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2011 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (7%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 201 repairs.
2011 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 130 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 BMW X5
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| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Jan 201442000 mi | Turbos leaking oil, causing oily smell in the cabin | ||
| Feb 201443200 mi | Turbos were not leaking, it was actually two leaking PCV lines. Both were fixed and the smell has been abated. I also had a daily warning of "battery drain" that was caused by failures of a cable that had a TSB out on it and a battery that did not pass the test outlined in a related TSB. Both were replaced. | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 555hp 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 202179540 miUS $3000 | Left rear air spring replaced Cooling system expansion tank, coolant lines, auxiliary turbocharger cooling pump | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jul 201328700 mi | Power tailgate opened automatically. | ||
| Oct 201332500 mi | oil level sensor | ||
| Dec 201335000 mi | battery warning light = "low voltage" | ||
| Mar 201438000 mi | Local BMW dealer is monitoring the oil consumption by writing down the mileage whenever the low oil-level warning lights up and requires me to add more oil. Currently, 2 quarts of oil every 3,000 miles. Per BMW, this is within normal tolerance. | ||
| Sep 201445000 mi | System Software Update to help oil level monitoring issue | ||
| Nov 201447000 mi | failed fuel injectors, replaced fuel injectors (8) and spark plugs (8) | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 201529000 mi | N63 engine campaign | ||
| BMW X5 in Illinois, United States Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Oct 201122000 mi | adaptive headlights failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 201569000 mi | 35d, diesel ran great til just out or warranty. I have had 6 CEL warnings in 13 months. Had to trade it in. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201561800 miUS $400 | Auxiliary Water Pump for the twin-turbo's failed. | ||
| Nov 201693000 miUS $2230 | Engine turbos burning excessive amounts of oil and leaking coolant. Coolant lines replaced, turbo drain plug leaking but turbos are also faulty. turbos not replaced. | ||
| Dec 201695000 mi | Coolant line burst. | ||
| Feb 201798000 miUS $250 | Spark Plug #8 failed. Replaced all 8 spark plugs. | ||
| BMW X5 in Arizona, United States Jan 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Sep 201448000 mi | minor small leak in a vacuum pump that was covered under my warranty and would be covered by CPO | ||
| Jan 201550200 miUS $50 | Ignition coil was bad, replaced under cpo warranty Rearview mirror leaking oil that allows it to darken at night | ||
| Aug 201554100 miUS $50 | Service bulletin for this engine was performed and a number of oil leaks were fixed as well. | ||
| Mar 201657000 miUS $50 | Another oil leak, this time from around the turbos Drivers sun visor falls out of roof | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201463000 miUS $1300 | Needed all new fuel injectors and spark plugs. Originally they want 4500 dollars but me picked up 85 pct goodwill | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Oct 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Feb 20137700 mi | Broken U Joint that comes out of the front of the transfer box Steering rack puking fluid, had to be completely removed and replaced. Would have cost around $5K if no warranty! | ||
| BMW X5 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201583000 mi | Drive shaft failed, BMW repaired under recall notice Slow leak in left rear air bag leveling suspension. Replaced both left and right air bags myself for under $400, dealer quoted $1500. | ||
| Jan 2017US $180 | Replaced battery and registered it in car computer Right front fender reflector came out after a car wash, bought adhesive tap and reinstalled | ||
| Oct 201797000 mi | Side light on driver side, glued in place with silicon. Recall and replacement of airbag by dealer | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Jul 202199200 miC $5867 | Vale seals, all gaskets, oil change | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2014 |
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Taiwan Oct 2013 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Oct 201322940 mi | fuel pump failure | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Nov 20119600 miUS $50 | Sand abrasion on rocker panels; sanded and repainted | ||
| Feb 201211000 mi | The battery was faulty and produced fluctuating voltage. This caused several sensors to malfunction rendering the car inoperative. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Nov 201230700 mi | Nav rear camera | ||
