2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“Per NHTSA campaign id number: 12v550000 a replacement of the idler pulley bolt recall was conducted due to grave public safety concerns. I consulted both Bmw of north america and my local dealership about this repair, and of course I am told the only recall outstanding for my vehicle is related to airbags and this fix was already implemented. Attached to this safety report is a diagram of the crankcase pulley design. …”

“1. Idler pulley bolt failed - while driving on the freeway, the pulley bolt failed. When this happened, I lost power to the steering wheel and the message charging malfunction appeared. I opened the hood and pulled out the broken belts. The car had to be towed to the garage and it cost me roughly $900 to fix + the towing fee. 2. Car had rattle sounds. I had to have the stabilizer bar/control arm/shock n strut assembly replaced at 75,141 miles.......”

“My wife was driving on the expressway with speed limit of 50 miles / per hour. Suddenly the car showed engine malfuction - power reduced and she couldn't keep the speed and car starting losing speed and dropped to 10 miles / hour, she had to pull off the road to avoid the danger of being hit by other cars on the busy expressway. After she pullled over and called me, I drove to the place where she parked the car and used a code reader to found some error code 47c4 , but after restarted car, car seemed ok. …”

“Airbag recall over 18months-Bmw says can't get parts . May shoot shards if deployed. Driveshaft recall -Bmw says can't get parts. If fails, front wheels don't work. Crack in EGR cooler. Deadly exhaust in passenger cabin-repaired 5/8/17. Recall alternator bolt -replaced and replacement broke! Car lost all power and steering in traffic on mountain road at night.”

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Bmw x5 diesel. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v071000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts were not available. A dealer was contacted and stated that the parts were not available. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v138000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. …”