Bmw X5 Sav 2009
Model X5 Sav made in 2009 by Bmw got 17 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine, fuel/propulsion system and unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V550000 | BMW of North America, LLC | from 09/01/2008 to 11/15/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 29800 | 01/15/2013 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 11/27/2012 | 11/28/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 x5 xdrive 35d sav diesel vehicles manufactured september 1, 2008, through november 15, 2012. the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. the recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V045000 | BMW of North America, LLC | from 09/12/2006 to 03/18/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 30265 | MFR | BMW of North America, LLC | 02/07/2013 | 02/12/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 amount of lubricating oil into the hose. the contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in february 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 39000 | ||
| I have a bmw x5 2009. i bought this thing brand new 0 miles. recently has 39000 miles sinces i bouth i haveing issues all the time like saturday 2/9/13 around 11:00 pm i was returning from louisiana with my family have a 2 year old son & on i-10 was driving 80 miles an hour and engine just turn off while driving & i was pull over once i stop car trying restart and just dont restart and finally every thing dead no power just dead. battery die call road side assitant and they send some thow company he told me put car on nutral i dont know how to put on nutral becouse i cant put nutral bec. everything was off like no power so i cant do it & he cant do it i call bmw road side assistant i asking help me to put on nutural he say he dont know how to do? just doestn make any thing bmw road side assistant dont know.... could got kill on road with family purchase this x5 $65000.. not expecting this kind issuse just not happy 0: engine turn off on road (jan 9 2013) 1: air blower for ac problem (replaces) jan 2010 2: sunroof not closing 3: navigation dvd not reading so they replace it.. 4: jan 31 2013 engene sign came up they fix it.... 5: bmw symbol out side and inside fade it ( replace it) 6: inside driver side handle on door fade (replace ) should i expect this kind problem on bmw x5 sonny patel 936-545-6000 | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 39000 | ||
| I have a bmw x5 2009. i bought this thing brand new 0 miles. recently has 39000 miles sinces i bouth i haveing issues all the time like saturday 2/9/13 around 11:00 pm i was returning from louisiana with my family have a 2 year old son & on i-10 was driving 80 miles an hour and engine just turn off while driving & i was pull over once i stop car trying restart and just dont restart and finally every thing dead no power just dead. battery die call road side assitant and they send some thow company he told me put car on nutral i dont know how to put on nutral becouse i cant put nutral bec. everything was off like no power so i cant do it & he cant do it i call bmw road side assistant i asking help me to put on nutural he say he dont know how to do? just doestn make any thing bmw road side assistant dont know.... could got kill on road with family purchase this x5 $65000.. not expecting this kind issuse just not happy 0: engine turn off on road (jan 9 2013) 1: air blower for ac problem (replaces) jan 2010 2: sunroof not closing 3: navigation dvd not reading so they replace it.. 4: jan 31 2013 engene sign came up they fix it.... 5: bmw symbol out side and inside fade it ( replace it) 6: inside driver side handle on door fade (replace ) should i expect this kind problem on bmw x5 sonny patel 936-545-6000 | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 02/09/2013 | 39000 | ||
| I have a bmw x5 2009. i bought this thing brand new 0 miles. recently has 39000 miles sinces i bouth i haveing issues all the time like saturday 2/9/13 around 11:00 pm i was returning from louisiana with my family have a 2 year old son & on i-10 was driving 80 miles an hour and engine just turn off while driving & i was pull over once i stop car trying restart and just dont restart and finally every thing dead no power just dead. battery die call road side assitant and they send some thow company he told me put car on nutral i dont know how to put on nutral becouse i cant put nutral bec. everything was off like no power so i cant do it & he cant do it i call bmw road side assistant i asking help me to put on nutural he say he dont know how to do? just doestn make any thing bmw road side assistant dont know.... could got kill on road with family purchase this x5 $65000.. not expecting this kind issuse just not happy 0: engine turn off on road (jan 9 2013) 1: air blower for ac problem (replaces) jan 2010 2: sunroof not closing 3: navigation dvd not reading so they replace it.. 4: jan 31 2013 engene sign came up they fix it.... 5: bmw symbol out side and inside fade it ( replace it) 6: inside driver side handle on door fade (replace ) should i expect this kind problem on bmw x5 sonny patel 936-545-6000 | |||