I was driving on the highway with a posted speed limit of 70 MPH with my family on a road trip. The check engine light came on and said engine is overheatted and power is reduced. When I tried to press down on the gas, the car would not go faster. Traffic was a bit heavy and I was going 70 MPH with traffic behind me. It was nerve wrecking to slow down (because the car isn't producing any power because the engine is overheatted) due to physics and needing to pull over to the side of a busy highway. When I took the car to the mechanic, they told me the water pump has failed. My car only has 55k miles on it.
2012 BMW X5 engine complaints
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Last saturday 11/11/2017, we as a family (me, my wife and my 6 year old child), started to go on a 3 hour drive from our home to telimena state park to watch for the fall foliage colors through the beautiful telimena national scenic byway in arkansas. It is part of a huge ouachita national forest. Little did we know that we are first timers and we did not anticipate our t-mobile cell phone signals will quit on us. Everything was going good until a point where my engine almost quit on me with a warning message "engine is now working at a reduced speed and advised to see nearest bmw dealer", we were on a speed of about 60mph and the car does not accelerate all of a sudden, it was extremely extremely scary and terrifying. With all the traffic, we barely managed to divert a potential accident and pulled over to the side and shut down the car. We managed to survive the sudden engine quitting on us on a speedy road. This is extremely life threatening. We did not have our cell phone signal and we were stranded for some help for about 4 hours. We did not want to take chances driving this car and do another life threatening experience. We managed to get some help and get out of there. Next day with some help, I managed to drive the car slowly by myself and a friend following me. We made it to the dealership in bmw plano. Recently I had a recall work done with bmw plano on 10/30-11/1 for 3 items. Front airbag, front driveshaft, mass airflow sensor. Yesterday they returned the car mentioning that the issue is possibly related to other unrelated items. (1) charge pipe near throttle body is cracked / torn / leaked.. Charge pipe codes seen during smoke testing I bought this car on 30th dec 2016 when the mileage on the car was around 48000 miles and it was working fine up until this life threatening and terrifying situation now at current mileage of 57000 miles.
2012 bmw x5 xdrive50i purchased 10-25-2014 as certified pre-owned from bmw of austin with 54,554 miles and extended warranty to 8-1-17 or 100,000 miles. All service work and maintenance pertaining to engine done at bmw of austin on time as scheduled. Numerous recall work performed under warranty. Numerous issues with engine hesitation during acceleration reported to dealer, investigated by dealer, and supposedly "fixed" by dealer. Problems with engine hesitation at acceleration persisted. Problem reported twice to dealer the last month of eligible warranty alone along with statement that engine was burning through an excessive about of bmw supplied synthetic oil (on 7/5/17 and again on 7/21/17). Engine finally seized entirely on 10/25/17 at 89,000 miles while driving at 50 MPH and was towed to bmw of austin. Service rep stated they could not get the engine started and requested approval to crack open the engine compartment to investigate. The work was approved and he said there was "unusual and several scoring on the number 6 cylinder that would require replacing the engine." this type of catastrophic engine failure is not usual for a well maintained engine. The numerous recalls on this vehicle are suspect in the early engine failure. The known defects in material parts associated with the front drive shaft being the most suspect. To date, bmw USA is only willing to offer $5000 towards repair or trade in (now only worth $2500 due to non-functioning engine). I strongly believe this issue should be handled under the 10 year/120000 mile extended warranty provided by bmw for repairs related to the aforementioned recalls. They disagree.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being reversed, the steering wheel seized and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to faulkner bmw located at: 1530 manheim pike, lancaster, pa 17601, (717) 569-4269, to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the idler pulley bolt fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v550000 (steering, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Power steering tensioner bolt broke causing belt to come off and power steering to fail. Note: this was a part already replaced on recall 25000 miles previously. Vehicle was in motion.
