2014 BMW X5: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 29, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · TX

I purchased my vehicle around Labor Day of 2020. I still own and operate the vehicle. Since I have owned my vehicle, I have repeatedly been told my turbos are leaking oil, etc. I have even had several oil leaks repaired on my car. Fast forward six years, and I am buying 5 quarts of oil every two weeks and topping up the oil in my vehicle every week, at least 2-3 quarts per week. I also have smoke coming out of the tail pipes intermittently. The car also smells like it is burning oil, but there are no visible oil drips on the ground currently. I discovered by research there have been two lawsuits: Isley v. BMW of North America LLC, et al., Case No. [XXX] in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey ([XXX] [XXX]), and Bang v. BMW (Original [XXX]) ([XXX]). I have had repeated documented repairs and I never received a notice for these cases. I need my vehicle repaired and I need BMW to take ownership of this defect. I never received one notice regarding these lawsuits, or I would have had my vehicle repaired. I only have 102,000 miles (currently), so my vehicle should be covered in terms of mileage. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 17, 2023 · Engine · IL · fire

I purchased a 2014 BMW X5 on 8/31 Took possession of it 9/7 because the dealership needed to replace tires. On 9/15 while driving for about 3 minutes, the powertrain warning came on my screen and the truck began to shake. I turned around and parked in my driveway and turned the vehicle off. At which time smoke was visible from the engine area. As the smoke began to worsen, flames shot out and I called the fire department for help. I was only in possession of the vehicle for 8 days and the dealership told me that there’s nothing that they can do for me. I was within the 15 day of possession or 500 mile time window

Filed Sep 28, 2022 · Engine · 130,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at 30-50 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact also stated that he smelled a strong oil, diesel and coolant odor inside the vehicle while driving. The contact stated that the failures reoccurred while driving at 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic. The contact then noticed smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact later opened the hood and noticed that the engine components had melted. The independent mechanic referred the contact to the dealer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed. The dealer diagnosed that the fuel injectors and intake manifolds needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2021 · Airbags, Suspension · MA

Water keeps coming inside the car every time its raining outside ,I took the car to a bmw dealership and they fixed staying that the roof drains were clogged, after a month again water inside my car after the rain ,I took my car back to the dealership and they fixed again they charged me even though I had a warranty , now after couple of months again water inside the car affecting the electric under the passenger seat and all over the car , please look in to this matter this was a 90k bmw ,we have kids traveling inside the car and we don't want the electric or airbags to get on fire or explode, thank you we appreciate it .

Filed Jan 9, 2021 · Electrical · TX · fire

Was driving and saw many random warning lights going off in the car then smoke filled the cabin. I stopped went to the rear of the vehicle opened the trunk and noticed an actual fire coming from the side wall compartment that hold the car jack. After a couple of minutes the entire inside of the car was engulfed in flames.

Filed Mar 9, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · CA · fire

Driving the for 18 miles up a mountain road to a sky resort on snow covered road. Never exceeded 20 MPH because of conditions. During the trip the brake system light came on and screen said use caution. Parked the car at the parking lot, turned it off. Turned it back on and it seemed ok, the error message was gone. Went to our room. 20 minutes later the sheriff calls and said my car is on fire. It was a total loss.

Filed May 31, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 6,800 miles · WA · fire

On the night of may 5th, 2017, while I was driving my 2014 bmw x5, at the mileage of 6800 miles. A burning smell came out first. 2 minutes after the smoke came out. I asked my kids get out of the car. Another 2 minutes later, the fire came out from the bottom of the engine. The fire was too big then we called seattle fire department to extinguish it. So far, geico said this car is totaled. But bmw north america did not pay too much care with this accident. Just saying the primarily responsibility is geico despite I keep to reminder her "my car is under warranty". As of today, I have heard nothing from bmw north america telling what to do for me. Geico rent a temp car for me.

Filed May 11, 2017 · 18,000 miles · IL · fire

My car caught on fire by itself while I was driving on a suburban street with the entire family in the car. It was quickly consumed by flames. I stopped at an intersection and we all got out thankfully.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Body · 16,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 bmw x5. While driving 25 MPH, the contact smelled a burning odor. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the interior caught fire. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. No further details were available for the fire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2015 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · TX · fire

Car stalled while driving down the interstate. Car went into neutral and we were able to push button start. Exited the interstate and stayed on service to remain safe. Passenger restraint system notification appeared stating to remain in safety belts and contact service center. Car had bad smell and smoke came from rear hatch. Car in flames in less than one minute. We have police report, video, pictures, insurance reports etc. Bmw needs to be accountable and others warned about these hazards,