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2013 BMW X5 repairs by problem area
Engine (47%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 81 repairs.
2013 BMW X5 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (5%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 56 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 440hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Indiana, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201739500 mi | Recall for front drive shaft. Replaced front drive shaft. Recall for com box. Completed recall. | ||
| Jul 201845000 miUS $50 | Replaced control nob for phone, nav, radio, cd, etc. | ||
| Dec 202172000 miUS $1200 | Oil Consumption Test pursuant Bank vs. BMW. Engine used .7 Liter of oil in 750 miles and or .9 liter of oil in 1000 miles. Pursuant to the litigation the engine must use 1.0 liter of oil in 750 miles for Class Action Settlement to kick in. I have several leaks on the engine. I will need to come back to dealership when it gets a little worse to qualify. At this point in time I would have to pay 30 % towards a new engine and BMW 70%. See Class action settlement. | ||
| BMW X5 in United Arab Emirates Jun 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201646580 mi | The front passenger vacuum door lock actuator needed replacement. For the past few trips, it will not "suck" the door 70% of the time, and we had to shut the door rather harder as if it had not vacuum to keep it from unlocking The front shock absorbers/struts were replaced. I had noticed nothing but the maintenance team suggested it after a thorough car inspection. BMW dealer rocks! I paid nothing. PS. I live in Abu Dhabi, UAE | ||
| Oct 201766340 mi | The vacuum door ( left rear) lock actuator was replaced for malfunction There was a leak from the 'double gear'. I don't know what this is but that's shat the technician told us | ||
| May 201873160 mi | The engine oil level was at the minimum. Needed a top-up. Dealer did it under warranty. | ||
| Oct 2021122140 mi¤800 | Front Wheel bushings were changed as they were worn out and cause noise. Some Coils were toast and had them all replaced. I did some spirited, high rev driving and the dreaded check engine light turned on. The car lost power but managed to drive on the motorway for 25 km at speed 80-100. | ||
| Dec 2021122140 mi¤1200 | I think it was a transmission mount. I’m not a handy person nor do i know anything about mechanics of a car ???? | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 400hp 4.4L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jun 201545000 mi | Engine misfire, put in limp mode. Known problem. Replaced fuel injectors, airflow sensor as part of "Customer Service Package" recall. Persistent rattle and creak at low speed over semi-rough terrain from rear hatch area. Repair attempted: replaced hatch auto-latch mechanism. Unsuccessful. Owner wrapped elec tape on D latch and tightened latch mechanism. Works so far.. | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jan 2015 | recall repairs done on injectors, software, etc for this V8 engine. As soon as I picked the car up, warning lights came on. returned and advised was faulty pump. they replaced at a discount but not free. They said was coincidental. | ||
| Sep 201571000 miUS $250 | burning excessive oil, 1 quart per 200 miles in the city. at idle, smoke from exhaust, burning oil. no oil leak under car. One dealer said possibly valve stem seal but not sure. another dealer stated it was the turbos. engine malfunction - drivable but rough idle. error from autologic stated 30BD injectors xyz or DME internal fault. Dealer updated DME but did not solve the issue and said DME needed to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201572300 mi | failed DME. dealer replaced at no charge under extended warranty per BMW NA. engine still burning oil, highway driving every 1500 to 2000 miles, City driving 300 to 1000 miles. still drives but burns oil quickly, sometimes smokes | ||
| Feb 201679000 miUS $725 | turbo leaking oil. replaced turbo and oil leak stopped. | ||
| May 201680000 miUS $770 | second turbo failed, impeller sheared off. replaced second turbo | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 315hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Jan 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Mar 201525000 mi | Bad spindle on power lift gate | ||
| Oct 201645700 mi | Scheduled maintenence and recall for module that connects with cell towers. Speedometer 3 mph faster than actual. Was told the tolerance is 10% so that was considered normal. 10% is awful in my opinion | ||
| Jun 201753000 miUS $50 | water pump replaced on extended warranty. $50.00 deductable | ||
| Sep 201757000 mi | Took the car in on Monday with Combox issues with connected drive. They could not get it to work. They emailed connected drive for account info and update. Dealer never got a response so they could not get it to work. Had to pick up the car on Friday. Later I called connected dive, BMW assist. They gave me a refund for service that was not provided. They did a reactivation or reset from their end and now it seems to be working. I need to test it more to be comfortable. | ||
| Oct 2021102000 miUS $1200 | Broken Switch, | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201852000 mi | Vehicle behaving like transmission is slipping while shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under light to moderate acceleration. Visit involved inspection and testing of transmission and performing road test to try to recreate the condition Sloppy shifting into 2nd gear; especially after making turns and under partial acceleration. | ||
| Oct 202090000 miUS $3000 | Water pump failure | ||
| May 202195000 miUS $4000 | Rear differential failed and was making incredible noise and difficulty with driving. | ||
| Jan 2022102000 miUS $1300 | Oil leaking started due to cracked valve cover. | ||
| BMW X5 in Oregon, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 20155000 miUS $400 | wheel sensors for the 4x4 and anti skid system would intermittently give malfunction reading,when restarted the 4x4 lights and skid control would go out | ||
| Jan 201811000 miUS $3000 | transfer case and trans case motor were shot | ||
| BMW X5 in Virginia, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jan 201528700 mi | Engine was shutting off and engine light was coming on. They performed a test and it indicated that the Eccentric Shaft needed to be replaced. | ||
