Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| SIB-12-09-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032781 | Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea | 05/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and service engine soon light when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. there may be six different fault codes. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-12-23-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032813 | Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme fault memory. dme software calibration related to high heatin | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SIB-12-17-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030624 | Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t | 10/30/2009 | |
| SB-12-18-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030613 | Bmw vehicles: program control units (dme-dmtl diagnosis). an incorrect tank leakage diagnosis may occur due to a software error. the service engine soon (mil) lamp may be illuminated with the dmtl leakage fault stored, even though there | 10/27/2009 | |
| SB-12-01-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030612 | Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90, | 10/27/2009 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| SI-B-12-04-05 | 10/01/2008 | 10028370 | Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe | 03/26/2009 | |
| SI B12 08 08 | 04/01/2008 | 10025582 | Service action on my 2005 and 2006 e53 (x5) with m54 engine and gm5 transmission produced 09/2004-10/2006 - reprogram dme. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SIB-13-02-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032642 | Bmw vehicles: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. the service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfuction message is displayed in the cc), and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde cont | 04/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-17-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030624 | Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t | 10/30/2009 | |
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SI-B-11-01-07 | 03/01/2009 | 10029025 | Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v | 06/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, burning oil could be smelled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was discovered that the engine was covered in motor oil. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the crank case release valve failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was not available. | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph, burning oil could be smelled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was discovered that the engine was covered in motor oil. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the crank case release valve failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was not available. kmj | |||
| 01/22/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 bmw x5. the contact stated that driving 45 mph, burning oil could be smelled and smoke emitted from the engine compartment. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was found that the engine was covered in motor oil. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was found that the crank case release valve had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 85,000. the vin was not available. mh | |||
| 06/04/2012 | 110000 | ||
| Approximately 1 month after having our bmw serviced for an oil change at our local dealer, the check engine oil level light illuminated. we immediately called the dealer, and upon them looking at it, it was determined that the crankcase vent valve (oil separator), needs to be replaced, at a cost of $1,300. we have been having this light come on numerous times over the past couple of years, and always call the dealer when it does. every time we call, they either tell me to top the oil off myself, or we bring it to the dealer for them to top off. not once did someone mention that this issue could be a problem, and they continued to let us drive even though the engine could have been damaged in doing so. a very quick internet search reveals that this is a very common problem with these vehicles, and bmw's in general, and i think they should be held responsible and the part should be covered. i now have to get this done immediately, due to the fact that the car is burning so much oil daily, around a quart per 1,000 miles. i am reaching out to help get a recall on this issue. if there is any other information i can provide, please do not hesitate to contact me. thank you. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 02/11/2012 | 88601 | ||
| While driving my truck on a very cold day (0 degrees) in chicago, white smoke began emitting from the exhaust and the truck totally stopped running in the middle of heavy traffic. it would not restart and it had to be towed. it was determined that the cranckcase breather box/oil separator stopped working causing oil to spew everywhere within my exhaust. this also ruined my spark plugs. this is a well documented defect in the x5, and there should be a recall related to this. it seems to occur as soon as the manufacturer or extended warranty expires and it is related to cold weather. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 4900 | 1 | 11/21/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the transmission would not downshift properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealership and the transmission was replaced, but the problem persisted. also, the engine revved while at a stop. the dealership was unable to determine a problem. the vehicle was a 2006 bmw x5.*ak updated 01/10/07. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/21/2011 | 85000 | ||
| The engine light went on and stayed on therefore made an appointment with the dealer. i did not notice any changes on the car except the fuel consumption where it consumed more than usual. when i took it to the dealer, they told me that the oil vapor separator needs to be replaced, that i was lucky that the car did not die on me. they are charging 1400 to fix the problem. as i researched on the internet, this part has been failing for people that do not drive their car far enough. the condensation coagulates in the oil passages. one of those passages is the tube from the oil separator which goes back into the oil pan. over time, the repeated driving on short trips causes the coagulated oil and condensation to build up inside the passage which runs from the oil separator to the oil pan. when enough condensation gathers in the oil separator after the engine is shut off in temperatures below freezing - hydrolock may be caused by oil ingestion. due to this, the suv can just stop anywhere, i am one of the lucky ones that made it to the dealership that did not have to compromise my safety. i called bmw and they said, the car is no longer under warranty and it is not considered a defect. | |||