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22V119000 Mar 2, 2022 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series...

16V071000 Feb 5, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335...

13V045000 Feb 7, 2013 SERVICE BRAKES

BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small a...

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Jun 14, 2019 Engine 117,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE COMMONLY AND POPULARLY KNOWN WEEP HOLE COOLANT LEAK. APPARENTLY, BMW HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL CARS, DATING BACK TO 2002. THEY HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS WAS A FLAW IN THEIR DESIGN. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ISSUE, WHICH COSTS OWNERS THOU...

Jun 14, 2019 Engine 117,000 mi

MY VEHICLE HAS THE COMMONLY AND POPULARLY KNOWN WEEP HOLE COOLANT LEAK. APPARENTLY, BMW HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM IN PREVIOUS YEAR MODEL CARS, DATING BACK TO 2002. THEY HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS WAS A FLAW IN THEIR DESIGN. HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALLS ON THE REPAIR OF THIS ISSUE, WHICH COSTS OWNERS THOU...

Dec 7, 2018 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I'M GETTING WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH STATING MY TAILLIGHTS ARE OUT. I CHECKED BOTH TAILLIGHTS AND THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE BULBS ARE MELTED THROUGH. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE BULBS TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE TAILLIGHTS WILL NEED...

Dec 7, 2018 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

I'M GETTING WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH STATING MY TAILLIGHTS ARE OUT. I CHECKED BOTH TAILLIGHTS AND THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE BULBS ARE MELTED THROUGH. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE BULBS TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE TAILLIGHTS WILL NEED...

Dec 7, 2018 Electrical System 90,000 mi

I'M GETTING WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH STATING MY TAILLIGHTS ARE OUT. I CHECKED BOTH TAILLIGHTS AND THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE BULBS ARE MELTED THROUGH. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE BULBS TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE TAILLIGHTS WILL NEED...

Dec 7, 2018 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

I'M GETTING WARNING LIGHTS ON MY DASH STATING MY TAILLIGHTS ARE OUT. I CHECKED BOTH TAILLIGHTS AND THE HOUSING THAT HOLDS THE BULBS ARE MELTED THROUGH. THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE THAT CAUSES THE BULBS TO OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. THIS HAPPENS IN PARK OR DRIVE. THE TAILLIGHTS WILL NEED...

Sep 22, 2018 Electrical System 90,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOR WORKING PROPERLY. UNABLE TO SET TIME AND DATE SERVICE SCHEDULE ETC. SOFTWARE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFINITELY HAS DEFLECTS. CD IS NOT WORKING TOO. THESE PROBLEMS OCCYRS TWO YEARS AGO AND STILL REMAIN. *TT

Sep 22, 2018 Electrical System 90,000 mi

INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOR WORKING PROPERLY. UNABLE TO SET TIME AND DATE SERVICE SCHEDULE ETC. SOFTWARE IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DEFINITELY HAS DEFLECTS. CD IS NOT WORKING TOO. THESE PROBLEMS OCCYRS TWO YEARS AGO AND STILL REMAIN. *TT

May 21, 2017 Air Bags Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

May 21, 2017 Structure Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

May 21, 2017 Wheels Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

May 21, 2017 Air Bags Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

May 21, 2017 Structure Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

May 21, 2017 Wheels Crash 46 mi

TAKATA RECALL I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE GOING DOWNWARD ON THE RAMP WITH MY 2007 X5. MY TIRE BLEW OFF THE RIM CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL AND EVENTUALLY STRIKE THE SIDE WALL. WAS WEARING SEAT BELT DURING ACCIDENT,SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN ME AND HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD. DEBRIS FROM A...

Apr 26, 2017 Electrical System 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Apr 26, 2017 Engine 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Apr 26, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Apr 26, 2017 Electrical System 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Apr 26, 2017 Engine 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Apr 26, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 100,921 mi

VEHICLE KEEPS STALLING AND ACCELERATING SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MAINLY IN THE CITY I COULD B TURNING OR DRIVING STRAIGHT AND SHUTS OFF AND TAKES AWHILE TO RESTART...ELECTRICAL WIRING KEEPS SHORTING OUT SUNROOF SHORTS OUT AND TAIL LIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT...I TOOK IT TO DEALE...

Mar 19, 2017 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 19, 2017 Engine 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 19, 2017 Power Train 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 19, 2017 Service Brakes 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 19, 2017 Engine 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 19, 2017 Power Train 101,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES DSC AND AWD AND 4X4 MALFUNCTION WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS WITH GAS PEDAL DEPRESSED, CAR WILL HESITATE BY GOING INTO NEUTRAL AND JUMPING BACK INTO DRIVE ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE REVVING UP TO ABOVE 3000 RPM. WHEN THE ERROR OCCURS AND THE GAS IS NOT DEPRESSED, CAR WILL GO I...

