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The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) and the vehicle was repaired. While the contact was driving home from the service appointment at 55 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the bmw store (6131 stewart rd suite 1, cincinnati, oh 45227, (513) 271-8700) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the dealer caused the failure due to not disconnecting the battery. The contact called the better business bureau and was provided complaint id number: 3787246. The failure mileage was 172,000. The vin was invalid.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The vin was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Recallcampaign no.15v-318 : driver side front air bag modulefor my bmw x5 i received notice that they will change driver side front air bag module in july 2015 but after till date no intimation has been received when they will replace it. Also want to point to notice that my car met with an headon accident with tree in 2012 (i think) but that time no airbags got opened despite such strong head on collision with big tree. I am concerned about my car and my safety while i drive this car.
2003 bmw x5 involved in a accident. Hit by oncoming traffic on passenger side. Air bag was deployed but did not inflat. No one sitting in passenger area thank god or would have been injured. Happened on city street
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) as of january 20, 2017. The contact had not received a recall notification. The manufacturer and the dealer (fields bmw winter park, located at 963 wymore rd, winter park, fl 32789, (407) 628-2100) initially indicated that the air bag recall was serviced, but later recanted the statement and indicated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle,itwas smoking when i contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now i have found atleast 6recallson 2003 x5 bmw.recall15v318000 recall17v047000 recallo3v197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off,severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///c:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf) .came to complete stop,whenifirst brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours,the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and i end up with 2003 bmw with at least 8 recalls(http://ukcar.reviews/bmw-x5-e53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).i purchase the car 1-4-18..i call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary california,i sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also i paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me .i notice it after i register the bmw.as well this dealer is in violation of california lemon law code
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) for the front driver's side air bag; however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect.
2003 bmw x5 recall for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 2003 bmw x5 recall for air bags, frontal, driver side inflator modulethe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The speedometer/odometer stops working while driving and doesnt go into first gear also shows car overheating but it hasnt overheated. When turning it goes back to normal then right back to problem, also these two error codes have appeared p0600serial communication link and p1747 can-bus monitoring
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags); however, 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 manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
Vehicle was being driven with two young children in the rear seat and the rear right passenger airbag deployed while we were driving locally with 35 mph speed !!!
Passenger-airbag-disabled warning lamp comes on intermittently while seat is occupied by an adult. Problem first noted in 2007, becoming progressively worse.dealer checked and found defective seat occupancy detector, but replacement quoted at $800note - this is a bmw model x3 but your web form did not list x3 so i selected x5.
The car started losing power while on the road. It got slower and slower, till it finally came to a complete stop. It had to be towed the rest of the way to the house. The engine would start up, but it would not engage any of the gears.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5.while pulling into the driveway at 5 mph, the driver noticed that the instrument panels light began to dim and the vehicle stalled.approximately two hours later, the vehicle was able to be restarted and was driven to the dealer.the mechanic informed her that the instrument cluster was defective and needed to be replaced.the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified.the current mileage was 100,200 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 03/09/09. *ljafter shutting the vehicle off, the front and rear lights stayed on and the door locks were inoperative. The consumer attempted to restart the vehicle, but it would not start. The dealer found communications faults in the instrument cluster.updated 03/12/09.
The left rear tail light continues to work intermittently. The 'check brake, check rear light' warning illuminates even after bulbs have been replaced.i have replaced the bulbs numerous times, with the most recent being a few days ago.yet, the warning message reappeared this evening.the problem is similar to those recently investigated by nhtsa on other bmw models such as the 3 series and is a common complaint in bmw forums and other forums on the internet.
This morning 03/13/2020 at aprox. 2:30am my bmw x5 2003 was engulfed in flames for no reason and my two german shepherds hey you and my baby diesel were inside,and how one made it out and the baby didnt, i busted windows cause i heard him crying ,,,,i couldnt get him i tried to i tried oh my god my poor baby , i was injured and scared for life with that. My car was off and parked in front of a friends house on a side street, all a loss. No pictures taken ,several police and fire dept. Came.
I purchased the vehicle used, i have had it for about 5 months and have had some serious problems (steering column, window regulators, engine, and coolant leakage). I see where these issues seem to be consistent with the vehicle, but am having a hard time getting the recall work done.i can's afford to spend a lot on this car, but i feel like i may have more than i bargained for.my extended warranty is not paying for much !!! help
I was driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the vehicle lost all power forcing me to come to complete stop in the middle of the highway. This occurred 3 other times in the past 4 months , the other incidents were in the parking lot. The car starts up and runs perfectly before and after. I am concerned about my safety. Searching for a solution, i found that bmw has service bulletin to address this issue. I am surprised that there is no recall on this since it is a huge safety concern.
The pixels on the instrument cluster and the radio display are faded out which makes the visibility on these items extremely difficult.this is a known issue that has been brought to bmwusa's attention and discussed on many bmw forums, yet the manufacturer and its supplier (siemans vdo) refuse to fix.