| Jan 201333300 mi | Auto steering wheel module replaced do to erratic behavior. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Nov 2016 - Apr 2022 | |||
| Mar 2022120000 miUS $900 | Headlight (Xenon) and DRL replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jul 201220000 mi | Fuel Filler Vent System | ||
| Nov 201338700 miUS $100 | Mirror stopped power folding. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022116000 miUS $300 | Parking brake would not disengage. Had to replace the rear brake shoes and module | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jan 2015US $50 | Thrust bushings leaking | ||
| Nov 201558700 miUS $50 | Water pump seized Sway bar link broken | ||
| Feb 201661400 miUS $3500 | Slight A/C core leak detected by dealer. Repair required replacement of the A/C core. Dash was removed to access core, core was replaced. Repair cost was $3500. | ||
| Apr 201662000 miUS $100 | Front drive-shaft u-joint failed, drive-shaft rotated freely and fractured the transmission case. BMW has since issued a recall for this failure mode. Transmission, under shields, and drive-shaft were replaced by BMW. The new transmission case didn't properly seal from the previous repair and a transmission fluid leak was observed. An attempt to reseal the transmission was made but failed. A 3rd transmission was installed and the leak was resolved. | ||
| May 201663300 miUS $50 | Turbo vacuum line was cracked and boost reduced. | ||
| Jul 201665800 miUS $50 | Turbo vacuum line was cracked (different line than previous repair). Reduced boost was observed. | ||
| Feb 201777000 miUS $50 | Rear air spring leaking and replaced. | ||
| Apr 201893000 mi | Left rear air spring replacement Accessories belt tensioner | ||
| Mar 2019105000 miUS $140 | Misfires, couldn’t be replicated. | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| May 201580000 miUS $175 | Car would rev on startup 4 to 7 times. Only after engine was warm but not hot. They updated the engine software and problem was gone. | ||
| Oct 201585700 miUS $550 | Water pump going bad. Engine will overheat. | ||
| Jul 2017106000 miUS $7 | Oil cooler gasket was leaking. | ||
| BMW X5 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Apr 201471700 miUS $500 | Condenser hose had leak, requiring replacement and recharge. | ||
| Jul 201475000 miUS $2000 | 4x4 Stabilization, ABS, Brake lights all came on. Identified transfer case as the problem, required replacement. $4800 job. | ||
| Sep 201475000 miUS $1300 | Water pump and thermostat replacement. Dealer identified an oil leak around valve cover, oil leak around filter mount, and a bush rod cover leaking. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201449000 mi | Turbo was leaking. Dealer replaced the entire turbo. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2020 | |||
| Dec 201428000 mi | Key fobs needed to be reprogrammed. | ||
| Jul 201774000 mi | The coolant expansion tank cracked while driving. Overheated & had to be towed. The length of time that it was hot must have fried the water pump as well as BMW replaced that as well. | ||
| Oct 201778360 miUS $45 | Replace front sway bar links. Bushings had worn to the point that bumps created a 'thunk' from the front end. Problem easily solved. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alaska, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201775800 mi | replace driveshaft | ||
| Oct 201776000 miUS $1138 | replace oil cooler seals, valvetronic wiring harness, intake manifold gaskets | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Dec 201115000 mi | The X5 has a harness that powers my blackberry. This harness didn't work properly and after handling the routine maintenance, an order was put in for an new harness. I'm supposed to come back when the part comes in. | ||
| Apr 201217300 mi | Part arrived from back in December and it was installed. Dropped it off on a Friday and picked up on a Saturday. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201798000 miUS $700 | oil leak from oil filter housing. Now shop says oil leaks coming from transmission pan gasket and oil pressure sensor. | ||
| BMW X5 in Colorado, United States Sep 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201671300 miUS $1300 | Complete replacement of water pump, radiator, and hoses | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Nov 20116900 mi | Plastic covers for back seat hinges came off, dealer replaced plastic cover. Old cover had deformed clips so it couldn't hold on tight. | ||
| Apr 201214200 mi | left Shock came off from rear gate and caused damage to the frame and paint while trying to close several times, with remote button (wife). Dealer said they will replace shock and fix /repaint the dent to avoid rust. | ||
