2011 BMW X5 DIESEL SAV
2 recalls, 59 complaints - 25 TSBs
16V311000 May 17, 2016
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Defect Description
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active ... Read more
Consequence
If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
11V332000 Jun 23, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011, X5 DIESEL SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES (SAV) MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 31, 2011, THROUGH MAY 19, 2011. DUE TO A COMPONENT MANUFACTURING ERROR AT THE SUPPLIER, THE WELDS IN THE BELT TENSIONER COULD HAVE INCIPIENT CRACKS. OVER TIME, THIS COULD LEAD A MALFUNCTION O... Read more
Consequence
IF THE BELT TENSIONER FAILS, THERE COULD BE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE, IF POWER STEERING ASSIST IS LOST, MANUAL STEERING CAPABILITY IS STILL RETAINED AND COULD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE BELT TENSIONER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417, OR VIA EMAIL AT [email protected].
Complaint Statistics
59 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 18 |
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
POWER TRAIN
Jun 13, 2019
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MILES / PER HOUR. SUDDENLY THE CAR SHOWED "ENGINE MALFUCTION - POWER REDUCED" AND SHE COULDN'T KEEP THE SPEED AND CAR STARTING LOSING SPEED AND DROPPED TO 10 MILES / HOUR, SHE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID THE DANGER OF BEING HIT BY OT... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 13, 2019
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WITH SPEED LIMIT OF 50 MILES / PER HOUR. SUDDENLY THE CAR SHOWED "ENGINE MALFUCTION - POWER REDUCED" AND SHE COULDN'T KEEP THE SPEED AND CAR STARTING LOSING SPEED AND DROPPED TO 10 MILES / HOUR, SHE HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO AVOID THE DANGER OF BEING HIT BY OT... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2019
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT LIGHT IS ON. DEALER REPORTS THERE IS A FAULT STORED FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT MAT. I UNDERSTAND THAT BMW HAS HAD RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS.
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2019
Incident date: Mar 29, 2019
THE ISSUE STARTED WITH EXHAUST FUME IN THE CABIN FOR 2-3 DAYS. FOLLOWED BY AIR LEAKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE BAY ON LOW RPM. VEHICLE WENT IN AND OUT OF LIMP MODE (GETTING "ENGINE MALFUNCTIONED / REDUCED POWER" MESSAGE) WHILE DRIVING WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS ON HIGHWAY OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. DEALER... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 3, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TRIGGERED . TWO ISSUES: - THE DEALER DIAGNOSED A PROBLEM WITH THE SENSOR IN THE DIESEL-EXHAUST-FLUID PASSIVE TANK. THE SENSOR IS BUILT INTO THE TANK, SO THE ENTIRE TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY EXTENSION... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2019
Incident date: Jan 21, 2019
LEAKING EGR COOLER. DEALER STATED THAT IF ISSUE IS NOT REPAIRED A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD EXISTS. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR VIN SPECIFIC VEHICLES BUT OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE ARE NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 8, 2019
Incident date: Dec 30, 2018
SUNROOF DRAIN LINE TWISTING CAUSES WATER TO BACK-UP INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAULTS AS CONFIRMED BY FORMER BMW FRANCHISEE MECHANIC AND AS NOTED WIDELY THROUGHOUT BWM OWNER FORUMS. THIS KNOWN ISSUE FOR MODEL HAS NO REPAIR OPTION OTHER THAN CUTTING INTO A PILLAR TO REPLACE D... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Dec 14, 2018
2018 DEC 14 - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER FOUND FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OIL TURBO LINE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Mar 16, 2018
2018 MARCH - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED INTAKE TURBO LINE, SECOND TIME.
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2017
2017 DEC - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED EGR PRE-COOLER, AND INTAKE TURBO LINE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Dec 12, 2017
2017 DEC - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED EGR PRE-COOLER, AND INTAKE TURBO LINE.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
2017 JULY - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED FAULTY EGR COOLER AND EGR VALVE SECOND TIME.
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2016
2016, MARCH 03 - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED FAULTY: INTAKE TEMP SENSOR FAULT # 004BC6 AND FUEL PRESUPLY LINE: FAULTS #004BDA AND 004BDC. SCR TANK FAULT 0046F9 WAS NOT REPAIRED BY BMW.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Mar 3, 2016
2016, MARCH 03 - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED FAULTY: INTAKE TEMP SENSOR FAULT # 004BC6 AND FUEL PRESUPLY LINE: FAULTS #004BDA AND 004BDC. SCR TANK FAULT 0046F9 WAS NOT REPAIRED BY BMW.