October 2002 i purchased a new bmw x5 - shortly there after i started to experience intermittent electrical problems - headlights would not shut off without re-starting the car, interior lights would not turn off, the flashers would come on, the rear latch would disconnect, the keyless entry into the car would not work, battery was being drained and ultimately the batter wouldn't even hold a charge.after 3-4 months of experiencing these intermittent problems, i insisted the dealer take the car back and let mepurchase a 2003 bmw x5.i received the newest bmw x5 on february 26, 2003 and on march 10, 2003, i started experiencing problems again!this time, when the ignition was turned on, the flashers came on and the interior lights would not shut off without me opening the door and closing it again - i had to manually shut off the flashers. Minutes later after driving the car, i shut off the ignition, got out of the car and used the keyless entry system to lock the car and arm the alarm.i wasn't able to lock the car doors but the alarm was activated.i had to turn the alarm off and open the door and close it again.then i was able to lock it.the car has been at the dealer since and they do not know what is causing this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was the smell of plastic burning and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The engine stalled without warning. Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was burned down to the frame. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
The right rear brake light bulb shorts out.instrument warning for rear brake / tail lights activates. Problem occurs multiple times due to an apparent flaw in the brake light assembly circuit and plastic that forms the split circuit for positive (+) negative (-) connection points to bulb socket leads.to repair - the metal assembly needs to bebent outward (direction away from tail light lens) to increase tension between bulb socket electrical connections and metal plate of tail light assembly.problem seems to be caused by weakened plastic that causes the metal plate in tail light assemble to loosen creating inadequate back spring tension between the plate and socket connectors.recall on bmw 3 series for: no. 11v-438: lamps in rear quarter panel 2002-2005 3 series is described as the exact problem.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the front passenger sidecaught fire while parked in a residential garage. The manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that cause of the fire was not due a manufacturing defect. A police report was filed of the incident.the contact stated that the battery was replaced twice and the computer system was replaced three times prior to the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 2/15/13 the consumer believed the fire was due to an electrical failure. Updated 02/02/513
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 17v047000 (air bags) and the vehicle was repaired. While the contact was driving home from the service appointment at 55 mph, the battery warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called the bmw store (6131 stewart rd suite 1, cincinnati, oh 45227, (513) 271-8700) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the dealer caused the failure due to not disconnecting the battery. The contact called the better business bureau and was provided complaint id number: 3787246. The failure mileage was 172,000. The vin was invalid.
Bmw x-5 has caused two accidents by spontanous accelleration - after first accident bmw was contacted and engineers kept vehicle and determined that cause of accident driver error-we paid for repair of vehicle.same "acceleration" happened about six months later on january 7 sending car crashing through front of building - only by miracle people weren't ingured in these accidents (the building was a a retail store).this is a leased vehicle and we don't know what to do.lso, these incidents have caused our insurance to skyrocket.
Consumer was traveling 45 mph andvehicle surged forward, and drove roughly. A loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer noticed that the check engine light flashed on then off.consumer drove it to the dealer, andmechanicdeterminedthat two ignition coil springs needed to be replaced inside of the engine.
2003 bmw x5 recall for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 2003 bmw x5 recall for air bags, frontal, driver side inflator modulethe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The speedometer/odometer stops working while driving and doesnt go into first gear also shows car overheating but it hasnt overheated. When turning it goes back to normal then right back to problem, also these two error codes have appeared p0600serial communication link and p1747 can-bus monitoring
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the front passenger sidecaught fire while parked in a residential garage. The manufacturer investigated the failure and concluded that cause of the fire was not due a manufacturing defect. A police report was filed of the incident.the contact stated that the battery was replaced twice and the computer system was replaced three times prior to the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000. Updated 2/15/13 the consumer believed the fire was due to an electrical failure. Updated 02/02/513
I was driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the vehicle lost all power forcing me to come to complete stop in the middle of the highway. This occurred 3 other times in the past 4 months , the other incidents were in the parking lot. The car starts up and runs perfectly before and after. I am concerned about my safety. Searching for a solution, i found that bmw has service bulletin to address this issue. I am surprised that there is no recall on this since it is a huge safety concern.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was the smell of plastic burning and the vehicle would not accelerate. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The engine stalled without warning. Moments later, the vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and filed a report. The vehicle was burned down to the frame. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Oil separator froze causing high pressure and blown seals.initial cost about $1100 to repair. Dealer states this "happens all the time" to x5's in cold weather. Temp was in the single digits.in january 2013 oil separator froze two more times;however, this time damaging the engine - cost over $5000 to repair - basically totaling the car.with about 15 minutes of research, this appears to be a common and known issue on bmw x5 3.0, 4.4 and 4.8 engines from 2001 to 2008... Looks like the parts were redesigned in 2009.looks like a simple preventive maintenance routine and insulated oil lines would have prevented the "catastrophic engine failure" and dangerous condition oftailpipe fire, or being stranded in zero degree weather (which seems to be a condition required for the failure).owner of car is the original owner, with all maintenance being done at local bmw dealerships including major services at 60k and 90k so there appears there is no "preventive maintenance" included in either of these major service milestones for the known oil separator defect. A recall on this defect to install the small amount of parts to prevent "catastrophic engines failure" and dangerous conditions "being stranded in single digit weather" seems like a logical choice... Or at least changing major service milestones to add preventive maintenance so the probability of the failure can be reduced.
I purchased a bmw x5 and the fail trans light cam on and the gears are shifting out of control. Almost got my son killed. The check engine light came on and the lights flicker on and off. My son was driving when this happened.
The temperature was about 5 degrees f. After driving a short distance, there was a large amount ofsmoke from tailpipes and smoke from engine compartment. Engine oil warning message and ses light illuminated. The engine hesitated and misfired. After stopping, the back of the x5 was covered in oil. The engine compartment was covered in oil and oil coated the exhaust manifold. The x5 had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer indicated the ccv was frozen and it was common in these cars. When the ccv freezes, it can suck the oil from the oil sump through the ccv into the intake manifold. The valve cover gasket usually blows from the increased pressure. If enough oil is sucked in through the intake manifold, it can hydrolock the engine, breaking piston rods, etc or the engine can seize from lack of oil. Bmw is aware of this design flaw in these cars when operated in cold climates and is providing some relief for some of the cars that experience this issue. The valve cover gasket was replaced. Oil had to be vacuumed from the spark plug wells. The ccv and associated hoses were replaced with a newer insulated design. The dipstick tube was replaced. The oil filter was replaced. Any oil that may remain is drained and new oil was added. The engine compartment was degreased.
I purchased the vehicle used, i have had it for about 5 months and have had some serious problems (steering column, window regulators, engine, and coolant leakage). I see where these issues seem to be consistent with the vehicle, but am having a hard time getting the recall work done.i can's afford to spend a lot on this car, but i feel like i may have more than i bargained for.my extended warranty is not paying for much !!! help
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the contact noticed smoke under the hood. When he opened the hood, he noticed flames around the motor. The contact quickly extinguished the fire. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called bmw of dallas (6200 lemmon ave, dallas, tx 75209, (972) 763-5528) and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
The car started losing power while on the road. It got slower and slower, till it finally came to a complete stop. It had to be towed the rest of the way to the house. The engine would start up, but it would not engage any of the gears.
