2001 BMW X5 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2001 BMW X5

4 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 BMW X5. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10256365 |
ON COLD DAY, '01 BMW X5 3.0, STARTED, BRIEFLY WARMED AND DRIVEN 8 MILES B/F ENGINE QUITS AND WILL NOT RESTART. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NOR OVERHEATING INVOLVED. MECHANIC INDICATES ENGINE COMPLETELY SEIZED DUE TO OIL SEPARATOR FREEZING FROM RESIDUAL CONDENSATION IN AIR AS WELL AS CRANKCASE RESULTING IN OIL FORCED INTO CYLINDERS, CHOKING MOTOR, AND CRACKING CONNECTING RODS. ENGINE HAS NOW FAILED REQUIRING A NEW OR USED MOTOR - ESTIMATED AT $7,500 REPLACEMENT (NOT TO MENTION SIGNIFICANTLY LOWERING RESALE VALUE SINCE NEW MOTOR WILL NOT MATCH VIN). VEHICLE HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BEYOND MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED INTERVALS (EG: OIL CHANGE EVERY 3K MILES WITH BMW SPEC'D OIL AND FILTERS). THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH BMW, PARTICULARLY THE X5 - OIL SEPARATOR IN SUBSEQUENT YEARS WAS REDESIGNED TO ADDRESS ISSUE. NO WARNING FROM DEALERSHIP WHO MAINTAINED CAR UNTIL 2 YEARS AGO. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM THAT HAS NOW...
#10231685 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT AND SMOKE, AND THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 01V206000 AND 02V138000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: COOLING SYSTEM:FAN). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 87,000.
#10116227 |
I PURCHASED MY 2001 BMW X5, NEW IN SEPT OF 2000. I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT PRETTY QUICKLY. THE MOST PLAUGING PROBLEM WAS THE GAS GAUGE. IT TOOK BMW 5 TIMES TO FINALLY FIX IT. 2/26/01 14461 MILAGE, 3/9/01 14512 MILAGE, 5/16/01 18566 MILES, 8/29/01 24493 MILES, AND FINALLY 2/26/02 37268 MILES. THERE WERE A NUMBER OF OTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR, WATER PUMP, LOWER CONTRO ARM (TWICE), AND VARIOUS OTHER NON-ESSENTIAL ITEMS. I TRIED TO ENACT THE LEMON LAW, BUT SINCE THE 3RD TIME ON THE FUEL GAUGE WAS AT 18500 MILES, I WAS TOLD IT DIDN'T APPLY. NOW AFTER 4 AND A HALF YEARS, I HAVE 114,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND I WAS JUST TOLD THAT THE MOTOR IS SHOT AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $11,500. I CAN'T SINK THAT KIND OF MONEY INTO A CAR WITH THAT MANY MILES BUT...
#10056832 |
2001 AND LATER BMW X5'S HAVE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE OIL SEPARATOR FREEZING IN VERY COLD WEATHER, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SIEZE SUDDENLY. THIS IS A MAJOIR ISSUE BMW NEEDS TO RECALL!!!

Other 2001 BMW X5 Problem Areas

Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 9 complaints Engine 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 7 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Steering 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Unknown Or Other 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspension 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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