Mar 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL LATER BACK IN DECEMBER 2016. CONTACTED STEVENS CREEK BMW IN SAN JOSE, CA MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ONLY RECEIVED VOICEMAIL SERVICE. LET NUMEROUS VOICE MESSAGE TO CALL BACK, BUT NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK ONCE. EVER SINCE, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL. PR...

Mar 10, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 95,000 mi

RECEIVED RECALL LATER BACK IN DECEMBER 2016. CONTACTED STEVENS CREEK BMW IN SAN JOSE, CA MULTIPLE TIMES BUT ONLY RECEIVED VOICEMAIL SERVICE. LET NUMEROUS VOICE MESSAGE TO CALL BACK, BUT NEVER RECEIVED A CALL BACK ONCE. EVER SINCE, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL. PR...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. CONTACT HAS RECEIVED THREE LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER ADVISING TO CONTACT DEALER FOR AN INTERIM REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR FAILURE. DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-071. DEALER SAYS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND CANNOT BE ORDERED. DEALER SAYS REPAIR KIT IS ISSUED SPECIFI...

Sep 26, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. CONTACT HAS RECEIVED THREE LETTERS FROM MANUFACTURER ADVISING TO CONTACT DEALER FOR AN INTERIM REPAIR OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR FAILURE. DEALER WAS UNAWARE OF RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. 16V-071. DEALER SAYS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE AND CANNOT BE ORDERED. DEALER SAYS REPAIR KIT IS ISSUED SPECIFI...

Mar 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS MIGHT NOT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY SUPPL...

Mar 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE PARTS MIGHT NOT BECOME AVAILABLE FOR APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS TO A YEAR. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS ONLY SUPPL...

Jan 8, 2016 Engine 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS NEED...

Jan 8, 2016 Suspension 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS NEED...

Jan 8, 2016 Engine 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS NEED...

Jan 8, 2016 Suspension 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS NEED...

Dec 10, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. T...

Dec 10, 2015 Service Brakes Crash 154,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. T...

Dec 9, 2015 Structure 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER DRAINED INTO THE MODULE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRAINING SYSTEM...

Dec 9, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER DRAINED INTO THE MODULE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRAINING SYSTEM...

Dec 9, 2015 Structure 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER DRAINED INTO THE MODULE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRAINING SYSTEM...

Dec 9, 2015 Electrical System 49,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WATER DRAINED INTO THE MODULE ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM TO EXPERIENCE A SHORT CIRCUIT FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW IN THE DRAINING SYSTEM...

Oct 31, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES WHAT SO EVER. THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS IF YOU PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP D PATRICK, AND MATT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL REPLACEMENT PART WAS SERVICED A YEAR AND A HALF AGO (WHICH THE VEHICLE...

Oct 31, 2015 Service Brakes 165,000 mi

THE VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKES WHAT SO EVER. THE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO GET IT TO STOP IS IF YOU PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP D PATRICK, AND MATT HAS TOLD ME THAT THE RECALL REPLACEMENT PART WAS SERVICED A YEAR AND A HALF AGO (WHICH THE VEHICLE...

Oct 8, 2015 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED FORCEFULLY NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHT...

Oct 8, 2015 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED FORCEFULLY NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESUME IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHT...

Jul 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Jul 21, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FAILED TO LATCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILU...

Jul 16, 2015 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

THE CAR LOOSES POWER TO BRAKE AND ALMOST CRASHED. THE BRAKES BECOME REALLY STIFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU PUSH ON THEM IT DOES NOT STOP. I READ ONLINE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE CRASHED WITH THE SAME ISSUE. CALLED BMW BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE,

Jul 16, 2015 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

THE CAR LOOSES POWER TO BRAKE AND ALMOST CRASHED. THE BRAKES BECOME REALLY STIFF WHEN COMING TO A STOP AND NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU PUSH ON THEM IT DOES NOT STOP. I READ ONLINE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE CRASHED WITH THE SAME ISSUE. CALLED BMW BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE,

Jun 17, 2015 Engine 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED A LOW COOLANT ERROR MESSAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS REPLENISHED AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS NO LONGER DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE W...

Jun 17, 2015 Engine 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DISPLAYED A LOW COOLANT ERROR MESSAGE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COOLANT RESERVOIR WAS REPLENISHED AND THE ERROR MESSAGE WAS NO LONGER DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE W...

Jan 4, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10483182. THE PLASTIC ROCKER SWITCH FOR THE ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE BROKE DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL ACTUATION AND REQUIRED THE ENTIRE "EMF SWITCH" ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO RESUME OPERATION OF THE P...