Driving slowly down street, saw smoke coming from front right under hood, puled over to side, flames visible coming from hood, within 15 minutes, entire front on fire, fire department came within 5-10 minutes, major fire, total loss.all this took about 30 minutes.fortunately, no injuries.
Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle,itwas smoking when i contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now i have found atleast 6recallson 2003 x5 bmw.recall15v318000 recall17v047000 recallo3v197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off,severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///c:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf) .came to complete stop,whenifirst brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours,the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and i end up with 2003 bmw with at least 8 recalls(http://ukcar.reviews/bmw-x5-e53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).i purchase the car 1-4-18..i call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary california,i sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also i paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me .i notice it after i register the bmw.as well this dealer is in violation of california lemon law code
Without prior warning, the car (2003 bmw x5) will stall. The stalling has occurred in traffic and in parking lots.
Bmw 2003 x5 stalled 3x.abs, engine failed safe turned on.irvine bmw repaired the problem.last monday oct. 19, 2009 i picked up my vehicle after driving in the freeway for about 10 miles it stalled again for the 3rd time.
While traveling in the middle lane of traffic at 55 mph my bmw x5 started pouring smoke from the exhaust and completely shut down leaving me helpless with no power on a major highway.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph smoke starting coming through the vents without any warnings. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ccv valve froze causing an oil spillage. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 58,076. Updated 3/14/11 according to the invoice, the valve cover gasket was leaking oil excessively.updated 06/24/11
Oil separator malfunctioned in cold temperatures. When driving experienced smoke under the hood and was forced to pull over. Drove slowly with hazards to nearest mechanic and incurred $1,955 in repair charge. Mechanic informed me that this was becoming a popular defect with the oem oil separator on this make and model.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the engine temperature raised all the way to the red without any warning.there wasn't any smoke or any other indicators of problems with the vehicle. She contacted her dealer,and was advised to have thevehicle towed to the dealership.
I have a new bmw 3.0 x5 with 3,500 miles and had my vehicle die and requiring towing to the dealer with a crank case valve freeze up draining oil all thru the engine and requiring a non original designed replacement valve that no serice tech feels with be reliable below 10 degrees above zero.i live in minnesota and this is not acceptable for a new vehicle in this weather.now my vehicle is no longer reliable and it presents a safety issue because this could happen on the highway or any where.no guarantees of it not happening again. I purchased the vehicle from the dealer newonly five months ago.
Cold weather (new york winter). 2003 bmw x5, 3.0 engine seized without warning. Oil separator and valve cover gasket faulty. The crank case valve freezes, causing oil to spill into the engine. This problem occurred three times. 1. Feb 13 2008 2. Jan 28 2009 and 3. Jan 2011. Total cost for used engine $6,000 this year and $3000 in 2008/2009 to repair. Spark plugs needed to be replaced, engine needed to be cleaned 2008 and defective disa valve replaced 2009.
The engine seized without warning.at the time the engine stalled; light, white smoke came from the exhaust.the car and engine seemed to operate fine for about 20 minutes prior.no warning lights came up or smoke came from the exhaust during the 20 minutes of driving.regular engine and oil changes were previously done. The mechanic is saying a new engine is required.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5.while driving 10 mph, the vehicle stalled and then completely shut off, losing all power and electricity.there were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the oil separator was the cause of the failure.the vehicle is currently being repaired.the manufacturer has not been notified.the current and failure mileages were approximately 83,000.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the timing change fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the timing change needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.
Consumer was traveling 45 mph andvehicle surged forward, and drove roughly. A loud grinding noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer noticed that the check engine light flashed on then off.consumer drove it to the dealer, andmechanicdeterminedthat two ignition coil springs needed to be replaced inside of the engine.
The drain valve in 2003 bmw x5 disintegrates due to manufacturing defect, it is inherently defective and is a source of leaks and if not replaced would case the radiator to drain out, causing overheating and ruining the engine.this problem has been noted on bmw owner websites.http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154553http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=287894.
2003 bmw x5 radiator cracked during driving and water spilled. Car was idling and smoky smell and oil press, stop engine problems. Had 2 children in the car while driving and seems like connection/hose problems which do not allow the engine to work properly. Do not feel safe driving the car, won't hold the coolant water in. A car this expensive should not be so defective.
On01/15/2009, the extremely chilly day, my wife drove the x5 on route 2 east bound around exit 58 in arlington, ma, the exhaust system suddenly emitted heavy white smoke, but the oil warning light did not turned on at all. My wife pulled over the car and turned off the engine immediately.15 minutes later, she found the engine was disabled when she tried to restart it.after the car was towed to bmw service center ,i was informed the car needs the following replacements 'crank case vent valve'valve cover gaskets and spark plugs'transfer case the total cost is $1360+$3125= $4485.
Dt*:the contact stated while making a slow left hand turn, the vehicle stalled without warning, but restarted each time.the dealership reprogrammed the dme with version 43 and set the minimum idle to 750, this has corrected the problem.updated 06/27/06 the consumers wife experienced the same problem.
1. The weather outside was -10 degrees celsius.2. I own a 2003 bmw x5, 4.4 litre engine, v8. The crank case valve froze shut, causing oil to spill into the engine. This problem has occurred twice - once last winter (2010) and this winter (2011). It has cost me a total of $1,600 this year and $3,000 last year to repair.3. Spark plugs needed to be replaced, engine needs to be cleaned, and a new heater blanket was installed last year, but failed to keep the valve from freezing shut again this year!
