2011 BMW X5 transmission problems

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · WV

I own a 2011 BMW x5. the federal safety agency shows 15 recalls for my vehicle type; however, the federal safety agency must be relying upon BMW for the VIN numbers as: 1.) my vehicle doesn't show up for recalls; 2.) I have never been contacted by BMW for many of those recalls - in fact, I have not received a letter from BMW in many many years, and among the 15 recalls above, I have never received any notification of for at least October 20, 2023 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V707000 Camshaft Timing Bolts May Loosen Causing Stall Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. April 18, 2018 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V248000 Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure October 30, 2017 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V683000 PCV Heater may Short Circuit March 2, 2017 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V138000 Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail May 17, 2016 the federal safety agency CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V311000 Front Driveshaft Universal Joint may Fail. When I call BMW, they say there are no recalls outstanding on my vehicle and this the federal safety agency states there are recalls, but does not associate my VIN with the recalls, so say there are no recalls outstanding. The most prominent recent issue was that when my BMW dealership diagnosed a check engine light in my vehicle, they wanted to replace a SCR DEF active tank for $3,000, but it turned out that BMW had an almost 100% failure rate for the same part and issued an extended warranty for this part under their technical bulletin SI B01 23 16. They denied replacing the parts under the warranty stating that it was limited to 10 years/120,000 miles. I had only 101,600 miles on my car, but they stated the 10 year limited out the warranty from the in-service date. However, my car had many emission system related issues including just a few years previous.

Filed Nov 17, 2023 · Brakes, Steering · AZ

Transfer case actuators plastic gear(s) might be worn out due to bad quality of the material used. On some of the BMW X5 models there was a problem with the differentials and a recall was issued to fix those. But some how some cars with particular VINs went missing in that. Codes thrown by my system are : 005219, 005F3A, 006EC4 Code 005F3A signifies that the Transfer case actuator is not engaging properly. This problem put me at risk when taking a U-turn as the gears did not engage properly and my car did not accelerate on time. The on coming traffic came very close and I somehow avoided a T-bone Collison. My cars dashboard produces warning signs occasionally when the actuator does not engage. This is a big problem as the 4x4 system stops working and puts the car in RWD mode. In winters this could be dangerous to people driving as it happens without the driver's attention. I have attached reports from the federal safety agency for the same issue on other BMW models where a recall was issued. I request the federal safety agency to issue a recall on 2011 BMW X5 xdrive 35i as the same issue persists.

Filed Jun 20, 2022 · Acceleration, Engine · NY

As I was slowing down to make a turn, the vehicle went into neutral and shut off. I immediately turned it back on and put it in drive and the same thing occurred moments later. I start it again and drove away enough to safely park. I let the car rest in the off position for 30 minutes and it drove fine. There were no warning lights and the vehicle is well maintained with scheduled services. I contacted the nearest reputable mechanic and explained the situation. I drove it there. They found no faulty codes when they plugged in the computer and the battery has no issues. The vehicle drives fine now, but this is very concerning especially since this took place in local traffic.

Filed Feb 1, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · NV

The SUVs drive belt has come loose and was ingested through the front crankshaft seal, causing engine issues such as oil starvation leading to engine damage and unknown check engine codes. The SUV has been confirmed to have belt fragments inside the engine. I have video documentation.

Filed Sep 25, 2021 · Transmission · CO

Under normal driving conditions on city roads the universal joint literally shattered. There is no aftermarket upgrades and no unlicensed work done the vehicle. I had just got it back from the dealership and they checked over it and it checked out good. This is outlandish I don’t understand why my vehicle is not within the recall.

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 76,000 miles · IL

While driving home from work, the engine light came on and reduced speed on i95 interstate 95south in chicago. I have spend over $18,000 on engine issue and high consumption of oil is also a major issue. There is a severe engine issue that may lead to an auto accident while driving. Once the engine reduce power it's very difficult to pull the truck over to safety. The whole x5 5.0i needs to be recalled.

Filed Feb 28, 2021 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · OK

Transfer case: slipping and hesitation in motion/driving and acceleration. Also popping and slipping in front end near front wheels... Looked up online troubleshooting and found problems with 2011 model design

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Transmission · 171,171 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x5. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he heard a grinding noise coming from center of vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v138000 (power train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 171,171.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Transmission · 137,000 miles · PA

Vehicle is having issue with front driveshaft universal joints. Shaking, and loss of power while driving on highway, transmission malfunction light comes on. Vehicle is not stationary at any time this problem occurs. Took vehicle to nearest mechanic, who is ase certified and bmw . Said that vehicle needs front drive shaft. Explained that there is recall 17v‑138 on my vehicle. Recommended contacting local bmw service for replacement. Technician states that driveshaft is failing at same area as recall explains. When contacting tom hesser bmw of scranton, pa, was told vehicle had service action performed in 2015 (prior to si b26 02 17) under previous owner at around 57,000 miles. Extended warranty covers 10 years or 120,000 miles. Vehicle has 137,000. Asked if vehicle could be covered under bmw customer goodwill. Was denied for not being a regular customer. Filed a formal complaint with bmw north america. Defective part was replaced with defective part which has only lasted 60,000 miles and now endangers more accidents as vehicle driveshaft could catastrophically fail at any point. Recall has not addressed issue of safety and reliability.

Filed Feb 1, 2021 · Airbags, Suspension · CA

Driveshaft feels like its failing ive read forums about airbags being a safety issue