10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,543 miles

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2014 BMW X5 engine problems

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2014 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #7

May 212022

X5

  • miles

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

The timing chain malfunctioned and blew out the electronic fuel pump which cause a catastrophic failure of the vehicle. It went in to low power mode came top a stop with a "drivetrain malfunction" warning. Once the car locked in park it was inoperable. I am being quoted by BMW repair $48,000 for a new engine and a new fuel system. This is a well known issue over many years with BMW. There have been class action suits in Europe on this issue.

- Villa Park, IL, USA

problem #6

Nov 012018

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V755000 (engine). After contacting gebhardt BMW (4740 valmont rd, boulder, co), the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #5

Nov 012018

X5

  • miles
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that BMW of eugene (located at 2100 martin luther king jr blvd, eugene, or 97401, (541) 342-1763) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Eugene, OR, USA

problem #4

Dec 012018

X5

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V755000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called tom bush BMW jacksonville (9875 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32225, (904) 371-4790) and was informed that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

problem #3

Jan 012019

X5

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 18V755000 (engine) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in December of 2018. The contact stated that the vehicle had reduced engine power, the check engne indicator illuminated, and the overall maintenance required message was displayed. The engine also emitted a strong unknown odor when the engine was started. The odor was also present when the engine was shut off. The contact spoke with BMW of fairfax (2801 old lee hwy, fairfax, va, 22031, (855) 213-6730) and was informed that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lorton, VT, USA

problem #2

Mar 092019

X5

  • 120,000 miles
Driving the for 18 miles up a mountain road to a sky resort on snow covered road. Never exceeded 20 mph because of conditions. During the trip the brake system light came on and screen said use caution. Parked the car at the parking lot, turned it off. Turned it back on and it seemed ok, the error message was gone. Went to our room. 20 minutes later the sheriff calls and said my car is on fire. It was a total loss.

- Anaheim, CA, USA

problem #1

May 052017

X5

  • 6,800 miles
On the night of May 5th, 2017, while I was driving my 2014 BMW X5, at the mileage of 6800 miles. A burning smell came out first. 2 minutes after the smoke came out. I asked my kids get out of the car. Another 2 minutes later, the fire came out from the bottom of the engine. The fire was too big then we called seattle fire department to extinguish it. So far, geico said this car is totaled. But BMW North America did not pay too much care with this accident. Just saying the primarily responsibility is geico despite I keep to reminder her "my car is under warranty". as of today, I have heard nothing from BMW North America telling what to do for me. Geico rent a temp car for me.

- Seattle, WA, USA

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