The egr cooler for cooling the exhaust is defective. This is covered under emissions warranty in the state of california, but not in il.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, as all power was lost. The contact stated was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with bolts to the variable camshaft timing adjustment (vanos) unit housing become loose or fractured. The vehicle was not repaired by the independent mechanic but was towed to bmw of santa maria dealer located at 2150 s college dr, santa maria, ca 93455 (805) 614-0306 to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v176000 (engine and engine cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. Upon starting the vehicle and while driving, the low coolant level warning indicator illuminated. The contact added coolant to the vehicle, but the warning indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to global imports bmw (500 interstate n pkwy, atlanta, ga 303369 (800) 294-1853) where it was diagnosed that the oil filter housing gasket needed replacement and the coolant was contaminated due to fractured coolant and oil lines. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made of the failure and stated that the warranty was expired. No further assistance could be offered. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and the dealer and a reduced repair price was agreed upon. The contact also spoke with several unknown bmw dealers who informed him that many other vehicle owners had the same failure and it was a design flaw in the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 59,800.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the check engine indicator illuminated. In addition, a message displayed indicating that the vehicle experienced an engine failure. The vehicle was taken to valencia bmw (23435 valencia blvd, valencia, ca 91355) where the dealer provided an unknown diagnosis and unknown repairs. The failure recurred and the vehicle failed to accelerate again. The vehicle was taken back to valencia bmw where the dealer again provided an unknown diagnosis and unknown repairs. The failure recurred two more times, and the vehicle was taken back to valencia bmw and given an unknown diagnosis and unknown repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that they would try to repair the vehicle, but that it would take time to review the case; however, a case manager would be in touch. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
Scr catalytic converter failure and nox sensor failure in diesel exhaust system on a 54,1xx mile vehicle -- much too early for these systems to fail . The system alerted me of a "exhaust fluid incorrect" cel with a 200 mil count down timer. This count down time renders the vehicle immobile if you do not bring it into the bmw dealer within this mileage. This count down timer could have left me literally stranded in the middle of no where if I were to take this vehicle on any road trip or extended travel. I believe it is absolutely criminal that bmw can disable your vehicle on an emission related issue potentially leaving you stranded. Yes, I would have (and have) brought the vehicle in for repair -- immobilizing the vehicle is absolutely ridiculous and should not be allowed and is very unsafe and could have caused me and my family harm. I have a 2 year old and a 3 month old that could have been left stranded. I'm afraid to drive this vehicle with my family now.
The egr cooler was discovered to be leaking harmful exhaust underneath the vehicle. This harmful exhaust could eventually be breathed in while the engine is running and the vehicle remains parked to run the air conditioner. Based on the mileage of my vehicle which is at 75,000 miles, the part is not covered under the emissions warranty. The odd part here is that my vehicle received a full inspection at 60,000 miles and there was no sign of any exhaust leak at this time. All that the vehicle is used for is to get groceries and bring the kids back and forth to school. Right now I am in a bad position where the cost to replace the egr cooler is nearly $2,000. If an inspection was performed just prior to 70,000 miles then this part would have been covered under the emissions warranty because I live in california.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
One week ago, cooling fan made high speed noise. It kept went on and off. One week later, "engine hot" sign turned on while I'm driving on highway. I turned off the engine and turned on 20 minutes later. After I turned on, engine oil level shows up empty, 0. We changed engine oil when 45,000 miles and current is 50,000 miles.
Vehicle mileage 56,341mi. Vehicle engine would crank but not start after coming out of business while running errands. Dash warning message "engine malfunction" was present. Codes read via generic obd2 device were p10e4, p10f5,p10e5,b2aaa. These codes are related to the valvetronic system in the engine. Checked related fuses and no problem. Had to get vehicle towed to dealer. Dealer diagnosed that the valvetronic system error. Vehicle was first reprogrammed and issue remained. Valvetronic system was replaced due to dtcs that LED them to believe eccentric shaft was stuck. Talking with the technician the eccentric shaft was not stuck and he assumed the actuator\ motor had failed. Per bmw instructions the entire system was replaced though. Technician stated that he has done many replacements of valvetronic systems and the parts were already in stock which raised a flag to me. The engine was reassembled and the engine would still not start. There were faults left in the engine control unit. Apparently the engine control unit was damaged by actuator\ motor that was drawing high current.(confirmed by bmw service engineer) engine control unit was replaced and reprogrammed and engine is now reported to be in operational condition. Bmw and dealer has discounted the service and provided a loaner vehicle but based on information from the technician this entire repair could possibly be a recallable item as it can leave the end user stranded and with a healthy repair bill with a vehicle that is not too far out of warranty. Repair bill has been uploaded.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving 50 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because it stalled abruptly while in traffic. According to the contact, the vehicle was diagnosed thirteen times for engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and insisted that the contact bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 16,000. ..updated 10/18/16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. The contact stated that the check engine, brake light, and tire pressure warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pan gasket and power steering pump had leaked and needed to be replaced. The contact had the software updated; however, the power steering pump and oil pan gasket were not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not provided.
At 50,000 miles water pump malfunction. Cost to repair a product with less lifespan than a set of tires, $1400. No recall listed, delear said that this is a normal occurrence with this model.
Engine malfunction, reduced power, error mesage this morning. Just had to have egr replaced 5 days ago (@52,000 miles) at the tune of $1005.00....now my car will only go 35 MPH. Car started making a "whistling sound" on 11/07 during acceleration....then today, it started "rattling" them engine malfunction message came on and power went away!
Engine bulkhead covers are broken due to extreme heat. Per tsb sib-51-34-11 by bmw, this can cause corrosion inside the engine. Bmw should cover this repair free of charge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x5. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the engine malfunction light illuminated and the warning message engine malfunction reduced engine power displayed on the instrument panel and the engine powered down. The vehicle was merged off the freeway and driven to the contact's residence. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 900.
I was driving 50 MPH hour and engine halted. The engine light came on and quickly lost power. The vehicle would then only go 40 MPH and had very little power.
