NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

9.4

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,300 miles

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2011 BMW X5 engine problems

engine problem

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2011 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #1

Aug 142011

X5 6-cyl

  • 1,300 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2012 BMW X5. Upon engine start up when cold, the engine surges excessively. If the transmission is engaged during the surging (fluctuating RPM) the vehicle lurches forward/reverse causing a dangerous situation and potential accident.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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