Model x5 rpm's increased rapidly with no pressure on the accelerator.*mr
The engine seized without warning.at the time the engine stalled; light, white smoke came from the exhaust.the car and engine seemed to operate fine for about 20 minutes prior.no warning lights came up or smoke came from the exhaust during the 20 minutes of driving.regular engine and oil changes were previously done. The mechanic is saying a new engine is required.
I have had several problems with my vehicle including failure of suspension system but of concern is when about 2 years ago i was making a u turn at a traffic light, completed the u turn and my engine died.car came to a stop.i turned off the key and restarted the ignition and engine turned on again. This has never happened again but i am concerned that it might in light of recent articles that bmw has been having similar problem with newer cars.
This past week connecticut hit a very cold spell.0*f. Crank case vent valve froze.as a result, tremendous pressure built inside the crank case, the oil cap blew off and the engine stopped working properly.have been told by the dealer that they have seen this problem before in the 2003 model year and that it is not an uncommon problem in very cold weather. We have also learnt the 2003 model has a design flaw where the valve is not insulated and newer models have changed the design to correct the problem.part replaced by dealer.we were lucky our engine did not fail completely. Since this problem is known by bmw, and is a clear design defect.shouldn't it be the subject of a recall?
Crankcase vent valve froze & blew off oil cap. Oil all over engine. Replaced crankcase vent value, w/ non original, & all hoses. Removed & cleaned out dipstick tube, distribution piece. Removed lower engine splash pan & stiffening plate. De-greasedtop & bottom of engine compartment.there is a service bulletin about this propensity for the crankcase to freeze. This is unacceptable in cold weather states.the auto is sold in the cold weather states regardless.
2003 bmw x5 ccv "oil separator valve" has issues in cold weather and is known to fail.the problem relates to a non proper design where the valve can freeze.the engine block can then blow oil and cause fire.before it blows the block the engine will have "hard starts" which will push frozen oil through the separator.if the ccv fails it will completely blow your engine gaskets.this is a known issue and their is a bmw x5 service bulletin that this should be looked at.bmw will not address the issue until it blows.it is a major malfunction that is not only expensive to fix well over the 3000 but very dangerous.i think an investigation into the bmw problem should be looked closely.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph there was smoke coming from under the hood and exhaust pipe.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the oil separator was leaking and drained onto the exhaust pipe and engine abnormally, causing the failure. The contact stated that the failure would only occur in cold temperatures. The oil separator was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,200.
Drive one mile one 1in 22 degree weather bmw 2003 x5 begin to blow thick white smokefrom exhaust pipes and engine shut down.there were no indicator lights that warn there was a problem.
I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. The vehicle is less then two month old. The cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. I tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. It happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. The lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. Some times only one headlight will come on, etc. I been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. It is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. The dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one.real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! scary!!! please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.
The right rear brake light bulb shorts out.instrument warning for rear brake / tail lights activates. Problem occurs multiple times due to an apparent flaw in the brake light assembly circuit and plastic that forms the split circuit for positive (+) negative (-) connection points to bulb socket leads.to repair - the metal assembly needs to bebent outward (direction away from tail light lens) to increase tension between bulb socket electrical connections and metal plate of tail light assembly.problem seems to be caused by weakened plastic that causes the metal plate in tail light assemble to loosen creating inadequate back spring tension between the plate and socket connectors.recall on bmw 3 series for: no. 11v-438: lamps in rear quarter panel 2002-2005 3 series is described as the exact problem.
I own a 2003 bmw x5 3,0. The vehicle is less then two month old. The cars main and all other headlights will completely go dark in the middle of driving. I tried panically to play with the switch but to no avail. It happens randomly and is a real serious & dangerous issue. The lightsd will then sometime later will restore and someties will function well for 24 hours or so. Some times only one headlight will come on, etc. I been on the roadfly.com- a chat room which is the mosy important bmw chat line and this very serious problem seems to be happening to other people as well. It is maybe the most serious hazardous problem one can have with a car--imagine the lights go dark in the middle of driving. The dealer cant seem to find the problem even though admits that there is one.real scary stuff and needs immidate intervention!!!! scary!!! please take action asap before someone is killed!!!.
The left rear tail light continues to work intermittently. The 'check brake, check rear light' warning illuminates even after bulbs have been replaced.i have replaced the bulbs numerous times, with the most recent being a few days ago.yet, the warning message reappeared this evening.the problem is similar to those recently investigated by nhtsa on other bmw models such as the 3 series and is a common complaint in bmw forums and other forums on the internet.
Water gets inside rear lights, causing corrosion, as a result, the lights stop working and a warning light appears on the dashboard "check brake lights", "check rear lights".
The vehicle stalls while in motion.purchased an x5 in december 2002.prior to reaching 400 total miles, the car stalled twice while in motion, thus causing all electrical systems to fail.the dealer reported the problem solved.last week, while driving at 25 mph through the ez pass lanes on the pa turnpike, the car stalled, once again losing power while in motion.luckily, no one was behind me as they would have certainly rear ended my vehicle.i took the car to the dealer and they acknowledged that another customer had this problem.i dropped the car off on friday, september 24, 2004, the dealer has yet to diagnose this recurring problem.
The oil seperator could cracks in cold weather causing oil to spread all over.
While driving on a freeway at about 80 miles per hour, with the cruise control on, it was necessary to dis-engage the cruise control for a slower vehicle. When i then applied my foot to the gas pedal, it suddenly felt unstable and wobbly.i found it difficult to maintain steady pressure on it and maintain my speed in heavy freeway traffic. I was very uncomfortable with the situation.fortunately i was just 20 miles from my destination, and i was able to very carefully and repeatedly re-position my foot on the gas pedal to maintain speed in heavy traffic.upon arriving at my destination, i examined the gas pedal, only to find most of it had detached from the floorboard - a thin, flimsy web of plastic that held the gas pedal to the floorboard had split at the floorboard, causing the problem. Only about 15 or 20% of the attachment remained.had 100% of the attachment failed, i would certainly have lost all accelerator control in traffic and at high speed, a potentially dangerous scenario.it is my opinion that the design of this gas pedal is defective, which led to the problem at only 33500 miles!i complained to bmw u.s.a with no satisfaction.i claimed that they should be responsible for the repair cost due to faulty design, which constitutes lifetime responsibility outside of the warranty period. They did not agree. I also feel the extreme heat conditions present in the desert southwest where i live may have also contributed to the failure.i am reporting this incident in the hope it may prevent a similar, possibly more serious failure for someone else owning a bmw. I have retained the failed gas pedal and can provide pictures to you if you like.
The car started losing power while on the road. It got slower and slower, till it finally came to a complete stop. It had to be towed the rest of the way to the house. The engine would start up, but it would not engage any of the gears.
Driving slowly down street, saw smoke coming from front right under hood, puled over to side, flames visible coming from hood, within 15 minutes, entire front on fire, fire department came within 5-10 minutes, major fire, total loss.all this took about 30 minutes.fortunately, no injuries.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to lock when exiting the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the exterior driver's side door latch failed to operate properly. The vehicle was unlocked manually with a spare key and the contact entered the vehicle through the rear driver's side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was advised that the door latch was fractured and needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 61,600.
I own a 2003 x5.i live in ny.whenever the weather goes below 20 degrees my door locks freeze.i am able to pull open the drivers side door, but once i get in and try to close it the door swings back open.i have pulled the door closed and manually pushed down the lock, but when i try to exit the car i am locked in.the locks will not open and i am stuck in the car until it warms up.there have been times that i had to crawl over to the passenger side door to get out.the windows will not go down and the locks will not engage.i have taken the truck to the dealer and they state that there is nothing that they can do.i have had to sit in the car over 30 minutes in order for the locks to unfreeze so that i can exit the car.this is a safety hazard and i believe it should be looked into.maybe the locks can have some type of protective material put on them so they do not succumb to freezing temperatures so easily.i purchased this truck specifically for the winter and find it troubling that the winter is the worst time for this vehicle.this has happened 5 times this winter so far and we are only in february with many more cold days to come.
I own a 2003 bmw x5 4.6is my transmission has gone completely out with only 70000 miles . I have done a lot of research. I'm not the only one with this problem. I have read in forums that other 2002-2003 4.6is owners had transmission trans failures. I believe the transmission is defective on this vehicle. There is no reason that a 75k vehicles transmission should not last under 100k miles.
Oil separator froze causing high pressure and blown seals.initial cost about $1100 to repair. Dealer states this "happens all the time" to x5's in cold weather. Temp was in the single digits.in january 2013 oil separator froze two more times;however, this time damaging the engine - cost over $5000 to repair - basically totaling the car.with about 15 minutes of research, this appears to be a common and known issue on bmw x5 3.0, 4.4 and 4.8 engines from 2001 to 2008... Looks like the parts were redesigned in 2009.looks like a simple preventive maintenance routine and insulated oil lines would have prevented the "catastrophic engine failure" and dangerous condition oftailpipe fire, or being stranded in zero degree weather (which seems to be a condition required for the failure).owner of car is the original owner, with all maintenance being done at local bmw dealerships including major services at 60k and 90k so there appears there is no "preventive maintenance" included in either of these major service milestones for the known oil separator defect. A recall on this defect to install the small amount of parts to prevent "catastrophic engines failure" and dangerous conditions "being stranded in single digit weather" seems like a logical choice... Or at least changing major service milestones to add preventive maintenance so the probability of the failure can be reduced.
Driving on highway at approximately 60 mph, felt as if something felloff or came loose and vehicle began to slow down in middle on trafficand would not accelerate when gas pedal was pushed, which could have caused anyone to crash the back of me.luckily i was able to get to the shoulder and stop.very tragic, this could have been fatal.i was told there was a recall but my vehicle came from the wrong manufacturer. Very unfair :-(
As i was driving my bmw x5 i stopped at a red light and once the light turned green i begin to press the accelerator to move it didn't move and it made a loud rowing noise.u was then stuck in the middle of the hwy with moving traffic.i took it to the mechanic shop and they said it was the transfer case.he then said he see alot of them like that being worked on because of this problem.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. While the contact was driving 50 mph he noticed a clicking sound coming from the front of the vehicle. When the contact attempted to accelerate the rpm's would rise but the vehicle would not move. The contact did not notice any differences in the vehicle beforehand and was not in a crash due to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission and the differential failed. The vin is unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 48000.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to get the vehicle to their home and had a mechanic look at the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the drive shaft and transfer case had chipped. The failure mileage and current mileages were 189,000. Updated 06/12/13*lj
While driving, i stopped at an intersection.when i started to go, there was a loud grinding noise and the car would not move.i had to get the car pushed out of the intersection.i tried restarting the car and as soon as you put it in gear, you heard the grinding noise.i had it towed to my local mechanic, upon his inspection, the front drive shaft was broken and then discovered that the inside of the transfer case was also stripped.so now i'm stuck with no vehicle, thousands of dollars in repairs, and this is the second time this has happened to me, the first was in january 2017.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated while traveling at any speed, the vehicle jerked violently without warning intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
The temperature was about 5 degrees f. After driving a short distance, there was a large amount ofsmoke from tailpipes and smoke from engine compartment. Engine oil warning message and ses light illuminated. The engine hesitated and misfired. After stopping, the back of the x5 was covered in oil. The engine compartment was covered in oil and oil coated the exhaust manifold. The x5 had to be towed to the dealer. The dealer indicated the ccv was frozen and it was common in these cars. When the ccv freezes, it can suck the oil from the oil sump through the ccv into the intake manifold. The valve cover gasket usually blows from the increased pressure. If enough oil is sucked in through the intake manifold, it can hydrolock the engine, breaking piston rods, etc or the engine can seize from lack of oil. Bmw is aware of this design flaw in these cars when operated in cold climates and is providing some relief for some of the cars that experience this issue. The valve cover gasket was replaced. Oil had to be vacuumed from the spark plug wells. The ccv and associated hoses were replaced with a newer insulated design. The dipstick tube was replaced. The oil filter was replaced. Any oil that may remain is drained and new oil was added. The engine compartment was degreased.
