BMW X6 fuel pump problems

Filed Dec 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Car goes into limp mode on highway. Shakes very bad and I lose power to my car speed going from 65-70mph to 30-40mph forcing the car trying to get to a safe area to see why my car suddenly lost power. After dodging all the close call accidents from me trying to pull over I come to a complete stop and car is shaking out of control so I turn it off and turn it back on but my car still shakes out of control. After sitting on the side of the road with traffic zipping past me for about 30 minutes I turned my car back on and the shaking went away. Days later the car did it again but I was in city streets I pulled over and turned off the car and waited 30 minutes again. The next day I took it to a mechanic shop and told me the high pressure fuel pump has gone out and there is metal shaving in the gas tank and in the lines. To repair my car it would cost me near $3,500!

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Engine, Fuel system · 94,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle inadvertently shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion while leaving a parking lot, the vehicle jerked with a delay while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. On another occasion while starting the vehicle, the vehicle started overheating. The contact shut off the vehicle and waited for the vehicle to cool down before restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2021 · Fuel system · NY

High pressure Fuel pump went bad at 110k miles causing it to burn out modules luckily no fire started . Very dangerous car stopped randomly almost crashed .

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

Fuel pump stopped working almost died on highway after car stalled and wouldnt let me drive while it turned off . I cant believe a fuel pump is bad at 107 k miles . Ive read multiple forums on same issue w other x6 this needs immediate attention someone could die .

Filed May 28, 2021 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 BMW X6. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, there was an abnormal burning odor prior to the vehicle losing motive power. The vehicle was pulled over and restarted approximately an hour later. The contact stated that the fuel pump message was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Fuel system, Steering · 55,000 miles · MI

Issues: both front thrust arm bushings worn, oil leaking from vehicle, replacement of microfilter needed, brake fluid flush service and sunroof not initialized. Comments: I took the vehicle in to be serviced as I was getting a driver stability malfunction error and when driving over potholes or any uneven street/highway, wheel would jerk extremely hard causing me to enter other lanes. Vehicle was pulling hard and I heard noise every time I drove over uneven roads. I was also getting an anti-trap malfunction for sunroof error message. Issues: vehicle sputtered, shut off in the middle of an intersection and would not start, vehicle still pulling and needed to replace the two front tires. Comments: due to the vehicle malfunctioning, sputtering and not starting, I was stalled in the middle of an intersection and could have been injured in an accident. Other motorists helped push the vehicle to the side of the road to get me out of the way of oncoming traffic. Issues: 2nd occurrence: faulty fuel pump and ekps (< one month after first repair). Vehicle needed right front tire replaced. Comments: upon driving my vehicle onto the dealership lot to have my tire replaced, as soon as the technician got in the vehicle, it stalled and would not start again. Issue: 2nd occurrence: left front thrust arm ball joint loose causing clunk in front end. Issue: 3rd occurrence: left lower control arm bent. Wheel alignment needed due to bent control arm. Comments: my husband was driving on the highway with our children in the car and the tire and steering wheel began to jerk. The steering wheel had to be turned all the way to the right for the vehicle to go straight on the highway. These issues put my family in danger and could have severely caused my family harm and/or harm to other vehicles.

Filed Nov 21, 2019 · Fuel system · 72,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 bmw x6. While driving various speeds, the vehicle seized intermittently without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the vehicle returned to normal. The vehicle was taken to bmw cleveland (6135 kruse dr, solon, oh 44139, (440) 542-0600) where it was diagnosed that the low pressure fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred multiple times. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Dec 20, 2017 · Fuel system · 76,146 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 bmw x6. While driving 35 MPH, the engine overheating indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v746000 (fuel system, gasoline). Prior to having the recall performed, there were no failures. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call a dealer. A dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 76,146. *tt updated 8/16/18

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 bmw x6. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and the "service vehicle immediately" warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 20,000 miles · NJ

We leased our 2011 bmw x6 3.5i in august 2010 from bmw of tenafly. The first high fuel pressure pump malfunction occurred within the first 6 month - in february 2011. The car stalled in the middle of busy highway and become uncontrollable while my wife was driving our kids from kindergarten. The dealership identified the faulty fuel pump and the car was in service for the whole 2 month, while we where driving loaner. Within a year from that service, in april 2012 the engine stalled in the middle of the road again. I was driving at about 40mph when suddenly the dashboard lights turned off and the car become absolutely uncontrollable, endangering the lives of my family, bystanders and other drivers on the road. Fortunately, I was able to stop the car by applying my whole weight on the brakes and enormous force to turn the wheel and roll into the nearby gas station. Miraculously, nobody get hurt, but after that incident my wife and I developed subliminal fear of driving, expecting our car to become uncontrollable at any moment. My wife demanded to exchange the car, stating the fear of driving, but our dealership refused to do so. This time it was in service for about two weeks. Within the 3 month of that service in august 2012 the 'reduced power' engine malfunction notification emerged on the dashboard, and the next morning the car refused to start. This time dealership identified the faulty generator, although all the signs of this failure was very similar to high fuel pressure pump malfunction. Today - 02/02/2013, without any warning signs, our car stalled in the middle of highway again. As in previous situations there where kids in the car, when it become absolutely uncontrollable, while moving in the left line on busy highway.