The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the EGR module and cooler were malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V755000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
2015 BMW X5: check engine light
21 of the 152 complaints about the 2015 BMW X5 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 1
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the water pump remained running while the vehicle was turned off, causing the battery to drain. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the thermostat, hoses, and water pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted with the water pump continuously running while the vehicle was turned off. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Check engine light: FC 24BF00 - zero-quantity adaptation injector cylinder 2: permitted filtered actuation duration correction too high These are the same issues the 2016 MY cars experience and was given a warranty extension
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated used a scanner to diagnose the vehicle and determined that injectors #1 and #5 needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a local deal where all 6- injectors were replaced; however, the failure had reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Had recall for EGR cooler now getting check engine light with code P26B1
While driving at average residential speed, heard a "chopper" like sound coming from the driver side wheel area. There was no indication in the vehicle for any issue (no check engine light or warnings). I pulled over and checked all tires for flat/low air, and all looked good. I drove less than a mile, and the sound got louder, and then I heard a thump. I pulled the car over and looked underneath, and the driveshaft broke and lodged out of the bottom guard. Looked at previous X5 models and it seems like there was a similar compliant resulting to a recall. The service technician informed me that these types of premature failures can be life-threatening as you can lose control of the vehicle (especially at highway speed), and even worse, the driveshaft can lodge at the footwell, ripping into the car.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine and low coolant warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the EGR module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and the VIN was included but had already been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
My vehicle has a check engine light with the following codes: 24BC00 - Injector, cylinder 5, zero-quantity adapation: Activation duration correction too high 24BF00 - Injector, cylinder 2, zero-quantity adapation: Activation duration correction too high 24BD00 - Injector, cylinder 3, zero-quantity adapation: Activation duration correction too high Per bulletin SIB 01 09 19, I am aware that the manufacturer's warranty has been extended to 10 years/120,000 miles for F15 (X5 xDrive35d) models produced from 1/5/16-9/2/17 and that my car was produced prior to those dates. I am also aware that this extension applies to F10 (535d XDrive Sedan) using the same N57T Engine that my 2015 X5 xDrive 35d has. I am asking for the model year dates to be reviewed and model year 2015 vehicles added to the list as I have faulty injectors that should be covered as well.
I have owned the above-identified 2015 BMW XDrive 35d since new. This vehicle is equipped with BMW’s N57T engine. My wife and I started experiencing the car pulsing or surging under acceleration within the first year of ownership. Despite no warning lights being on, we brought the car to the dealership as early as September 20, 2016, to complain of the pulsating acceleration on the car. Although we experienced the problem daily, the dealership was “unable to duplicate the problem.” We visited the dealership several times thereafter to complain of this ongoing problem. Each time the dealership was “unable to duplicate the problem.” Finally, in June 2018, I visited the dealership and asked to go for a ride with the head service tech. During that drive, I was able to easily duplicate the issue. Upon further investigation by the head service tech, on or about June 11, 2018, BMWNA replaced a fuel injector (injector No. 6, PN 13-53-8-506-548) on the vehicle under warranty, which finally remedied the nearly two-year problem. In October 2021, the vehicle’s check engine light started going on and off intermittently. As a result, on or about October 14, 2021, my wife took the car to the dealership. We were informed that fuel injector No. 2 was now bad and that it would cost us nearly $1,250 to repair the vehicle. Given that one fuel injector on the vehicle had previously failed, I started doing some research about this engine and its fuel injectors. What I discovered was very troubling. In 2019, BMW of North America (“BMWNA”) issued SIB 01 09 19 (DC 13 53 90 06 00) extending the warranty on the fuel injectors used in certain models equipped with the N57T engine to 10 years/120,000 miles. Specifically, BMWNA listed the following vehicles as being covered by the SIB: F02 (740Ld xDrive) (N57T Engine) Model Year 2015 produced from 2/13/2014 to 5/08/2015F10 (535d Sedan) (N57T Engine) Model Year 2015 produced from 7/07/2014 to 6/26/2015F10 (535d xDrive Sedan) (N57T Engine) M
Hi, here to report and solicit the assistance of the federal safety agency to keep us safe. Thanks for everything you do! Our 2015 X5 (F15) diesel with the N57T motor had check engine light illuminate @~61k miles while driving normally at surface street speeds. This was within one-month of BMW performing its second mandatory EGR cooler recall (once in 2020 and again in 2023), the federal safety agency Campaign Number 21V907000 for fire potential. BMW dealership advised the check engine was due to fuel injector #6 failure. I asked the dealership if this (could) be related to the recent EGR replacement they performed and was advised no. The EGR cooler and fuel injectors are DIRECTLY related, so this was surprising. Furthermore, there are loads of forums online that point to this, plus two active, safety recalls for the N57T motors including fuel injectors and the high pressure fuel pump (HPFP). My biggest concern is BMWs HPFP Safety Recall SIB130121 affecting 2014-2018 N57T motors - issued on 7/29/21 (coincidently, my birthday;-) It's dangerous that BMW will not proactively replace the HPFP, even when experiencing ongoing fuel system issues (2x EGR coolers and now injectors) that may be tied to a potential HPFP failure. I won't wait for a catastrophic failure for what is an existing and well known recall. This is well documented across forums so it's concerning the federal safety agency OK'd BMW's 10yr/120k mile "warranty extension" vs full, mandatory recall. BMW should be accountable and replace the HPFP before catastrophic power loss occurs at the wrong time/wrong place. When it does, I wanted to ensure this record was on file with you agency for insurance purposes. Second concern is for sib010919. Injector recall is for 2016&17 X5 diesels with the N57T engine, plus other diesel models from 2015/16&17. Online, deep-dive research revealed a gap, where the 2015 X5 diesels (again with the N57T motor) were excluded. While this is not a severe as the HPFP, can the agency advise why 2015's were missed? Many thanks!!
Some engine rumbling at normal operation, and noticed a yellow check-engine light, not filled (meaning not a catastrophic issue). Attached my OBDII reader and found error: 24BF00 Injector, cylinder 2, zero-quantity adaptation - permitted filtered actuation duration correction too high. A google search confirmed this fault is covered in with BMW, but my model year and vehicle is not included. I have an F15, 2015 X5, build date 12/2014. This year is covered on other vehicles with the same N57 engine, and so I would suspect that the same issue plaguing the same engine on other models should be applicable here. I would like consideration for additional model years to be added to the SIB.
The contact owns a 2015 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V907000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, after the recall repair was performed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary exhaust cooler flap was broken and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation...
- N63TU1 class action settlement svc campaign: oil consumption diagnosis/repair
- The vehicle demonstrates a power loss and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on. The following fault...
- Engine will crank but not start
- Diesel fuel injectors: ltd wty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine
- Component specific limited warranty extension
- N47T/N57T EGR cooler ltd wty extension to 10 years without mileage limit
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold.
- Risk
- The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 18V755000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 BMW X5 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2015 BMW X5?
21 of 152 owner complaints about the 2015 BMW X5 (14%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 BMW X5?
There is 1 recall and 66 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 BMW X5
Fuel pump 17Fire or smoke 8Stalling 8Overheating 6Loss of power 5
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