Jan 4, 2015 Air Bags 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Seat Belts 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Seats 80,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10621394, PERTAINING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 13V564000. IN MY CASE A REPAIR SHOP HAS INDICATED THAT MY VEHICLE'S FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION MAT IS DEFECTIVE AND PROBABLY SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE RECALL. UNFORTUNATE...

Jan 4, 2015 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINT THAT ANOTHER OWNER MADE UNDER NHTSA ID NUMBER 10483182. THE PLASTIC ROCKER SWITCH FOR THE ELECTROMECHANICAL PARKING/EMERGENCY BRAKE BROKE DURING THE COURSE OF NORMAL ACTUATION AND REQUIRED THE ENTIRE "EMF SWITCH" ASSEMBLY TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO RESUME OPERATION OF THE P...

Nov 9, 2014 Power Train 133,562 mi

IT WAS 9:57A.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 2014, STARTED DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE WHOLE DRIVE TRAIN WOULD SLIGHTLY JERK WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING 15-25% OF LOAD, (I BOUGHT A VEHICLE TWO MONTHS AGO, AND FROM THE FIRST DAY - ON COLD - IT WOULD MAKE THE SAME SYMPTOM FOR COUPLE OF FIRST 50...

Nov 9, 2014 Power Train 133,562 mi

IT WAS 9:57A.M. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH 2014, STARTED DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE WHOLE DRIVE TRAIN WOULD SLIGHTLY JERK WHILE DRIVING AND APPLYING 15-25% OF LOAD, (I BOUGHT A VEHICLE TWO MONTHS AGO, AND FROM THE FIRST DAY - ON COLD - IT WOULD MAKE THE SAME SYMPTOM FOR COUPLE OF FIRST 50...

Oct 26, 2014 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND HIT A COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A C1 NECK FRACTURE AND AN ABRASION ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS IN A NECK COLLAR FOR 3 MONTHS WITH VERY LIMITED ACTIVITY AND NO DRIVING. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I AM PRESENTLY G...

Oct 26, 2014 Structure Crash 55,000 mi

I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND HIT A COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A C1 NECK FRACTURE AND AN ABRASION ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS IN A NECK COLLAR FOR 3 MONTHS WITH VERY LIMITED ACTIVITY AND NO DRIVING. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I AM PRESENTLY G...

Oct 26, 2014 Air Bags Crash 55,000 mi

I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND HIT A COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A C1 NECK FRACTURE AND AN ABRASION ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS IN A NECK COLLAR FOR 3 MONTHS WITH VERY LIMITED ACTIVITY AND NO DRIVING. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I AM PRESENTLY G...

Oct 26, 2014 Structure Crash 55,000 mi

I WAS EXITING A PARKING GARAGE AND HIT A COLUMN, THE AIRBAG WENT OFF. I WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. I SUSTAINED A C1 NECK FRACTURE AND AN ABRASION ON MY FOREHEAD. I WAS IN A NECK COLLAR FOR 3 MONTHS WITH VERY LIMITED ACTIVITY AND NO DRIVING. MY CAR WAS DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS. I AM PRESENTLY G...

Oct 5, 2014 Engine 74,605 mi

MY X5 BMW 2007 6 CYLINDER 3.0 WITH 74,605 MAKES A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN IN COLD I RECENTLY PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 9,2007 AT THE AUTO WEST BMW OF FREMONT.I HAVE TAKEN IT A COUPLE OF TIMES TO THE DEALER FOR THAT SAME REASON AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ...

Oct 5, 2014 Engine 74,605 mi

MY X5 BMW 2007 6 CYLINDER 3.0 WITH 74,605 MAKES A TICKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE WHEN IN COLD I RECENTLY PURCHASED IT ON MARCH 9,2007 AT THE AUTO WEST BMW OF FREMONT.I HAVE TAKEN IT A COUPLE OF TIMES TO THE DEALER FOR THAT SAME REASON AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ...

Sep 9, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PROCEED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MERGE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYST...

Sep 9, 2014 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PROCEED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MERGE AWAY FROM TRAFFIC AND STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYST...

Aug 11, 2014 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Aug 11, 2014 Air Bags 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Aug 11, 2014 Seats 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Aug 11, 2014 Seat Belts 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Aug 11, 2014 Air Bags 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Aug 11, 2014 Seats 30,000 mi

IN REGARD TO NHTSA 13V-564, MY 2007 BMW X5 HAS THE SAME FRONT PASSENGER SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE ISSUE. A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY TIME I START THE CAR THAT SAYS SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION OR SEATBELT TENSION SENSOR MALFUNCTION. THIS MUST BE A DEFECT, AS I HAVE LESS THAT 40,000 MILES AND HARDLY EVER HAV...

Jun 19, 2014 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

RECURRING "PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS" SINCE SUMMER 2012 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT LEADS TO FAILURE TO ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN PARK INCREASING RISK OF "ROLLING" AND IN SEVERAL INCIDENTS RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE REQUIRING MANUA...

Jun 19, 2014 Service Brakes 63,000 mi

RECURRING "PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTIONS" SINCE SUMMER 2012 WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT LEADS TO FAILURE TO ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN PARK INCREASING RISK OF "ROLLING" AND IN SEVERAL INCIDENTS RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE NOT BEING ABLE TO MOVE WHEN PLACED INTO DRIVE REQUIRING MANUA...

Feb 10, 2014 Suspension 84,560 mi

REPLACED REAR SWAY BAR LINK TWICE WITH BECK-ARNLEY PART NUMBER 1017108. THIS PART WAS DIRECTLY SHIPPED FROM THEIR SMYRNA TENNESSEE LOCATION. BECK ARNLEY IS A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE PART FAILED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN A DAY OF INSTALL. THE LAST TIME, AFTER REPLACING THE FIRST F...

Feb 10, 2014 Suspension 84,560 mi

REPLACED REAR SWAY BAR LINK TWICE WITH BECK-ARNLEY PART NUMBER 1017108. THIS PART WAS DIRECTLY SHIPPED FROM THEIR SMYRNA TENNESSEE LOCATION. BECK ARNLEY IS A MAJOR SUPPLIER OF AFTERMARKET PARTS. THE PART FAILED 2 DIFFERENT TIMES WITHIN A DAY OF INSTALL. THE LAST TIME, AFTER REPLACING THE FIRST F...

Dec 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Dec 31, 2013 Service Brakes Crash 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY WHEN DEPRESSED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALE...

Nov 27, 2013 Suspension 83,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWERED OVERNIGHT, BUT ONCE YOU START THE VEHICLE THE SELF-LEVELING MECHANISM PUMPS THE AIR INTO THE SUSPENSION AIR BAG (MY VEHICLE USES AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM). THIS KEEPS HAPPENING. BMW FORUM SHOWS HUNDREDS OF BMW OWNERS WHO HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. THI...

Nov 27, 2013 Suspension 83,000 mi

THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS LOWERED OVERNIGHT, BUT ONCE YOU START THE VEHICLE THE SELF-LEVELING MECHANISM PUMPS THE AIR INTO THE SUSPENSION AIR BAG (MY VEHICLE USES AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM). THIS KEEPS HAPPENING. BMW FORUM SHOWS HUNDREDS OF BMW OWNERS WHO HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM. THI...

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE TOTALLY LOCK UP THE CAR. THE CAR IS TOTALLY LOCK UP, CAN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAVE TO BE TOW ON THE TOW TRUCK BED TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED IT NEEDS TO UPDATE THE CODING ON THE MODULE. THIS RE-OCCUR AGAIN ON 7/3/2013. *TR

Jul 10, 2013 Service Brakes 30,000 mi

ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE TOTALLY LOCK UP THE CAR. THE CAR IS TOTALLY LOCK UP, CAN'T MOVE FORWARD OR BACKWARD. HAVE TO BE TOW ON THE TOW TRUCK BED TO THE DEALER. THEY STATED IT NEEDS TO UPDATE THE CODING ON THE MODULE. THIS RE-OCCUR AGAIN ON 7/3/2013. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP HAS CONSTANTLY FAILED EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT AND CAUSED ALSO DAMAGE TO FUSE BOX AND THERMOSTAT MOST OF THE TIME. BMW MUST BE FORCED TO RECALL THE 2007 X5 3.0I AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP HAS CONSTANTLY FAILED EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT AND CAUSED ALSO DAMAGE TO FUSE BOX AND THERMOSTAT MOST OF THE TIME. BMW MUST BE FORCED TO RECALL THE 2007 X5 3.0I AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Electrical System 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP HAS CONSTANTLY FAILED EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT AND CAUSED ALSO DAMAGE TO FUSE BOX AND THERMOSTAT MOST OF THE TIME. BMW MUST BE FORCED TO RECALL THE 2007 X5 3.0I AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR

Jun 17, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

THE ELECTRIC WATER PUMP HAS CONSTANTLY FAILED EVEN AFTER REPLACING IT AND CAUSED ALSO DAMAGE TO FUSE BOX AND THERMOSTAT MOST OF THE TIME. BMW MUST BE FORCED TO RECALL THE 2007 X5 3.0I AND GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR

May 1, 2013 Service Brakes 72,000 mi

VACUUM PUMP 11667545384 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS LEAKING OIL. OIL CAUSED INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE, MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE. THE RECALL 13V-045 ISSUED IN 2013 CALLED FOR VACUUM PIPE CHANGE AND NOT THE FAULTY VACUUM PUMP. VACUUM PUMP NEEDS TO BE PART OF THE RECALL. *TR

May 1, 2013 Service Brakes 72,000 mi

VACUUM PUMP 11667545384 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS IT WAS LEAKING OIL. OIL CAUSED INCREASE IN BRAKING DISTANCE, MAKING VEHICLE UNSAFE. THE RECALL 13V-045 ISSUED IN 2013 CALLED FOR VACUUM PIPE CHANGE AND NOT THE FAULTY VACUUM PUMP. VACUUM PUMP NEEDS TO BE PART OF THE RECALL. *TR

Mar 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE HAD INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED TO THE CONTA...

Mar 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT TRIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BUT THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE HAD INCREASED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED TO THE CONTA...

Mar 4, 2013 Service Brakes 99,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Mar 4, 2013 Service Brakes 99,550 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE PEDAL WAS PRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ...

Feb 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE OVERHEAT WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE A...

Feb 6, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 107,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE OVERHEAT WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC AND LOCATED THE FAILURE A...

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes 81,862 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE BUTTON BROKE WITH A SINGLE FINGER PULL. VERY POOR QUALITY PLASTIC TRIM. EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM CANNOT USED UNLESS REPLACE. *TR

Nov 2, 2012 Service Brakes 81,862 mi

EMERGENCY BRAKE BUTTON BROKE WITH A SINGLE FINGER PULL. VERY POOR QUALITY PLASTIC TRIM. EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM CANNOT USED UNLESS REPLACE. *TR

Jul 28, 2012 Electrical System 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Jul 28, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Jul 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Jul 28, 2012 Electrical System 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Jul 28, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Jul 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 58,000 mi

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF INDEPENDENCE DAY 2012, IT HAD RAINED MODERATELY HARD EARLIER IN THE DAY. WHEN I STARTED MY 2007 BMW X5 3.0SI TO DRIVE HOME, I WAS GREETED WITH A BUNCH OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS ON BOTH MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NAVIGATION DISPLAY. THE MOST MAJOR ONE READ "ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTI...

Mar 22, 2012 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR COULD BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Mar 22, 2012 Electrical System 33,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONLY THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR COULD BE OPENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ...

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 23,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MECHATRONIC SEALING SLEEVE LEAKED FLUID AND LEFT PUDDLE OF OIL/FLUID ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS SHOWED ENGINE OIL LEAK AND EVENTUALLY CONCLUDED IT WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK RECENTLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE LEAKED THE FLUID DURING A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT WE DON'T KNOW...

Feb 11, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 23,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MECHATRONIC SEALING SLEEVE LEAKED FLUID AND LEFT PUDDLE OF OIL/FLUID ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS SHOWED ENGINE OIL LEAK AND EVENTUALLY CONCLUDED IT WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK RECENTLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE LEAKED THE FLUID DURING A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT WE DON'T KNOW...

Feb 11, 2012 Power Train 23,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MECHATRONIC SEALING SLEEVE LEAKED FLUID AND LEFT PUDDLE OF OIL/FLUID ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS SHOWED ENGINE OIL LEAK AND EVENTUALLY CONCLUDED IT WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK RECENTLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE LEAKED THE FLUID DURING A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT WE DON'T KNOW...

Feb 11, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 23,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION MECHATRONIC SEALING SLEEVE LEAKED FLUID AND LEFT PUDDLE OF OIL/FLUID ON MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE EARLY DIAGNOSIS SHOWED ENGINE OIL LEAK AND EVENTUALLY CONCLUDED IT WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK RECENTLY, WHILE THE VEHICLE LEAKED THE FLUID DURING A LONG PERIOD OF TIME THAT WE DON'T KNOW...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

BMW RECALLED X5 FROM 2008-2011 FOR WATER PUMP FAILURE. MY X5 IS 2007 AND IT IS IDENTICAL MODEL AS 2008-2011 BMW X5. SAME DESIGN AND SAME WATER PUMP PART. HOWEVER BMW MANUFACTURER SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY RECALL BECAUSE IT IS NOT 2008-2011 MODEL. THIS DOES NOT MAKE SENSE THAT THEY DO NOT RE...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ST...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 54,000 mi

BMW RECALLED X5 FROM 2008-2011 FOR WATER PUMP FAILURE. MY X5 IS 2007 AND IT IS IDENTICAL MODEL AS 2008-2011 BMW X5. SAME DESIGN AND SAME WATER PUMP PART. HOWEVER BMW MANUFACTURER SAID IT WILL NOT BE COVERED BY RECALL BECAUSE IT IS NOT 2008-2011 MODEL. THIS DOES NOT MAKE SENSE THAT THEY DO NOT RE...