Stopped at red light and when resumed driving at green light, suddenly heard loud grinding noise in drive mode (d). Stopped car immediately. Tuned off engine and started again after few minutes and same grinding noise in drive mode as well as reverse mode. Not able to move the car when accelerate.towed the car to my local bmw mechanic (he has his own service center not a dealer owned). During phone conversation, he suspected its something to do with transfercase/front drive shaft and upon physical inspection he confirmed its those two parts. The spline connection between drive shaft and transfer case went bad.the mechanic knew of this issue happening in several x5s but not at such low mileage (51k only). Ended up replacing the bad parts through him as i had no hopes dealer will fix this issue at their expense based on several readings online and feedback from other car owners. Total repair cost $4000 oem parts plus labor.read in several bmw forums (bimmerforum, bimmerfest etc,) this is very common problem. Experts believe it is due to a design flaw in the connection between front drive shaft and transfer case (drive shaft being an inch short).there are custom front drive shaft available that are about 1inch longer than the oem part. Another factor that may be driving this issue could be related to ac condensate pipe location right above where the drive shaft and transfer case connects. I read this in another complain but unable to confirm as i'm not the mechanic.based on the same issue reported so far (and many that are not reported just because not everyone is internet savvy to report), it is high time bmw needs to be pushed for repairing this issue in future and refund repair cost for those who already fixed it on their own.
I have a 2003 bmw x5 4.4. Which seems to vibrate/jerk between 20 and 30 mph.the first time(2009) i went to the dealer they told me i needed to replace my tire which i did. This did not help.i went back to the dealer again and now they tell me i need to replace the transmission.after researching this issue online, i am learning many other bmw owners have this same problem.i am curious to know if this is a defect.
80k on my bmw x5 and the transmission needs replaced.
On01/15/2009, the extremely chilly day, my wife drove the x5 on route 2 east bound around exit 58 in arlington, ma, the exhaust system suddenly emitted heavy white smoke, but the oil warning light did not turned on at all. My wife pulled over the car and turned off the engine immediately.15 minutes later, she found the engine was disabled when she tried to restart it.after the car was towed to bmw service center ,i was informed the car needs the following replacements 'crank case vent valve'valve cover gaskets and spark plugs'transfer case the total cost is $1360+$3125= $4485.
While driving 70 mph vehicle stalled. Driver was able to pull over.vehicle takento the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined thattransmission needed to be replaced.
2003 bmw x5 4.4i transfer case/front drive shaft failed leaving car stranded on a railroad crossing with no power. Rr lights began to flash but managed to push car off tracks in time once we found help (too heavy to push alone). Same failure at 90k miles had stranded car on a local street about 2.5 years earlier. Bmw replaced transfer case and front drive shaft under certified pre-owned warranty. Current failure occurred on transfer case/drive shaft less than 40k miles / 2.5 years old. Same failure is well documented with numerous other owners on various internet message boards. Research suggests the failure is due to a design flaw involving insufficient spline engagement and poor placement of a/c condensate drain directly above transfer case / shaft connection causing accelerated rusting of drive shaft splines which eventually weaken and strip out. Attempted to get bmw to cover repair out-of-warranty due to circumstances of early failure of a drivetrain part. Multiple calls (messages for service managers) to two local dealerships went unreturned. Call to bmwna was unhelpful - would not take any action until car was towed to a dealership for inspection at my expense and would (at best) be repaired with same parts of poor design.
Driving bmw x5 at 50 mph, front differential locks up taking vehicle from 50 mph to approximately 25 mph in about 1 second then differential fails.gear oil sprayed on hot exhaust and engine, car would not move forward, passenger (my wife) jumps out when we stopped thinking car was going to catch fire (smoke and strong burning smell from oil). Dealer had car towed to shop, had to replace forward drive train.car was in shop 4 days.my wife will not ride in car again, she almost impacted the dash when axel locked up, had road been wet or icy, we could have very easily lost control.had a vehicle been behind us, very likely they would have run into the back of the car it stopped so fast and unexpectedly. Felt like we ran over a large tree in the road but the road was perfectly clear.immediately traded the car and bought another vehicle, believe ntsb needs to be aware of the failure and see if it happens elsewhere, very scary to have car wheels lock up on the highway at any speed.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated while traveling at any speed, the vehicle jerked violently without warning intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the transfer case needed to be repaired. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
Seat belt latch broken.
While driving vehicle observed smoke coming out from the left side of driver seat. Slowly felt the heat sensation growing stronger in the area. Almost in a panic, and at great risk to myself and others on the road, tried to navigate through traffic on the busy street, to the right hand turn lane, while trying to avoid what was obviously growing into a fire in the seat. Had to avoid sitting in that area of the seat, while keeping the seat belt on in case there was a crash. Finally made it to a parking lot and jumped out. There was a hole in the leather seat that was smoldering. The seat heater had burned a hole through the leather seat. Tried to find something to douse it out with before it spread to other parts of the seat. Also, discovered that my pants were still smoldering on the rear left leg towards the hip area. There were two holes burned into the pants from contact with the burning seat. Called the dealer and scheduled a service appointment. Called bmw na, who said they were not aware of any other such incidents and they would have to wait for the diagnosis from the dealer. Their attitude also seemed very laissez-faire about the whole thing, seemingly not to care since i wasn't reporting any injuries. Just the fact that my seat was on fire and i barely avoided getting in a crash and getting burned, while my pants actually did get burned! meanwhile researched the incident and found one case reported on this very nhtsa website, several others on the x5 on various forums and a documented recall on the 5 series for a similar issue with the seat heater. Now bmw wants to cover only the cost of the parts and not even the labor to get it installed? forget about my pants, or the time/effort and stress all this has caused, that i didn't even ask to be compensated for.nhtsa - why has there not been a recall on the bmw x5 for this issue as yet? is it necessary to wait until someone is killed in an accident due to this or gets burned?
