10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,829 miles

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2014 BMW X5 drivetrain problems

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2014 BMW X5 Owner Comments

problem #9

Apr 162024

X5

  • miles

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

The vehicle has been part of recall #[XXX] related to engine EGR cooler leakage. The EGR cooler is part of emission's control. On this vehicle the egr can leak which causes coolant to get into intake manifold and potentially cause risk of fire. BMW denied to cover the repair on my vehicle reason I am asking for support. Have already called BMW customer service 1800-831-1117 but unfortunately no support was offered. Car have been fixed by replacing the egr with genuine BMW part. Invoice attached. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Canton, MI, USA

problem #8

Sep 032023

X5

  • miles
Drive train malfunction came on and veh started to act very different like check engine lights and a lack of power !!! had it sent back to the dealer they switch #4 coil pack to # 5 and the code cleared. Then about 1500 miles later the same thing happen, so I changed plugs& wires and still the same thing happen again so then I received a P0100 code and P0172 so I changed the pcv and both Mas sensors plus the turbo filters !!!!! still no change "???"

- Joliet, IL, USA

problem #7

Jun 152023

X5

  • 65,465 miles
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal sound, and the vehicle hesitated to accelerate, causing the vehicle to jerk. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty driveshaft. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 65,465.

- Evington, VA, USA

problem #6

Mar 282023

X5

  • 65,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shifted into neutral(N) independently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the high-pressure fuel pump was defective. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the entire fuel system needed to be replaced due to the intrusion of metal fragments into the fueling system. The dealer charged a repair fee and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 (Fuel System, Diesel) as the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

problem #5

Jun 302022

X5

  • miles
Front driveshaft broke at U-joint while driving Front driveshaft was showing signs of rust prior to the incident but unknown at the time that it was a more serious, known issue with the previous model. I believe this to be the exact same problem as the 2010-2013 BMW x5 E70 chassis (recall 17V-138). I saw the BMW service bulletin (unfortunately after the incident) which would have clearly shown me that my driveshaft was about to break. My vehicle is the next generation x5, 2014 4.4L with all wheel drive. It has the direct replacement driveshaft as the E70, but with the newer part number. I was driving, luckily at low speed, when the car started to vibrate (like a tire problem), then bang! clunk, clunk, clunk. The U-joint in my front driveshaft broke, smashed the transmission, exhaust and floor board causing the vehicle to be disabled. Transmission was cracked with a hole in the side of it. Cost to repair at BMW dealer exceeds $19K. BMW was unwilling to accept responsibility for the damages after working with their corporate team. They were not interested in reviewing the data as potentially part of the recall. I believe, based on what BMW knows about the previous recall and the pictures of my driveshaft a few months before it broke, this is a problem that BMW has not fixed on later models which will become more evident as they age. I suspect a possible culprit is the A/C drain line that is almost right over top of the driveshaft and likely lets cold water constantly land on the U-joint. (Design flaw) - that's my opinion. I will be happy to share any additional information to help prevent this from happening to other BMW owners. I would like to see this reviewed for consideration of an additional model range to be covered.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

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problem #4

May 212022

X5

  • miles
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 #3

Feb 012021

X5

  • 0 miles

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

Water keeps coming inside the car every time its raining outside, I took the car to a BMW dealership and they fixed staying that the roof drains were clogged, after a month again water inside my car after the rain, I took my car back to the dealership and they fixed again they charged me even though I had a warranty, now after couple of months again water inside the car affecting the electric under the passenger seat and all over the car, please look in to this matter this was a 90K BMW, we have kids traveling inside the car and we don't want the electric or airbags to get on fire or explode, thank you we appreciate it.

- Boston, MA, USA

problem #2

Jul 202020

X5 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2014 BMW X5. Consumer writes in regards to crack to the transmission housing. The consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were contacted but, no remedy was found.

- West Boxford, MA, USA

problem #1

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

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