| Oct 201222300 mi | While in motion, X5 lost Drive mode, and will not come out of Neutral until turning engine off and on again + check engine light came on. Dealer left oil cap loose while refilling, oil spilled all over the engine and driveway. | ||
| Feb 201444000 mi | Two bolts broke at the VANOS and cramshaft area. The X5 stopped running at a stop light. Because it's a 4 wheel drive and the electronic park that got engaged, special tow dollie wheels needed to be used. Dealer didn't want to pay for tow. After dealer repaired the VANOS screws that broke, and the computer went crazy. I tried to open the hood and I couldn't. Went back to the dealer, and the next day they said the guy cable that open the hood broke! Bad quality BMW! | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Aug 201110000 mi | Burning a bit of oil. Topped off, told to watch for anything further. Suspect some blow-by as direct injected | ||
| Sep 201578000 mi | Turbo blown. Covered under good will by dealer. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 20176200 miUS $50 | A/C needed recharge after only 12 months. There is likely a leak. Repaired using a simple recharge at low cost, though a more expensive leak fix is likely needed. | ||
| Sep 201765000 mi | Power seat thigh support motor stopped working. | ||
| Dec 201767000 mi | Bushing was leaking, will need to be replaced in next several months | ||
| BMW X5 in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2015 - May 2017 | |||
| Aug 201533700 miUS $115 | The smart key did not work at all with the Comfort Access (keyless) functions, and intermittently worked when slotted into the ignition and used to manually unlock the car. | ||
| Sep 201537000 miUS $3210 | The iDrive screen developed weird dark spots, but wasn't cracked, and would sometimes flicker. iDrive screen was replaced. I tried to merge onto the highway right, and got 4x4 and chassis stabilization errors, and the car went into limp-home mode. The dealership did not reset the steering-angle sensor when it did some electrical work for the iDrive screen. | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Sep 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 2016US $857 | Oil cooler seal and intake manifold gasket failure. Mechanics states caused by longer periods of time between oil changes. Seals dried, compressed and failed to sustain standard oil pressure. to prevent, change oil every 6k mi instead of 10k | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2021 | |||
| Sep 201780000 miUS $600 | Replaced water pump | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201228500 mi | Video image from the back up camera is distorted at the bottom of the screen. The dealer wants to reload software as a first step in attempting to fix the problem but reload requires a full day in the garage. | ||
| Sep 201229000 mi | Back up camera image was distorted and required software reload. | ||
| Feb 201555100 mi | Engine light came on indication a problem with the engine and that the car was operating at reduced power. It was discovered by the dealer that during a previous service a vacuum hose was inadvertently cut. The hose was repaired. | ||
| Apr 201556300 mi | The dealer had damaged a vacuum hose during a previous service. Instead of replacing the part, they attempted to repair a cheap hose, which did not hold. This hose had to be replaced on this visit. | ||
| Aug 201559100 miUS $1400 | Water pump failed and required replacement | ||
| Nov 201562000 miUS $1500 | Tie rod bushings worn and loose. Some noise from front end. Tie rod ends replaced. | ||
| Jun 201663000 mi | Parking brake no longer sets. The dealer told me that in order to fix the issue they needed to replace the entire emergency/parking brake system. Battery has reached the end of its useful life, but replacement requires some reprogramming from the dealer. Oil leak around the oil filter. | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Nov 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Dec 201478000 miUS $400 | Turbo actuator. The same problem over and over. Every few weeks i have a some issues with turbo engine reduced power. Out of warranty. | ||
2011 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in California, United States Apr 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 201872000 miUS $900 | catalytic converter and exhaust | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| May 201549000 mi | Rear hatch rattling. Adjusted Stored settings for iDrive display would change each time I started the car. They replaced the iDrive module and reprogrammed. pump or fan blade noise coming from under the driver's seat. I recorded it and played it for the service advisor. They couldn't duplicate it. Still an issue. Having to live with it. | ||
| Dec 201675000 mi | Warning on iDrive that transmission may not be able to shift into Park. No symptoms other than warning. Happens in cold weather. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States May 2016 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Sep 2016101000 mi | Front axle replacement? | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201560000 miUS $50 | Noise coming from suspension whenever going over uneven road. | ||
| Oct 201675000 miUS $400 | One morning car went into limp mode. P0401, P0101, P0069, P0299. Dealer performed smoke test and found leaks in crankcase breather hose, breather hose heater and turbo boost sensor. Only boost sensor was covered by NCA warranty. | ||
| Feb 201780500 miUS $498 | Battery needed replacing | ||
| May 201783000 miUS $150 | Engine light came on, dealer diagnosis was upstream NOx sensor, but advised it could also be downstream but wouldn't know until upstream replaced. Also stated could be catalyst. No repair performed, engine light did not return during the last six weeks I had the car... | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States May 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 201576700 mi | Mass air flow malfunction | ||
| Feb 201685700 mi | Turbo leaking oil | ||
| Jun 201690000 miUS $135 | Loss of power warning. Dealer had to perform a software update/upgrade. | ||
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018126000 miUS $700 | Engine temperature was operating lower than specification. Replaced thermostat and water pump. | ||
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Dec 2021 | |||
| Aug 201560200 mi | Comfort access module and keyless entry (door handle). | ||
| Jan 2016 | This is the third "comfort access" door handle replacement (each a different door). | ||
| Nov 201675700 mi | Broken parking brake switch | ||
| Sep 201787000 miUS $2700 | Def tank | ||
| Nov 201791000 mi | Replacement of second def tank due to sensor failure. | ||
| Jan 201892000 mi | Restraint system sensor in passenger side seat was reading that child carseat was present when it was not. Periodic issue. | ||
| Nov 2018102000 mi | Emmission. DEF sensor failure. Repaired under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2021124000 miUS $550 | Oil leak to turbo. | ||
| Dec 2021126000 miUS $1700 | Throttle body replacement | ||
| BMW X5 in Michigan, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 201218300 mi | Charge Air Temp Sensor replaced. Also exhaust smell in vehicle. | ||
| Jul 201220700 mi | Oil Change. Exhaust smell in vehicle. | ||
| Nov 201226300 mi | Exhaust smell in vehicle. Area surrounding turbo has turned black from soot. BMW says this in "normal". Vehicle inspection. | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Oct 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 201110540 mi | Black bumper trim on front bumper was misaligned. Dealer noted the clips holding the black bumper piece were not in and readjusted. | ||
| Jun 201117980 mi | Window seal on drivers door became loose and was replaced by the dealer. | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Dec 2010 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Jan 20112000 mi | Pin in electrical plug was loose and causing many warning lights. | ||
| Jan 2012 | Emission related | ||
| Feb 201213300 mi | Spot weld defect. Car made a small tick noise when turning or going over some bumps. They did the repair and for the most part the tick frequency definitely went down. Most people would not even hear it. Diesel related problem, a bad EGR valve. It just took them a few tries as there is more than one but the codes do not differentiate. | ||
| BMW X5 in Missouri, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201210000 mi | Popping/creaking noise in left a/b pillar area when right front tire encountered raise in pavement. Happens occasionally. Techs reset all trim inside left door/window areas. No change. Reports on internet indicate it could be a cracked weld. Headliner, all left side door and window trim removed. Areas checked for broken welds. None found. Factory engineer applied "sound proofing sealer" around all areas to eliminate "oil can" distortion in unibody. | ||
| Mar 201213000 mi | Error code stated that all-wheel drive and stability system not working. No problem found. Code reset. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 201210000 mi | Rear brake light bulb was out. Repaired when the car was brought in for routine, scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Dec 201216000 mi | ipod connection was not working | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Oct 201116000 mi | Headlight washer covering was broken | ||
| Dec 201120000 mi | Hedlight washer cover broke for second time. Fixed on 1st trip. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jan 201125300 mi | Rattle and squeak in rear hatch when driving. | ||
| Sep 201238000 mi | Check Engine Light --> SCR Delivery Module failed and replaced. Check Engine Light --> EGR module failed and replaced. | ||
| May 201460600 miUS $275 | Faulty oil level sensor; oil over max level reading, however correct amount verified multiple times. | ||