Starting smelling a burning odor in car.shortly after, noticed (felt) a "hot spot" on the left side of the driver's seat so i turned the heater off.i had the dealer look at the seat - the response was that the leather had worn therefore i was feeling a little more warmth in that spot (at the time i took the car in, i must have had only 40-50,000 miles on it as i only put an average of 8,000-10,000 miles per year on the car.it seems ridiculous to me that the leather would wear that much in such a short amount of time especially since i am of slight build).i advised that it smelled like burning and the spot was so hot that it felt like something was wrong with the electrical.again, i was told there was nothing wrong with the heater; it was simply me feeling more heat due to the thinning leather.shortly after, since the dealer told me there was nothing wrong with the heater, i tried it again.this time though, a hole actually burned through the leather (enough that i felt the burn).i haven't used the seat heater since.i'm told the entire seat bottom must be replaced and the cost is about $2400.the cost of the seat is high and labor is very high since the entire seat must be taken out.
The seat heater was turned on to the highest setting.while driving with my 4-year old son in the back, i smelled smoke, then shortly after, my left butt cheek felt burning.i looked down and sure enough smoke was coming out of a an amber glowing hole in the leather seat.luckily i didn't panic... Slowed down and pulled over and turned off the heater.i don't use the heater anymore because even at the lowest setting it starts smoking again.
Driver side seat heater malfunction causing a hole to burn through leather and nearly created fire.when heater is turned on it creates an intense and concentrated heat on seat bolster too hot to touch.replacement from dealer is over $700 and its been reported on numerous forums that this is a defect.
While driving dashboard light/headlights flickered on and off.this happened90% of the time when the heater for the seats was used.
The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that there was a abnormal burning odor. The contact then noticed that the driver's side seat heater had malfunctioned and burned a hole through the leather. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 90,000.
I was driving the vehicle in stop and go traffic, the vehicle lost all power forcing me to come to complete stop in the middle of the highway. This occurred 3 other times in the past 4 months , the other incidents were in the parking lot. The car starts up and runs perfectly before and after. I am concerned about my safety. Searching for a solution, i found that bmw has service bulletin to address this issue. I am surprised that there is no recall on this since it is a huge safety concern.
Recallcampaign no.15v-318 : driver side front air bag modulefor my bmw x5 i received notice that they will change driver side front air bag module in july 2015 but after till date no intimation has been received when they will replace it. Also want to point to notice that my car met with an headon accident with tree in 2012 (i think) but that time no airbags got opened despite such strong head on collision with big tree. I am concerned about my car and my safety while i drive this car.
The right rear brake light bulb shorts out.instrument warning for rear brake / tail lights activates. Problem occurs multiple times due to an apparent flaw in the brake light assembly circuit and plastic that forms the split circuit for positive (+) negative (-) connection points to bulb socket leads.to repair - the metal assembly needs to bebent outward (direction away from tail light lens) to increase tension between bulb socket electrical connections and metal plate of tail light assembly.problem seems to be caused by weakened plastic that causes the metal plate in tail light assemble to loosen creating inadequate back spring tension between the plate and socket connectors.recall on bmw 3 series for: no. 11v-438: lamps in rear quarter panel 2002-2005 3 series is described as the exact problem.
I purchased the vehicle used, i have had it for about 5 months and have had some serious problems (steering column, window regulators, engine, and coolant leakage). I see where these issues seem to be consistent with the vehicle, but am having a hard time getting the recall work done.i can's afford to spend a lot on this car, but i feel like i may have more than i bargained for.my extended warranty is not paying for much !!! help
We have replaced 7 window regulators keep breaking. All bmw parts. Defective design. Also now the steering angle sensor has went out and causing issues with brakes etc. Bith of these issues cause the auto to fail safety inspection. The drivers side regulator scraped all the tinting off the inside of the window as well. The regulators were all replaced 4 years ago with bmw partsand they are broken again and being replaced again. Reasearching if there is after market to fix problem with that dowest have the defect bmw's regulators have. The fix is almost $2000.00 each time. The steering angle sensor has been malfunctioning and was just diagnosed and abs and brake lights on..
2003 x5 bmw three spoke steering wheel has a one-inch gap in one of the spokes.i got my finger caught in there a couple of times while driving.
Water gets inside rear lights, causing corrosion, as a result, the lights stop working and a warning light appears on the dashboard "check brake lights", "check rear lights".
Driving slowly down street, saw smoke coming from front right under hood, puled over to side, flames visible coming from hood, within 15 minutes, entire front on fire, fire department came within 5-10 minutes, major fire, total loss.all this took about 30 minutes.fortunately, no injuries.
This morning 03/13/2020 at aprox. 2:30am my bmw x5 2003 was engulfed in flames for no reason and my two german shepherds hey you and my baby diesel were inside,and how one made it out and the baby didnt, i busted windows cause i heard him crying ,,,,i couldnt get him i tried to i tried oh my god my poor baby , i was injured and scared for life with that. My car was off and parked in front of a friends house on a side street, all a loss. No pictures taken ,several police and fire dept. Came.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to lock when exiting the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v318000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Vin tools confirms parts not available.
As i was driving my bmw x5 i stopped at a red light and once the light turned green i begin to press the accelerator to move it didn't move and it made a loud rowing noise.u was then stuck in the middle of the hwy with moving traffic.i took it to the mechanic shop and they said it was the transfer case.he then said he see alot of them like that being worked on because of this problem.
No event necessary leading up to failureair strut failed which causes a significant steering and handling problem because the computer thinks the car is in a possible roll, and begins to compensate by automatically braking. I have replaced three air struts - all in the front over the past two years.the cost is approximately $2,000 per.the air strut option was not on very many bmw x5 autos - but they are a serious problem when they fail.the dealer replace the first one - and would not let me drive the vehicle because it could be "dangerous".
