2001 BMW X5 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2001 BMW X5

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

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine 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...
#10222050 |
I HAVE A 2001 BMW X-5. ON A COLD DAY IN JANUARY OF THIS YEAR I LEFT WORK AND DROVE APPROXIMATELY 25 MILES WHEN MY YELLOW CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I COULD SMELL OIL AND NOTICED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS SMOKING OUT THE EXHAUST PIPE. I WENT TO THE NEAREST SERVICE STATION AND TURNED OFF MY VEHICLE TO CHECK THE OIL. WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DIP STICK, OIL SHOT OUT OF THE HOLE AND SPRAYED ALL OVER THE INTERIOR OF MY HOOD, ON MY FACE AND ALL OVER MY CLOTHING. THE OIL CRANKCASE HAD BECOME PRESSURIZED AND WAS FORCING THE OIL OUT THE ENGINE, THROUGH THE RINGS AND VALVE COVERS. AFTER WIPING OFF MY FACE, HANDS AND CLOTHING THE BEST I COULD, I ADDED THREE QUARTS OF OIL TO RETURN THE LEVEL TO ACCEPTABLE CONDITIONS. REPAIRS NEEDED TO GET NEW GASKETS AND OIL SEPARATOR, PCV VALVE, DIP STICK...
#10073429 |
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART BUT WAS UNABLE TO START. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED ON THEN OFF. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO HEAD GASKET FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

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 System 4 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 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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