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Jul 10, 2017
2017 JULY - DIESEL EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN. MAG BMW DEALER REPLACED FAULTY EGR COOLER AND EGR VALVE SECOND TIME.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 14, 2018
Incident date: Nov 11, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A LOCAL ROAD AT 40 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE, THERE WAS A LOUD, VERY SHORT LIVED NOISE IN THE ENGINE AND I IMMEDIATELY LOST POWER STEERING. MY SERPENTINE BELT FAILED AND I LIMPED HOME WITHOUT POWER STEERING, BATTERY CHARGING, ETC.... UPON INSPECTION BY MY LOCAL MECHANI... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 4, 2018
Incident date: Sep 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V336000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER (CENTURY BMW, 2934 LAURENCE ROAD, GREENVILLE, SC 296... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Sep 1, 2018
Incident date: Aug 4, 2018
DTC P20EE: FAULT FOR FUEL FILTER HEATER (REPLACE HEATER). SIMILAR RECALL TO 2009 DIESEL X5 FAULTY FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH COULD REMAIN ON AFTER ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF LEADING TO A POTENTIAL FIRE.
POWER TRAIN
Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Jun 9, 2018
1. "IDLER PULLEY BOLT FAILED" - WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE PULLEY BOLT FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I LOST POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE MESSAGE "CHARGING MALFUNCTION" APPEARED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND PULLED OUT THE BROKEN BELTS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE GARAGE AND IT COST ME ROU... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 30, 2018
Incident date: Jun 9, 2018
1. "IDLER PULLEY BOLT FAILED" - WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, THE PULLEY BOLT FAILED. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I LOST POWER TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE MESSAGE "CHARGING MALFUNCTION" APPEARED. I OPENED THE HOOD AND PULLED OUT THE BROKEN BELTS. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE GARAGE AND IT COST ME ROU... Read more
STEERING
Jul 15, 2018
Incident date: Jun 29, 2018
IDLER PULLEY BOLT BROKE FOR SECOND TIME IN 5 MONTHS. IN FEBRUARY, FIRST OCCURRENCE, CAR WAS STATIONARY. CAR WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL BY LOCAL MECHANIC. SECOND OCCURRENCE ON JUNE 29, CAR WAS IN MOTION ENTERING A TRAFFIC ROTARY. BOLT AUDIBLY SNAPPED JUST PRIOR TO ENTERING ROTARY. ALL POWER STEERI... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 5, 2018
Incident date: May 21, 2018
TAKATA RECALL: RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. ERROR MESSAGE SAYS FAULT IN PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM AFFECTING THE THE AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER OR BELT FORCE LIMITER. HAPPENED A FEW DAYS AFTER THE RECALL ON AIRBAGS AND DRIVE SHAFT WAS PERFORMED AT THE DEALERSHIP. THEY ONLY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE A... Read more
STEERING
Apr 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V550000 A REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT RECALL WAS CONDUCTED DUE TO GRAVE PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS. I CONSULTED BOTH BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS REPAIR, AND OF COURSE I AM TOLD THE ONLY RECALL OUTSTANDING FOR MY VEHICLE IS RELATED TO A... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V550000 A REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT RECALL WAS CONDUCTED DUE TO GRAVE PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS. I CONSULTED BOTH BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS REPAIR, AND OF COURSE I AM TOLD THE ONLY RECALL OUTSTANDING FOR MY VEHICLE IS RELATED TO A... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 4, 2018
Incident date: Mar 1, 2018
PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V550000 A REPLACEMENT OF THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT RECALL WAS CONDUCTED DUE TO GRAVE PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS. I CONSULTED BOTH BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP ABOUT THIS REPAIR, AND OF COURSE I AM TOLD THE ONLY RECALL OUTSTANDING FOR MY VEHICLE IS RELATED TO A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Jan 20, 2018
ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT REDUCED POWER TO ENGINE IN THE CITY WHILE AT LIGHT. ALSO YOU CAN HEAR A FLAPPING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS AFTER DIAGNOSTIC THAT THE EXHAUST COOLER IS CRACKED. PREVIOUSLY THE CAR WAS SERVICED FOR METERING VALVE LEAK WHICH WAS UNDER SCR EXTENDED WAR... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Jan 20, 2018
ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT REDUCED POWER TO ENGINE IN THE CITY WHILE AT LIGHT. ALSO YOU CAN HEAR A FLAPPING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER REPORTS AFTER DIAGNOSTIC THAT THE EXHAUST COOLER IS CRACKED. PREVIOUSLY THE CAR WAS SERVICED FOR METERING VALVE LEAK WHICH WAS UNDER SCR EXTENDED WAR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 18, 2017
Incident date: Apr 10, 2017
THE VEHICLE EMISSION SYSTEM IS CLOGGING UP DUE TO THE DIESEL EMISSIONS SET UP IN THE BMW DIESEL ENGINES. WHERE MOST CAR MANUFACTURERS EMISSION WARRENTIES ARE 80-85KMI BMW IS 70KMI. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BMW IS NOT DOING ANYTHING UNLESS YOUR WILLING TO PAY $$$$$$. THE #1 PROBLEM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2017
Incident date: Nov 7, 2017
I HAVE RECEIVED SEVERAL LETTERS ABOUT THE AIRBAG RECALL IN THE PAST YEAR A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO JACKIE COOPER OF EDMOND OK SAID THEY HAD THE PART I TOOK MY X5D IN FOR 3 DAYS BUT WHEN I PICKED IT UP THEY HAD NOT REPLACED EITHER AIRBAG. I RECEIVED ANOTHER NOTICE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE BUT THE DEALERSHIP ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 7, 2017
Incident date: May 1, 2016
RECALL HAS BEEN IN AFFECT SINCE MAY 2016 AND I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PASSENGER AIR BAG MAY 25, 2016 | RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-364. I'VE BEEN TO TWO LOCAL DEALERSHIPS AND ADDED MY NAME TO A LIST BUT NOTHING.
ENGINE
Nov 1, 2017
Incident date: Oct 28, 2017
ENGINE DRIVE BELT IDLER PULLEY BOLT SNAPPED WHILE VEHICLE WAS IDLING. LOST POWER STEERING, WATER PUMP, AND ALTERNATOR DUE TO DRIVE BELT BEING DISCONNECTED. THIS BOLT WAS REPLACED AS PART OF RECALL CAMPAIGN #12V550. HOWEVER, THE RECALLED PART HAS NOW FAILED, AND THERE ARE MANY ONLINE REPORTS OF F... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 18, 2017
Incident date: Aug 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE EGR COOLER FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED THE EXHAUST ODOR TO ENTER THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. BMW OF STER... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 6, 2017
Incident date: Sep 21, 2017
I RECEIVED AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION REDUCED POWER WARNING ON MY VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I LOSS POWER AN CANNOT GO OVER 20 MPH. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED .I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS AN EGR AND VACUUM LINE PROBLEM. DOING A SIMPLE SEARCH ON THE WEB THOUSANDS OF OTHE... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 2, 2017
Incident date: Sep 29, 2017
OUR BMW X5 DIESEL HAD A RECALL DONE BACK IN 2012 FOR EGR VALVE BEING FAULTY. BMW'S EMISSIONS ARE FAILING ON THEIR 2009-2011 DIESELS. WE RECENTLY DROPPED OFF OUR BMW X5 FOR SERVICE AND FOR ANOTHER RECALL, DISCOVERED BMW WILL NOT COVER THEIR FAULT PART THIS TIME AROUND. THEY HAVE A BAD DESIGN WITH THE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2016
TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AFTER RECEIVING NOTIFICATION IN THE MAIL REGARDING THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL FOR OUR 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL, WE HAVE REPEATEDLY AND UNSUCCESSFULLY TRIED TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR FOR OUR VEHICLE AT OUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTER (BMW OF SEATTLE). WE WERE INFORMED WE WERE NOT A PRIORITY AND ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: Jun 18, 2017
TRANSMISSION PROBLEM I HAVE A 2011 BMW X5 XDRIVE35D AND I HAVE EXPERIENCED FOR THE THIRD TIME THAT WHEN I'M ON A LOCAL HIGHWAY WHEN I ACCELERATE TO GO A LITTLE FASTER MY TRANSMISSION GOES INTO A FAILURE MODE TO WHERE I HAVE NO GEARS, AND WHEN I GET THAT MESSAGE I TRY TO ACCELERATE TO PULL OVER TO ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 3, 2017
RECENTLY PURCHASED 2011 BMW X5D. VEHICLE HAD 147, 068 MILES. AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR LESS THAN 100 MILES FROM THE PURCHASE POINT, CEL CAME ON. THE SELLER WAS NOTIFIED ONLY TO TELL ME THAT A SENSOR READING NEEDED TO BE CHECKED AND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE. A WEEK LATER A C... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 16, 2017
Incident date: Jun 3, 2017
RECENTLY PURCHASED 2011 BMW X5D. VEHICLE HAD 147, 068 MILES. AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED FOR LESS THAN 100 MILES FROM THE PURCHASE POINT, CEL CAME ON. THE SELLER WAS NOTIFIED ONLY TO TELL ME THAT A SENSOR READING NEEDED TO BE CHECKED AND THE VEHICLE WAS FINE TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE. A WEEK LATER A C... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 11, 2017
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 11, 2017
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 8, 2017
Incident date: May 8, 2017
AIRBAG RECALL OVER 18MONTHS-BMW SAYS "CAN'T GET PARTS". "MAY SHOOT SHARDS IF DEPLOYED. DRIVESHAFT RECALL -BMW SAYS CAN'T GET PARTS. "IF FAILS, FRONT WHEELS DON'T WORK. CRACK IN EGR COOLER. DEADLY EXHAUST IN PASSENGER CABIN-REPAIRED 5/8/17. RECALL ALTERNATOR BOLT -REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT BROKE! CA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 8, 2017
Incident date: May 8, 2017
AIRBAG RECALL OVER 18MONTHS-BMW SAYS "CAN'T GET PARTS". "MAY SHOOT SHARDS IF DEPLOYED. DRIVESHAFT RECALL -BMW SAYS CAN'T GET PARTS. "IF FAILS, FRONT WHEELS DON'T WORK. CRACK IN EGR COOLER. DEADLY EXHAUST IN PASSENGER CABIN-REPAIRED 5/8/17. RECALL ALTERNATOR BOLT -REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT BROKE! CA... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 8, 2017
Incident date: May 8, 2017
AIRBAG RECALL OVER 18MONTHS-BMW SAYS "CAN'T GET PARTS". "MAY SHOOT SHARDS IF DEPLOYED. DRIVESHAFT RECALL -BMW SAYS CAN'T GET PARTS. "IF FAILS, FRONT WHEELS DON'T WORK. CRACK IN EGR COOLER. DEADLY EXHAUST IN PASSENGER CABIN-REPAIRED 5/8/17. RECALL ALTERNATOR BOLT -REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT BROKE! CA... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 20, 2017
Incident date: Apr 4, 2017
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING START MALFUNCTIONING AFTER 5 YEARS.
ENGINE
Apr 20, 2017
Incident date: Apr 4, 2017
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING START MALFUNCTIONING AFTER 5 YEARS.
AIR BAGS
Dec 28, 2016
Incident date: Dec 28, 2016
TAKATA RECALL....NOT BEING ADDRESSED IN A TIMELY FASHION. SPOKE WITH BMWNA, EXPLAINED THAT I'M LOOKING TO SELL THE VEHICLE, THAT I PAID CASH AND THE TRUCK IS DEPRECIATING.. LOOKING FOR A RESOLUTION THAT DOESN'T INCLUDE A TRADE IN...WANT THE VEHICLE FIXED ASAP SO IT IS SELLABLE... I HAVE SEEN BMW ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 26, 2016
Incident date: Mar 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL HAVE BEEN WAITING 8 MONTHS WITH NO INFORMATION FROM BMW OR DEALER WHEN REPAIR WILL BE SCHEDULED. CAR VALUE NOT CALCULABLE FOR TRADE OR SALE UNTIL NO LONGER UNDER RECALL. SHOULD BE MONETARY COMPENSATION FOR DELAY OF SALE TRANSACTION.