During normal operation of vehicle at 70 MPH vehicle abruptly slows down below 45 MPH, in the dash " engine malfunction, engine operating at reduced output. Possible to continue. Drive with caution. Have the system checked by the nearest bmw center" warning comes on the display. Unsafe to drive car on highway because at anytime car can slow down on its own.
I wish this complaint to be made public. This vehicle has had valvetronic motor components replaced three times, 5/2012, 10/2013 and 1/2015. In the first 34 months of ownership, it spent about 60+ days in service under warranty. The vehicle now has less than 29500 miles on it. I requested that bmw take this car back as an early lease return, and allow me to skip the last two months of lease payments. Bmw denied my request. The most recent incident happened on 12/23/2014. While driving 65mph in the dark, pouring down rain of rush hour morning commute, the check engine light came on, and said "may be operating under reduced power." the car quickly lost power, and could only do 25 MPH as I tried to safely navigate myself off of the highway as I rapidly decelerated. On the service ticket I was given at the dealership on 1/20/2015 when the repair was completed, it says: "faulty vvt motor and eccentric shaft mechanical tolerances. Followed and completed sib 12 14 10. Replaced eccentric shaft with eccentric shaft motor. Cleared faults and completed. During repair crank case vent pipe came apart due to brittle material. Also when refitting upper right micro filter/engine cowl trimming came apart due to brittle material." unfortunately, this car is a lease, and I am concerned that bmw will sell this car to someone else. It is a safety hazard. I have refused to drive this vehicle off the dealer's lot, and have left it parked there so I may start the lease return asap. I have a moral obligation to keep others safe, and will post updated service record information to the carfax report for this VIN. Bmw should be forced to answer to this problem.
There is a recall campaign 11v‑521: replace athe auxiliary coolant pump for turbocharger for the bmw e70 yet when the dealer check my VIN # this recall is not listed. My vehicle need a new coolant pump and I have to pay for it?
While driving at around 35 MPH, engine started to stutter, shake violently, then completely shut off, leaving no power assist to steering or brakes. Vehicle remained dead in the middle of a heavily traveled two lane road. After attempting to restart several dozen times, vehicle finally stayed on enough to pull to side of road, then shut down again. Again after numerous attempts to restart, vehicle was able to turm the corner onto a residential street where it proceeded to shut down once again. Engine failure message appeared on vehicle information display as well as engine warning lights on dashboard. While waiting for tow truck, the vehicle sat for 15 minutes before I attempted to restart. After about a dozen attempts, vehicle restarted, but this time with no error messages or dashboard warning lights. After several additional stalls, vehicle restarted but this time with the vehicle information display indicating "engine malfunction" and additional wording stating "reduced power available" (limp home mode) and "safe to drive". Based on the message and the fact the car restarted, I attempted to drive home. On the highway (long island expressway) while approaching highway speeds (45 MPH) the engine again shook violently, stumbled, and shut off leaving no power steering or power brakes. Unfortunately, a tractor trailor was bearing down on my position from the rear and nearly struck my vehicle, due to the sudden power loss and catastrophic engine failure. Beyond the failure of the high pressure fuel pump (per bmw dealership), the vehicle information system is flawed as it did not remember the first catastrophic engine failure and instead reset itself. It advised although there was an engine malfunction, it was safe to drive with reduced power available. A catastrophic engine event like that should result in a warning and advisement not to drive the vehicle.
2012 bmw x5. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle stalled several times. *smd the last dealer, told the consumer the stalling was due to bad gas.
Shortly after starting the car it went into safe mode when I was on a busy road with a 55 MPH speed limit which was under construction and reduced to one lane with no shoulder or place to safely pull over. Thus, I was in a dangerous situation and also obstructing traffic and putting other drivers at risk as well.
Same thing as last time. Started up the car, got it out of the driveway and the engine failed. Tried to start it again, the engine kept turning over and finally started up enough to go into the tow truck. At the bmw dealership again.
I tried to start up the car, it started, I drove a few feet, and then failed. I received a warning message saying that the engine malfunctioned. I was in the middle of the parking lot so I managed to get it to start again, it barely moved, and then failed again. One more time I was able to start it and get it into a parking space. I tried to start it up multiple times again but nothing happened. I called bmw to have it towed.
While driving at about 45 MPH the engine sputtered with a message displaying "engine malfunction" and the vehicle lost power and stalled all happening within about 5 seconds. The vehicle was then towed to the bmw dealership. We were advised by their master technician that the fuel pressure rail sensor was defective and needed to be replaced (diag code: d1350_00000000_04_02 and fault 48a9 & 3f31). We asked him if this could somehow be prevented and he replied "no" and went on to say that he has never heard of this happening before. His comment was troubling to us, since we just got done driving about six hours on the freeway when this incident happened near our home. What if this happened on the freeway? I probably would not be here filing this complaint! Please investigate so that this can be prevented from others experiencing this trauma.
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