact hpfp as the one that bmw extended the warranty on the n54 engine. When you pull out in front of traffic the engine goes into limp mode and no acceleration causing a major safety issue. Also it can just die leaving you stranded in the middle of nowhere.
Vanos bolts, engine and engine cooling, engine stall, coolant fuel pump
OVER ONE YEAR THERE ARE 3 RECALL INCOMPLETE WITH MY CAR: 1. FEB 05, 2016 the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER16V071, DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG 2. MAY 13,2016 the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER16V311 FRONT DRIVESHAFT 3. OCT 13,2016 the federal safety agency RECALL NUMBER16V746 IN-TANK FUEL PUMP
Takata recall.......no remedy yet, I have been waiting now close to 2 years. After speaking with 3 different dealers in my area, I'm told they have no idea when either recall will be fixed because the manufacturer has no parts.....gas smell in vehicle when driving , fuel pump recall, however, no timetable for fixing.
My 2011 bmw x5 3.0 sav was exhibiting rough starts on ignition and it stalled after a while and wouldn't start back up again. We had it towed to the dealership the first time and the vanos system was replaced( recall extended warranty). The next time it stalled and wouldn't start back up we were advised it was the starter so we had that replaced( $1163.36) along with the battery( $ 260) and then the driver side window wouldn't go down and the dash board lighting went out and the alarm wouldn't engage, the dealer advised us that it was a footwell module problem covered under extended warranty until 125,000 miles. All in all the car is rigged with problems. I have decided to look up all the federal safety agency recalls and have them done before anything else breaksdown. The federal safety agency has the vehicle down for both front driver and passenger air bags and also the in-tank fuel pump in addition to all the ones I mentioned above.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel pump); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
In-tank fuel pump. Bmw has not scheduled a service appointment to resolve issue. Recall campaign no. 16v‑746 , they claim no parts are available.
Vehicle shut down on busy road had it towed to work shop.mechanic said hpfp fuel pump failure common problem .rallye bmw said no warranty refuse to change it.
Vehicle caught on fire on 02/06/12 at 0300 while parked in garage. According to miami's fire department this was not deemed arson/vandalism, no evidence of forced entry or accelerate was noted. A recall for high pressure fuel pump has been issued for such model.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
- Risk
- The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 16V746000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2011 BMW X5 fuel pump
Is fuel pump failure a common problem on the 2011 BMW X5?
13 of 265 owner complaints about the 2011 BMW X5 (5%) mention fuel pump failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 BMW X5?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 BMW X5
Loss of power 27Check engine light 25Overheating 19Stalling 17Fire or smoke 13Engine failure 11Won't start 7Fuel smell 6Won't shift 6Knocking 5Hesitation 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Power steering loss 5
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