2012 BMW X5 SAV Engine Problems

“While driving my car for approximately 3 minutes engine seized without warning. I coasted on to the shoulder of the road and put it in neutral and tried to start it.... Nothing. Oil level was good . I had it towed to Bmw dealer and they told me engine was locked up but couldn't tell me why. I just had recall work done about a month or two ago at the same Bmw dealer. They mentioned an aftermarket oil filter but that dose not make any sense to me. Has the manufacturer extended warranty covering this ?”

“After replacement of brakes on my 2012 Bmw x5, upon return, I started to feel a vibration while turning in the parking lot. After two visits to the dealership, I was informed that the transfer case box (associated with the transmission) has failed. This occurs 5000miles after the warranty on the transmission and engine expire. I have done a google search on this part on x5 models, and others have reported similar experiences. This includes reports of faulty parts installed at the manufacture. Bmw has agreed to cover 60% of the repair bill. …”

“While driving in a highway approx 70 MPH, warning light came on; engine too hot. Drive moderately . Had to be towed. Electric auxiliary pump is bad. The 6 cylinder model should also be under the same recall/warranty as the 8 cylinder x5. Please include in recall!”

“The vehicle is an x5 diesel. Since purchasing the vehicle new both nox sensors (before and after catalytic) have failed. I searched the internet and found others who have had multiple nox sensor failures on other Bmw diesel models. The second, most recent, nox failure happened to be immediately after the car was serviced (oil, def fluid, vehicle check) was performed. All service since new was performed by the Bmw dealership. Bmw said the nox failure was not as a result of the service. Replacement of the nox sensor was $1,100. I can provide all service records from Bmw if they are needed. …”

“The contact owns a 2012 Bmw X5 SAV. While driving approximately 35 MPH, smoke appeared from the tail pipe and the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine mount and coolant expansion tank needed replacement along with the turbo charger water pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The engine was rebuilt by the dealer prior to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.”