Nov 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAD FAILED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED WHO ST...

Sep 16, 2011 Electrical System 56,201 mi

ON 13 JULY, 2011, WITH ONLY 56,201 MILES, OUR BMW X5 SUFFERED WHAT AN INDEPENDENT BMW AUTO REPAIR SHOP LATER DIAGNOSED AS A "TOTAL ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN INVOLVING ALMOST ALL POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS AND DATA BUS SYSTEM." *TT SYMPTOMS UPON STARTUP THAT MORNING INCLUDED A LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION...

Sep 16, 2011 Power Train 56,201 mi

ON 13 JULY, 2011, WITH ONLY 56,201 MILES, OUR BMW X5 SUFFERED WHAT AN INDEPENDENT BMW AUTO REPAIR SHOP LATER DIAGNOSED AS A "TOTAL ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN INVOLVING ALMOST ALL POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS AND DATA BUS SYSTEM." *TT SYMPTOMS UPON STARTUP THAT MORNING INCLUDED A LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION...

Sep 16, 2011 Electrical System 56,201 mi

ON 13 JULY, 2011, WITH ONLY 56,201 MILES, OUR BMW X5 SUFFERED WHAT AN INDEPENDENT BMW AUTO REPAIR SHOP LATER DIAGNOSED AS A "TOTAL ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN INVOLVING ALMOST ALL POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS AND DATA BUS SYSTEM." *TT SYMPTOMS UPON STARTUP THAT MORNING INCLUDED A LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION...

Sep 16, 2011 Power Train 56,201 mi

ON 13 JULY, 2011, WITH ONLY 56,201 MILES, OUR BMW X5 SUFFERED WHAT AN INDEPENDENT BMW AUTO REPAIR SHOP LATER DIAGNOSED AS A "TOTAL ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN INVOLVING ALMOST ALL POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS AND DATA BUS SYSTEM." *TT SYMPTOMS UPON STARTUP THAT MORNING INCLUDED A LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED DURING RAINY WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER MODULE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE COTNACT THAT THE SATELLITE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 13, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED DURING RAINY WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER MODULE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE COTNACT THAT THE SATELLITE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 12,000 mi

IN JULY 2007 I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW, FULLY LOADED 2007 BMW X5 4.8. BACK THEN, IT WAS MY DREAM CAR. NOW, IT IS A NIGHTMARE. FROM THE BEGINNING, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFERENT MINOR ISSUES WITH THE CAR (DVD PLAYER NOT WORKING, FOR EXAMPLE) THAT THE DEALERSHIP FIXED. HOWEVER, ONCE WE STARTED HAVING PRO...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED DURING RAINY WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER MODULE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE COTNACT THAT THE SATELLITE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 13, 2011 Structure 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED DURING RAINY WEATHER, WATER LEAKED INTO THE SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER MODULE AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE COTNACT THAT THE SATELLITE MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 12,000 mi

IN JULY 2007 I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW, FULLY LOADED 2007 BMW X5 4.8. BACK THEN, IT WAS MY DREAM CAR. NOW, IT IS A NIGHTMARE. FROM THE BEGINNING, WE HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFERENT MINOR ISSUES WITH THE CAR (DVD PLAYER NOT WORKING, FOR EXAMPLE) THAT THE DEALERSHIP FIXED. HOWEVER, ONCE WE STARTED HAVING PRO...

May 9, 2011 Structure

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT OF PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER INTRUSION OF MY 2007 BMW X-5. FIRST COMPLAINT WAS THE PASSENGER-SIDE FLOORBOARD CARPET GETTING WET. NOW, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS GETTING WET. MY SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THI...

May 9, 2011 Structure

THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT OF PROBLEMS CAUSED BY WATER INTRUSION OF MY 2007 BMW X-5. FIRST COMPLAINT WAS THE PASSENGER-SIDE FLOORBOARD CARPET GETTING WET. NOW, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS GETTING WET. MY SATELLITE RADIO RECEIVER WAS DESTROYED BY MOISTURE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THI...

Apr 21, 2011 Wheels 49,912 mi

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ALLOY WHEEL DEVELOPED A FULL THICKNESS CRACK ON THE SUPPORT SPOKE. THIS WAS UNDER ROUTINE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND NOT FOUND AFTER AN ACCIDENT. FOUND ON ROUTINE OWNER INSPECTION. CAR HAS 49,000 MILES. SUSPECT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT GIVEN NORMAL LOCAL AND HIGHWAY DRIVING...