| Jun 201460000 mi | Faulty oxygen sensor warning light (check engine) | ||
| Oct 201577500 miUS $1071 | Diesel emissions warning "incorrect DEF". Front and rear NOX sensors faulty; diesel exhaust fluid metering valve faulty. Repaired and replaced. BMW provided "good will" covering 35 percent of cost. Net cost actually paid reported. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jan 20116200 mi | Air Charge sensor replaced | ||
| Apr 201219220 mi | Dealer replaced EGR Valve and reprogrammed ECM | ||
| BMW X5 in Kansas, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | Service engine light was on-need to replace faulty sensor for emission control. Is scheduled to go in next week after ordering part. This will be third visit to identify and hopefully fix the problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 201110400 mi | Engine light on. Mechanic found mouse nest under air cleaner cowling. Changed sensor. Inspected wiring for damage. Did scheduled maintenance. Problem resolved. | ||
| Dec 201117980 mi | Problem still not resolved. BMW must develop a fix. This is an issue with all X5 diesels. They will call when they figure it out!! | ||
| Jan 201221700 mi | EGR Valve. Something relating to an IB issue. Not a recall but a common issue. | ||
| May 201233340 mi | Rear camera malfunction. Front sensor malfunction. EGR replacement. Regular scheduled maintenance. | ||
| Oct 201240300 mi | Engine light on. Exhaust system sensor. | ||
| Nov 201240300 mi | Engine light back on. Same problem with sensor in exhaust. Time to replace car. Done. | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Aug 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Nov 20101340 mi | metallic noise in right rear suspension when driving over certain speed bumps. Source of problem diagnosed and a temporary lubricant has eliminated noise. A 2nd follow-up visit will be required to insert a longer lasting talcum powder. 2nd trip back to shop for rear suspension metallic noises. Problem briefly cured with injection of talcum lubricant, but noises returned. Due serious unrelated back pain & the challenge of getting in and out of this high up beast, I sold it. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Feb 2011 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jun 201215000 mi | replaced CATs and EGR valves. Replaced hoses to intercooler. Two recalls were resovled. Car was leaking oil when brought in. | ||
| Jun 201322000 mi | emission system problem. Dealer replaced the DEF tank and pump. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jan 2013 | Brake pedal sensor needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. | ||
| Mar 201324000 mi | Brake pedal sensor still needed adjustment. Pressing on the brake to shift transmission into gear didn't always work. Still an intermittent problem. | ||
| BMW X5 in Saskatchewan, Canada Mar 2012 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 201332860 mi | tire pressure monitor failed. | ||
| Dec 201342160 mi | Bolt fell out of idler pulley for serpentine belt. Sould have been a recall notice sent but we were missed and it broke. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jul 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201456000 mi | DEF temp sensor failed. Replaced under a "good will" program since it was just came out of warranty. | ||
| Dec 201459000 miUS $2350 | EGR Valve failed and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018111000 miUS $400 | Blower was squealing | ||
| BMW X5 in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 201131300 mi | Extreme cold operating temperatures (Below zero Fahrenheit for 10+ days) caused low EGR flow reading and orange CEL that does not self-clear. System checked, code cleared by dealer. On the plus side, diesel started easily in cold weather. | ||
| Mar 201336000 mi | Upper radiator hose burst resulting in coolant loss. | ||
| Oct 201344500 mi | Leather covering the side bolster on bottom of the driver's seat had ripped loose from the seat frame. Overnight stay required as part had to be shipped in from remote warehouse. | ||
| Dec 201347000 mi | Cover on vanity mirror in driver side sun visor slides freely causing the vanity light to come on unexpectedly during driving. | ||
| Aug 201455400 miUS $50 | Emissions check engine light activated. Diagnostic flow chart showed first step is to "reset adaptations". No parts, just programming and diagnostics. Emissions light returned again within hours of leaving dealership with truck. Right secondary brake light assembly had been throwing trouble code off and on for 10,000 miles. This visit they determined that light housing had been infiltrated by water. Housing replaced gratis since trouble began during main warranty. Emissions error code second trip - Replaced Exhaust Cooler and Exhaust Cooler temperature sensor. Emissions light returned while driving X5 back to work after leaving dealer, see next repair trip for resolution. | ||