Premature wear of rear tires:the factory set angle of camber leads to severe cupping of the rear tires on a 2003 bmw x5 4.4after 30000 miles, cord is showing on the inside of the tire.(bridgestone turanza er30(tz) 285-45r19 107v).dealer said this is normal wear.in addition, the dealer said the vehicle is setup with high negative camber because it is meant to be driven at 100 mph.the rest of the tread is normal, the vehicle has been driven conservatively, and the tire pressure is checked often.repair includes replacing the rear tires and a 4 wheel alignment. ($800).
We have replaced 7 window regulators keep breaking. All bmw parts. Defective design. Also now the steering angle sensor has went out and causing issues with brakes etc. Bith of these issues cause the auto to fail safety inspection. The drivers side regulator scraped all the tinting off the inside of the window as well. The regulators were all replaced 4 years ago with bmw partsand they are broken again and being replaced again. Reasearching if there is after market to fix problem with that dowest have the defect bmw's regulators have. The fix is almost $2000.00 each time. The steering angle sensor has been malfunctioning and was just diagnosed and abs and brake lights on..
I purchased a bmw x5 and the fail trans light cam on and the gears are shifting out of control. Almost got my son killed. The check engine light came on and the lights flicker on and off. My son was driving when this happened.
This morning 03/13/2020 at aprox. 2:30am my bmw x5 2003 was engulfed in flames for no reason and my two german shepherds hey you and my baby diesel were inside,and how one made it out and the baby didnt, i busted windows cause i heard him crying ,,,,i couldnt get him i tried to i tried oh my god my poor baby , i was injured and scared for life with that. My car was off and parked in front of a friends house on a side street, all a loss. No pictures taken ,several police and fire dept. Came.
Within 24 hour of purchase of vehicle,itwas smoking when i contact the dealer mad him aware of the car issue now i have found atleast 6recallson 2003 x5 bmw.recall15v318000 recall17v047000 recallo3v197000.aswell engine recalls.loss of engine powerjust shut off,severe smoke from back of vehicle.(file:///c:/users/owner/pictures/bmw_new.pdf) .came to complete stop,whenifirst brought concern to the dealer from the car place.it was within 24 hours,the seller contacted me and said he had a reliable car and i end up with 2003 bmw with at least 8 recalls(http://ukcar.reviews/bmw-x5-e53-lci-2003-problems-recalls/).i purchase the car 1-4-18..i call the dealer about my concerns,1-5-18.the car was purchase from monetary california,i sent some to pick the car up and the location was at monetary valley ford. His phone number is 9519658614. Also i paid 3600 dollars cash for the car and the dealer put 2500 on a document he gave me .i notice it after i register the bmw.as well this dealer is in violation of california lemon law code
Parked vehicle, notice smoke coming from underneath hood, turned into fire, heard 'boom,' vehicle exploded, houston fire dept responded and will have report of this incident
2003 bmw x5 recall for service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings 2003 bmw x5 recall for air bags, frontal, driver side inflator modulethe affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture. The speedometer/odometer stops working while driving and doesnt go into first gear also shows car overheating but it hasnt overheated. When turning it goes back to normal then right back to problem, also these two error codes have appeared p0600serial communication link and p1747 can-bus monitoring
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 bmw x5. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed attempting to engaged the brakes, the vehicle began to accelerate at full speed. The vehicle crashed into a tree. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Pam
I purchased a bmw x5 and the fail trans light cam on and the gears are shifting out of control. Almost got my son killed. The check engine light came on and the lights flicker on and off. My son was driving when this happened.
While driving on a freeway at about 80 miles per hour, with the cruise control on, it was necessary to dis-engage the cruise control for a slower vehicle. When i then applied my foot to the gas pedal, it suddenly felt unstable and wobbly.i found it difficult to maintain steady pressure on it and maintain my speed in heavy freeway traffic. I was very uncomfortable with the situation.fortunately i was just 20 miles from my destination, and i was able to very carefully and repeatedly re-position my foot on the gas pedal to maintain speed in heavy traffic.upon arriving at my destination, i examined the gas pedal, only to find most of it had detached from the floorboard - a thin, flimsy web of plastic that held the gas pedal to the floorboard had split at the floorboard, causing the problem. Only about 15 or 20% of the attachment remained.had 100% of the attachment failed, i would certainly have lost all accelerator control in traffic and at high speed, a potentially dangerous scenario.it is my opinion that the design of this gas pedal is defective, which led to the problem at only 33500 miles!i complained to bmw u.s.a with no satisfaction.i claimed that they should be responsible for the repair cost due to faulty design, which constitutes lifetime responsibility outside of the warranty period. They did not agree. I also feel the extreme heat conditions present in the desert southwest where i live may have also contributed to the failure.i am reporting this incident in the hope it may prevent a similar, possibly more serious failure for someone else owning a bmw. I have retained the failed gas pedal and can provide pictures to you if you like.
2003bmwx5the brake pedal moves below the accelerator pedal in a emergency stop causingthe car to accelerate untill the foot is moved more centeral to the brake.
I was driving to work when i got a foul burning smell in the car. I had the heat and defoggers cranking so i lowered the fan speed thinking it was coming in from outside when i noticed smoke forming on the floor of by the passenger seat.at that time i came to a stop light and the car shut off.i was on a busy road and it was very cold out.i tried to crank it and nothing.the second attempt sounded as if someone threw something into a fan.i was towed and advised by the mechanic that the oil separator went causing the spark plugs to fill with oil causing the motor to shut down.bmw advised the mechanic that this is a recurring problem and they have a kit to upgrade the whole mechanism.i was reading edmund blogs and a number of people have had this problem costing anywhere from $1300 - $6000 depending on the damage.i had missed work the day before due to a snow storm.i could have been in a serious accident if i had been caught in bad weather or on the highway which i take to work.this is going to be an expensive fix and bmw is aware of the problem.why isn't it a recall?what has to happen before it is?what are my options in trying to recover my expenses.the car has all of 51000 miles on it.
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