Since purchasing the car new, the check engine light has come on repeatedly (probably about ten times in 2+ years). I believe it’s related to the electric charging components. This seems to be a known and unresolved problem with this model. BMW has refused to replace the vehicle or even acknowledge that this is a known problem, even though I paid almost 90K for the car. They just expect me to take it to the dealership every couple of month. I told them I want to trade in the car and asked how they intend to stand behind their defective product, and I have heard nothing in return. The check engine light is currently on since the most recent software update.
2024 BMW X5: check engine light
8 of the 145 complaints about the 2024 BMW X5 describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 34 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2024 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the "Parking Brake Malfunction" message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake assist failed to operate as designed and the contact was forced to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard. The check engine warning light also appeared on the instrument panel. Despite the initial failure, the contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was later towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the dealer discovered that the dynamic stability control module was defective, and the vehicle was later repaired. The contact then discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V104000 (Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic) which was linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer then referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 4,630.
Check engine light keeps coming on. Brand new car. Took in to dealer and replaced a valve related to battery. 1 month later, light back on.
Four Check Engine lights and a Drivetrain Malfunction related to the high voltage hybrid system including problems with the battery cooling, continuing to charge instead of stopping at 100%, and high voltage faults. Coolant smell in the ventilation system in the cabin as well as hot electrical smell after charging and from the regenerative system on a long descent in the mountains. Has been happening multiple times and taken to the dealer multiple times over the past 10 months. The dealer has only replaced a part one time (the evaporative container), but typically just resets the system and sends it home. I have reported this to BMW NA and asked for a buyback, but so far it has been denied.
6 weeks after purchasing the car, the 'check engine' light came on. The dealer evaluated the car (although it took nearly 2 weeks to simply diagnose the issue) and found that the 'high voltage battery control module' was bad and needed replacement. Then, I waited 2 more weeks for the part to be shipped from Germany. Then, another 2 weeks waiting for installation. So - the car was in the service department for 6 weeks. Now, an alert has appeared on the dashboard - "Engine oil service required". The car only has 3920 miles on it. BMWs maintenance schedule requires the oil service to occur between 7 and 9K miles. This car has been a real disappointment.
We purchased the car June 3rd 2023. Since purchase the car has given a Check engine light over6 times and the Expansion Valves have been replaced. It has spend 50+ days in service since purchase. On 1/26/24 the High Voltage system light cam eon and the car is back for repairs for 7 days and still not resolved. The automated parking systems are prone to errors and have nearly cased accidents. Luckily I intervened and stopped using them. The eSim features that are advertised do not work. I have spoken to BMW NA and hey have not been helpful.
I took ownership of the vehicle on 12/23/23 and Had a Drivetrain and High Voltage warning on 1/13/24. Dealer took vehicle on 1/18/24 with approximately 925 miles and returned vehicle on 1/22/24. On 1/25/24 I now have a check engine light on. I am not sure what can be done to fix this, but I am very concerned that this will be an ongoing issue with no resolution.
Powertrain high voltage error. Check engine light. The car has been to the dealership twice.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Due to an implementation error in various OBD diagnostics in the vehicle's control units, in very rare...
- Potential customer complaints with no fault codes stored / No MIL displayed
- Air Flap Return
- Fan Return
- Delivery stop: variable valve timing
- Due to an assembly error the upper oil pan screws may not have been torqued correctly.
- RSU availability
- Due to an assembly error, the oil pump screws may not have been torqued correctly.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2024 BMW X5 check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2024 BMW X5?
8 of 145 owner complaints about the 2024 BMW X5 (6%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2024 BMW X5?
There are 0 recalls and 34 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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