| BMW X5 in Georgia, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201742000 mi | Power Steering fluid was leaking and resevoir was empty. I refilled and drove it to the dealer. Tech claimed that there was no discernable leak, and it has not lost fluid since in 2,000 miles, but it definitely leaked at some point as fluid was all over the lower shield. Horn blew when vehicle shut off. Determined that previous airbag recall repair was done incorrectly and a wire was loose. It contacted the steering wheel column when power-retracting at shutoff, sounding the horn briefly. Service writer tried to charge us the $50 CPO deductible, but a more experienced service writer who checked my wife out later knew it was their fault from a previous repair and waived the deductible. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201533000 mi | vehicle went into limp mode. After 5 restarts the vehicle ran normally. Told by the dealer that it was an issue with the software communicating with sensors. Computer updated. computer needed to be reset | ||
| Nov 201539000 mi | Module for valvetronic needed replaced. There was rough starting and limp mode. After several starts the vehicle would function. | ||
| BMW X5 in Nebraska, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Feb 2013 | Replaced Bluetooth hands free microphone. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Dec 201420000 mi | rearview camera malfunction | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 20142100 mi | Some kind of dent or flaw in the rim caused the runflat to get out of round or bulge. They fixed the flaw in the rim - replaced the tire. | ||
| Apr 201511300 mi | The Airco System needed reset...fan wouldn't go below medium. | ||
| Aug 201514400 mi | WOuldn't stay on station - got lost - reflashed | ||
| Mar 201619000 mi | Brake Warning - Stability & ABS off | ||
| BMW X5 in North Carolina, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201841000 miUS $1030 | Oil leak | ||
| BMW X5 in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 201840920 miC $1200 | Broken driver side rear coil spring. Replaced both rear coils. | ||
| May 202262620 miC $1635 | Front brakes and rotors. | ||
| BMW X5 in Washington, United States Sep 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 201530000 mi | Navigation display was turning red and then black and was unresponsive. Software update seems to have resolved the issue. | ||
| Mar 201641000 mi | Glove box trim piece was warped and peeling away from the backing / door. Replaced under warranty. | ||
2013 BMW X5 4dr SUV
turbocharged 265hp 3.0L I6 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| BMW X5 in Idaho, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201748000 mi | Check engine light came on. Took to dealer. Diagnosed defective knock sensor for which there had been a TSB. Replaced at no cost to us. | ||
| Apr 202277200 mi | The DEF system was replaced under 150K drivetrain warranty. | ||
| BMW X5 in New Jersey, United States Oct 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 201656000 miUS $50 | EGR valve cooler failed | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015 | Replaced oxygen Sensor due to check engine light. | ||
| BMW X5 in California, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201639000 mi | Computer failure caused the rear backup camera and warning beeper to stop transmitting. | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Nov 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 20148900 mi | warning light came on, indicated emissions problem, car started to have reduced power, jerking. They seemed to think it was bad fuel, replaced fuel pumps, then discovered it was a bad electrical connection | ||
| Nov 201629400 mi | Problem with diesel oxygen sensors, which were replaced | ||
| Jul 201736000 mi | Another issue with emissions system/oxygen sensors | ||
| Feb 201845000 mi | Another problem with oxygen sensors | ||
| Mar 201845000 mi | Related to emissions system, some kind of flap. I don’t remember exactly and don’t have my files with me. | ||
| Jun 201849000 mi | ISSUE WITH ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE | ||
| BMW X5 in Texas, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 20132119 mi | Combox for telematics failed (i.e., Bluetooth & iPod connections would not work). Replaced combox. During combox programming, entire CIC failed (i.e., iDrive failed). CIC replaced with new unit (i.e., new iDrive installed). Combox for Bluetooth & iPod integration replaced. Discovered issue with CIC (i.e. iDrive) and replaced the entire system. | ||
| BMW X5 in Utah, United States Dec 2013 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Aug 20149000 mi | plastic protective housing which shields the electronics for power seat in the front right passenger seat keeps popping out. First time took it to dealer and they clipped it back in. Happened again. Objects on floor mat push to cause this. | ||
| Aug 201518000 mi | Engine stall at low speeds. Studders at idling. Power steering issues. | ||
| Oct 201518000 mi | Engine stall at slow speeds. Low power voltage reported which stalled the transmission/engine. Changed power outlet box in rear which seemed to fix issue (though the transmission still shifted erratically). I traded this vehicle out. | ||
| BMW X5 in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 201534000 mi | Electronic and computer issues | ||
| Feb 201873000 miUS $800 | EGR filter | ||
| BMW X5 in New Mexico, United States Nov 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Sep 201520000 mi | oil level reading high, re calibrated oil level sensor | ||
| May 201625900 mi | Leaking oil line to turbo charger | ||
| Apr 202279000 miUS $350 | I drive controller replaced | ||
| BMW X5 in Ontario, Canada Aug 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201442160 mi | Amplifier and head unit were replaced When the amplifier and head unit were replaced, the dealer damaged the air vent grill | ||
| Sep 201444640 mi | Vehicle speed sensor Exhausted cooler was leaking so it was replaced | ||
| Oct 201571060 mi | Sensor in urea tank | ||
| BMW X5 in New York, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201546000 mi | Rear hatch struts failed and were replaced | ||
| Jul 201548200 mi | O2 sensor and knock sensor had to be replaced. Also sun visor was broken and was replaced | ||
| Aug 201548900 mi | Another knock sensor needed to be replaced. Fuel economy improved by 3-4 mpg afterwards. | ||
| Sep 201660000 miUS $1000 | DEF tank replacement required according to service bulletin diagnostics for ODB code P21A8. Defective original part. | ||
| Oct 201660500 miUS $50 | Check engine light. DEF tank was replaced under warranty, due to faulty level sensor | ||
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