Apr 21, 2011 Wheels 49,912 mi

ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ALLOY WHEEL DEVELOPED A FULL THICKNESS CRACK ON THE SUPPORT SPOKE. THIS WAS UNDER ROUTINE DRIVING CONDITIONS AND NOT FOUND AFTER AN ACCIDENT. FOUND ON ROUTINE OWNER INSPECTION. CAR HAS 49,000 MILES. SUSPECT THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT GIVEN NORMAL LOCAL AND HIGHWAY DRIVING...

Mar 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD GETS WET. HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN SIX MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/10/11 *BF

Mar 10, 2011 Unknown Or Other 38,000 mi

PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD GETS WET. HAS OCCURRED TWICE IN SIX MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLE. UPDATED 03/10/11 *BF

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 35,000 mi

COMPLAINT IS OF A 2007 BMW X-5(PURCHASED 6 MONTHS AGO). I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE CARPET IN THE FLOOR BOARD(PASSENGER SIDE) GETS WET. SINCE HAS DISCOVERED THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. BMW ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON NOV. 2008. WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BECOME A RECALL ISSUE. *TR

Feb 21, 2011 Structure 35,000 mi

COMPLAINT IS OF A 2007 BMW X-5(PURCHASED 6 MONTHS AGO). I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE CARPET IN THE FLOOR BOARD(PASSENGER SIDE) GETS WET. SINCE HAS DISCOVERED THAT OTHER OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. BMW ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ON NOV. 2008. WOULD LIKE FOR THIS TO BECOME A RECALL ISSUE. *TR

Jan 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other 35,140 mi

IN MAR 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR ISSUES. 1) EMERGENCY PARKING FAILED IN DEC 2007 (LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE) AND 2) MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY ENFANT WAS LOOKED INSIDE OUR VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE I WEN...

Jan 3, 2011 Tires 52,000 mi

THE DEALER ATLANTIC SUBARU (124 WATERHOUSE RD BOURNE, MA 02532). SOLD ME A USED 2007 BMW X5 WITH TIRES BELOW 2/32. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IN MA THEY NEED TO BE 4/32 TO THE WEAR BAR. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM MY BMW DEALER SHOWING THE CORRECT DEPTH. THIS CAR WAS REPRESENTED AS TO HAVE NOT BE...

Jan 3, 2011 Unknown Or Other 35,140 mi

IN MAR 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5. SINCE THEN WE HAVE HAD TWO MAJOR ISSUES. 1) EMERGENCY PARKING FAILED IN DEC 2007 (LESS THAN A YEAR AFTER PURCHASE) AND 2) MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY ENFANT WAS LOOKED INSIDE OUR VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE IN THE VEHICLE WHILE I WEN...

Jan 3, 2011 Tires 52,000 mi

THE DEALER ATLANTIC SUBARU (124 WATERHOUSE RD BOURNE, MA 02532). SOLD ME A USED 2007 BMW X5 WITH TIRES BELOW 2/32. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT IN MA THEY NEED TO BE 4/32 TO THE WEAR BAR. I HAVE DOCUMENTATION FROM MY BMW DEALER SHOWING THE CORRECT DEPTH. THIS CAR WAS REPRESENTED AS TO HAVE NOT BE...

Dec 9, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL WERE DEFECTIVE A...

Dec 9, 2010 Power Train 93,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD AND HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REAR AXLE, REAR DIFFERENTIAL WERE DEFECTIVE A...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 10 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP, THE CAR DOES NOTHING WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN LUNGES FORWARD. THE SUDDEN BUCKING AND HESITATION MAKES HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR ESPECIALLY IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. I LIVE IN A SUBURB OF NEW YORK CITY AND I DRIVE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AT 5 TIMES...

Oct 4, 2010 Power Train 10 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A DEAD STOP, THE CAR DOES NOTHING WHEN YOU STEP ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN LUNGES FORWARD. THE SUDDEN BUCKING AND HESITATION MAKES HARD TO CONTROL THE CAR ESPECIALLY IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC. I LIVE IN A SUBURB OF NEW YORK CITY AND I DRIVE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AT 5 TIMES...

Jun 11, 2010 Electrical System

IN MAY 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5 4.8 VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNINGS AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW A HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE AND IT DOES NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY. THE CAR ENGINE ALSO FAILS TO START AF...

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MAY 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5 4.8 VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNINGS AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW A HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE AND IT DOES NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY. THE CAR ENGINE ALSO FAILS TO START AF...

