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: gas smell in the cabin
6 of the 265 complaints about the 2011 BMW X5 describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 79,000
- recalls
- 1
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
- 20173
- 20151
- 20131
- 20123
- 20116
- 20104
- 20091
- 20083
- 20072
- 20021
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that the check engine light illumunated. The vehicle would roughly turn off and had a sound of the engine still running when the vehicle was turned off and parked. The dealer checkered flag bmw 5225 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23462 (866) 414-7820 stated that the extended warranty did not cover the issue.the egr cooler that cools the exhaust fumes was diagnosed as the issue and needed to be replaced and there were no recalls. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 81,719.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
My 2011 x5 has an egr cooler leak, which is leaking diesel exhaust under the hood andinto the cabin of the car. The engine and egr cooler is covered in black soot and there is a strong diesel exhaust smell under the hood and in the cabin of the car. The egr cooler is leaking diesel exhaust constantly while the car is running. Bmw service center and a third party service center have confirmed this issue and said that they have encountered many cases with the same issue. They do not know why a recall has not been issued because diesel exhaust can cause cancer and poses a significant health risk. Bmw has recalled the egr valve but not the egr cooler.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes from the engine could be smelled while in the cabin. The contact also stated that the power assist on the brakes failed and that both failures recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that in order to remedy the brake failure, a valve would have to be replaced. The technician was unable to replicate the exhaust failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage was 20,000.
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 smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2011 BMW X5?
6 of 265 owner complaints about the 2011 BMW X5 (2%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2011.
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 13Fuel pump 13Engine failure 11Won't start 7Won't shift 6Knocking 5Hesitation 5Jerking 5Oil consumption 5Power steering loss 5
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