| Sep 201456000 mi | Third trip for emissions system troubles. Replaced EGR throttle valve assembly. | ||
| Dec 201459000 miUS $50 | "Charge Air Pressure Sensor" failed and needed to be replaced. Car was diagnosed and could have been fixed on this trip if part were available. Car drivable, picked it up, drove it home and brought it back to dealer again next day. "Charge Air Pressure Sensor" that was diagnosed as having failed on prior repair visit (and ordered on prior repair visit) arrived at dealer and was installed. | ||
| Jun 201565000 miUS $50 | Temperature sensor inside Diesel Exhaust Fluid active tank giving anomalous readings. Repair is to replace active tank, a $1,000+ part that'll take 5 hours to R&R. Part not in stock, ordered, will have to return to repair. Diesel Exhaust Fluid active tank arrived and dealer installed it. Final straw, I no longer trust this car to be a long time keeper. I traded it in on an i3 lease. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States May 2014 - May 2020 | |||
| Nov 201439000 mi | Front brake pads, rotors, sensor wire. Right front brake caliper. Rear brake pads, sensor wire. Brake Fluid Flush, Microfilter. | ||
| Dec 201553000 mi | Check Engine Light came on. Dealer scanned and diagnosed problem as pre-cat NOx sensor. Since California has a 7 year/70,000 miles emissions warranty, all costs were waived. | ||
| Jan 201642700 mi | Check engine light and vehicle goes into "limp mode" (decreased engine power). Codes P1729 and P3160. Cause was internally shorted fuel injector on cylinder #5. BMW Part #13537808089. Covered under 7-yr./70,000-mile emissions warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Apr 201211000 mi | Egr Cooler was cracked and replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Ohio, United States Dec 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jan 201217000 mi | egr valve failed | ||
| Mar 201212000 mi | egr valve failed | ||
| BMW X5 in Vermont, United States May 2011 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201120400 mi | Diesel - Check engine light; intake airflow sensor was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201458000 miUS $50 | While replacing wheel bearing dealer's mechanic discovered a leaking rubber air spring in the rear suspension. | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Jul 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201342700 mi | usb port and 9v port not working-replaced under warranty | ||
| BMW X5 in Alberta, Canada Jul 2011 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201322320 mi | Adaptive headlight failure. The attempted repair did not fix the issue, which continues intermittently. | ||
| Jan 201435840 mi | 2nd replacement of the "stepper motor control" for the adaptive headlights | ||
| Feb 201553320 miC $200 | Adaptive headlight motor assembly | ||
| Jan 201640140 miC $1191 | Had to replace glow plug module and all 6 glow plugs. | ||
| Aug 201673780 miC $200 | Evaporator replacement | ||
| Dec 201679360 miC $250 | Bushing and bearing replacement Controller failure | ||
| BMW X5 in Florida, United States Aug 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Oct 201211700 mi | engine light went on, recall, software upgrade | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Jul 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201542300 mi | Electric parking brake failure. Brake seized and required emergency release to make car drive able. | ||
| Dec 201661000 miUS $444 | Left Rear inner tail light (LED) assembly had failed and required replacement. | ||
| Apr 201764000 miUS $182 | Cooling system is like the old days--no clear expansion tank, etc. When the alert system says you are low on coolant, you are dangerously below minimum. Discovered this in the middle of nowhere. Partially filled system with well water and the closest anti-freeze I could find. Had the system flushed and correct coolant/water combo filled. Thought coolant system was checked whenever car was in shop (BMW 21-point check), but found out the hard way it was not. | ||
| May 201764946 mi | Faulty glow plug (diesel) - cylinder 4. Engine fault light announced the problem. Replaced diesel glow plug control unit. Check engine light indicated problem. Diagnostic indicated the #4 plug had failed (replaced 5/3). Further inspection discovered fault in the control unit itself. | ||
| Nov 201770200 mi | Exhaust Gas Recirculator cooling unit failure. CEL indicated problem. Flap function test indicated improper flap movement. Dealer covered cost as warranty had expired only 2 weeks prior to service. | ||
| Jun 201874000 miUS $550 | Mouse chewed an oxygen sensor in turbo. | ||
| Oct 202094491 miUS $402 | Replaced original battery. After almost 10 years of service. | ||
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