Jun 11, 2010 Electrical System

IN MAY 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5 4.8 VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNINGS AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW A HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE AND IT DOES NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY. THE CAR ENGINE ALSO FAILS TO START AF...

Jun 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

IN MAY 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW BMW 2007 X5 4.8 VEHICLE. SINCE THEN, I HAVE EXPERIENCED "HIGH BATTERY DRAINAGE" WARNINGS AT LEAST 12 TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP SAYS THE COMPUTER DOESN'T SHOW A HISTORY OF THIS MESSAGE AND IT DOES NOT FIND A PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY. THE CAR ENGINE ALSO FAILS TO START AF...

May 3, 2010 Parking Brake 31,000 mi

AFTER PUTTING PARKING BRAKE ON BMW X5 2007, TRIED TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. SYSTEM DISPLAYED PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION. WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL A BMW ASSIST SUPERVISOR TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO MANUALLY RELEASE BY PULLING A CABLE IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE IT SEEMS TO B...

May 3, 2010 Parking Brake 31,000 mi

AFTER PUTTING PARKING BRAKE ON BMW X5 2007, TRIED TO RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. SYSTEM DISPLAYED PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION. WAS UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL A BMW ASSIST SUPERVISOR TOLD ME THAT I NEED TO MANUALLY RELEASE BY PULLING A CABLE IN THE TRUNK OF A CAR. AFTER SEARCHING ONLINE IT SEEMS TO B...

Mar 30, 2010 Power Train

HAVE THEIR BEEN OTHER ENGINE/CAMSHAFT DEFECT COMPLAINTS FOR THE 2007 BMW X5 VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SENSORS ON MY X5 BMW ARE IDENTIFYING THIS AS A POTENTIAL REPAIR JOB AND THE BMW DEALER HAS CONFIRMED.

Mar 30, 2010 Power Train

HAVE THEIR BEEN OTHER ENGINE/CAMSHAFT DEFECT COMPLAINTS FOR THE 2007 BMW X5 VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SENSORS ON MY X5 BMW ARE IDENTIFYING THIS AS A POTENTIAL REPAIR JOB AND THE BMW DEALER HAS CONFIRMED.

Mar 8, 2010 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTE...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTE...

Mar 8, 2010 Air Bags Crash 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTE...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5 MINI COOPER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED. THERE WAS AN UNINTENDED INCREASE IN ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTE...

Mar 17, 2009 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 BMW X5 IN DECEMBER 2006. DURING THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE PROBLEMS 18 TIMES. SIX OF THOSE TIMES IS FOR "HIGH BATTERY DRAIN". THE CONSEQUENCE IS A CAR THAT MIGHT NOT ALWAYS START. AFTER THREE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE BATTERY DRAIN...

Mar 17, 2009 Electrical System

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 BMW X5 IN DECEMBER 2006. DURING THE TIME I HAVE OWNED THE CAR I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE PROBLEMS 18 TIMES. SIX OF THOSE TIMES IS FOR "HIGH BATTERY DRAIN". THE CONSEQUENCE IS A CAR THAT MIGHT NOT ALWAYS START. AFTER THREE UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO FIX THE BATTERY DRAIN...

Feb 9, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15,020 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH DOWNHILL IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL OF THE TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID AND DRIFTED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM A SHUTDO...

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 15,020 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH DOWNHILL IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL OF THE TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID AND DRIFTED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM A SHUTDO...

Feb 9, 2009 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 15,020 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH DOWNHILL IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL OF THE TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID AND DRIFTED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM A SHUTDO...

Feb 9, 2009 Structure 15,020 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH DOWNHILL IN INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL OF THE TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SLID AND DRIFTED ABNORMALLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED FROM A SHUTDO...

Oct 11, 2007 Parking Brake

BRAKE MALFUNCTION. *TR

Oct 11, 2007 Parking Brake

BRAKE MALFUNCTION. *TR

May 7, 2007 Visibility 650 mi

TL-CALLER OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 650. DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 50MPH THE CAR BEHIND HIM HAD VERY BRIGHT LIGHTS. HE REACHED TO PUSH THE DIMMER ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO DIMMER SWITCH. SPOKE WITH DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT REARVIEW DIMMER IS NOT STANDARD AND TO...

May 7, 2007 Visibility 650 mi

TL-CALLER OWNS A 2007 BMW X5. CURRENT MILEAGE IS 650. DRIVING AT NIGHT AT 50MPH THE CAR BEHIND HIM HAD VERY BRIGHT LIGHTS. HE REACHED TO PUSH THE DIMMER ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO DIMMER SWITCH. SPOKE WITH DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT REARVIEW DIMMER IS NOT STANDARD AND TO...