AIR BAGS
Jul 25, 2016
Incident date: Feb 5, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. MY VEHICLE IS THE SUBJECT OF 2 TAKATA AIRBAG RECALLS -- #16V071 (MARCH 2016) AND #16V364 (MAY 2016). IT IS REGISTERED AND USED MOSTLY IN NAPLES, FLORIDA -- PART OF BMW'S DESIGNATED HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY AREA ("HAHA"). I WAS TOLD IN MAY THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE THIS SUMMER. ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 6, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V364000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 18, 2015
Incident date: Oct 10, 2015
PREMATURE FAILURE OF DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, PRE- AND POST- FILTER PRESSURE SENSORS. THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF NO ACTIVE REGENERATION CYCLES DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING PRESSURE SENSORS THAT DID NOT ACTIVE FAULT CODES UNTIL AFTER FILTER HAS BE... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 BMW X5 DIESEL SAV
25 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B510819
Jan 16, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met.
B611305
Jan 11, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on ho
B840214
Jul 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
CONNECTEDDRIVE/BMW ASSIST SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS INFORMATION: ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
B650709
Jun 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B660517
May 1, 2018
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED WITH COMFORT ACCESS: One or more doors are unable to be opened from the outside of the vehicle using the Comfort Access System.
B650709
May 1, 2018
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NAVIGATION SYSTEM: REPORTING MISSING OR INCORRECT ROAD MAP DATA: The route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
200000 WHEELS
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B310112
Apr 1, 2018
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING
B121418
Apr 1, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CYCLES FOR OBD2 READINESS CODES (M57Y): One or more OBD readiness codes are not set to OreadyO during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or during an ISTA/D diagnostic session.
B121418
Apr 1, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CYCLES FOR OBD2 READINESS CODES (M57Y): One or more OBD readiness codes are not set to OreadyO during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or during an ISTA/D diagnostic session.
B121418
Apr 1, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CYCLES FOR OBD2 READINESS CODES (M57Y): One or more OBD readiness codes are not set to OreadyO during a state emissions inspection, with a hand-held scan tool or during an ISTA/D diagnostic session.
B613014
Mar 1, 2018
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW Maintenance Program: 12-Volt Battery Replacement Measure: This bulletin outlines a customer satisfaction measure that has been designed exclusively for the BMW vehicles listed above.
B110916
Feb 1, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
N63, N63TU, S63 and S63TU Engines: Oil Leak from the Rear: Customer complains that engine oil is leaking from the center of the vehicle. When verified, the engine oil residue can be seen leaking from between the engine and the transmission
B110115
Feb 1, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Engine Oil Quick Reference Chart and Drain Plug Torque: The current version of ISTA/D has an error in the engine oil capacity specification for all vehicles with the N63R engine and xDrive.
B310112
Jan 1, 2018
010000 STEERING
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
B310112
Jan 1, 2018
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
CRACKING NOISES FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA WHILE TURNING THE WHEELS, WHEN STATIONARY OR PARKING: Cracking noises are heard from the front axle area while maneuvering at low speeds (e.g., parking lot maneuvers) or when turning the steering whe
B840314
Jan 1, 2018
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Bluetooth Connection Failures: There are various connectivity failures with the following devices: Apple iPhones: Samsung S6 and the S6 Edge.
B660814
Dec 1, 2017
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
Side View Camera Does Not Display Picture.
B180217
Dec 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DIAGNOSING SELECTIVE CATALYST REDUCTION (SCR) EFFICIENCY FAULTS: The Service Engine Soon light is on.
SIM010717
Jun 1, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification
B840214
May 1, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ConnectedDrive/BMW Assist System Diagnosis Information
SIB-61-11-11
Aug 1, 2011
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: THERE MAY BE MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS SUCH AS: HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT SWITCHES ON WHEN USING THE ONE-TOUCH DIRECTIONAL. TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR WORKS ONLY WHEN THE HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT IS ON. TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR CANNOT BE SWITCHED
SIB-36-02-11
Aug 1, 2011
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
BMW: CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE VEHICLE?S DISPLAY ELEMENTS OF THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM. *RM
BMW X5 DIESEL SAV - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BMW X5 DIESEL SAV across all model years (2011, 2011).
2
Total Recalls
59
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths