2017 BMW X5 Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving or while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was an abnormal smoke odor coming from the engine of the vehicle. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11692092

Incident

Aug 15, 2025

Mileage

60,000 mi

No remedy for recall and no plan

NHTSA ID

11676851

Incident

Aug 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated with several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle lost electrical functions. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed coolant pump. The contact was informed that the coolant pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

NHTSA ID

11676273

Incident

Jul 19, 2025

Mileage

78,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that the oil drain plug and the oil pan do not have adequate space after being stripped. The metal in the oil pan was very thin. There was oil located on the engine and the ground. The contact was losing a quart of oil every 600 miles driven. The contact added oil to the vehicle as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11659218

Incident

Feb 1, 2023

Mileage

30,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was towed to the residence and has not been driven since. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

NHTSA ID

11639684

Incident

Jan 13, 2025

Mileage

80,000 mi

Radiator fan assembly malfunctioning causing engine to overheat. Upon replacing fan assembly vehicle is still overheating. Water pump and thermostat needs to be replaced as well as connectors. Mileage appr 67,000 Vehicle went into safety mode while traveling on highway

NHTSA ID

11622638

Incident

Oct 29, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheated message was displayed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

NHTSA ID

11615165

Incident

Sep 13, 2024

Mileage

62,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving the vehicle, the vehicle suddenly decelerated and failed to exceed 35 MPH. During the failure, a message that the engine had overheated was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the water pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The water pump was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V608000 (Engine and Engine Cooling, Electrical System). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ID

11609769

Incident

Aug 1, 2024

Mileage

55,000 mi

Vehicle stopped three times on highway. There is an issue with fuel injection. I am repairing the same thing every year and it is stopping every year on highway. They keep on repairing/replacing the module and I still get the problem. I missed a big rear collision because of this. This model has so many issues. Suspension broke. So many issues with gas pump. being it a first generation hybrid, it can cause threat to so many people if we let these vehicles be on road.

NHTSA ID

11549625

Incident

Aug 20, 2023

I brought my 2017 X5 xDrive40e to my local dealer (Ray Catena in White Plains NY) after getting a ‘Drivetrain Malfunction” Error. After several weeks at the dealer, and thousands of dollars in repairs, I’m being told today that: -The car needs a new Electric Drive… cost $12,000 -The replaced electric drive may not solve the issue, which might be the transmission.. replacement cost $16,000 So almost $30k to perhaps solve the issue on a car with a $19,000 value per Kelly Bluebook. And this is a known issue for Hybrid X5s per multiple BMW owner websites.. Here is one: https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1887640 My dealer is telling me that the value of this car is currently zero ($0.00) which I find to be absolutely ridiculous.

NHTSA ID

11531823

Incident

Jun 1, 2023

Failure of emission system. SCR active tank failed at 66K miles. Manufacture warranty does not cover the fix.

NHTSA ID

11473146

Incident

Jul 8, 2022

THE CAR STOPPED WITHOUT ANY WARNING 3 TIME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING MY WIFE AND KIDS INSIDE THE CAR. I CONSIDER VERY LUCKY THIS HAPPENED ON COUNTY ROAD TWO TIME AND ONES IN THE SHOPPING CENTER PARKING LOT, INSTEAD OF MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SECOND TIME THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S WRONG WITH GAUGES. LAST TIME IT HAPPENED WAS 11/13 WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING WITH THE DAUGHTER TO DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT, GAS READING SHOWS ABOVE 1/4 TANK AND 146 MILES REMAINING (I HAVE PICTURES OF THE CLUSTER). BUT THE CAR ABRUPTLY STOP TWITHOUGHT ANY WARNING WHICH WILL BE A DEADLY SITUATION IF HAPPENED IN THE HIGHWAY. THE REASON FOR IT TO STOP WAS NO GAS IN THE TANK THOUGH IT GIVES A READING OF OVER 1/4 TANK 146 MILES REMAINING. MY LAST VISIT TO THE DEALER WAS ABOUT A MONTH BACK AND I WAS TOLD THEY REPLACED THE GAS TANK AND THE SENSOR INSIDE THE TANK WHICH WAS COVERED UNDER VEHICLE WARRANTY. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING THIS CAR, I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUES BMW NA CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THE CAR IS WITH BMW OF ROCKVILLE.

NHTSA ID

11375091

Incident

Nov 13, 2020

Mileage

30,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 BMW X5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V755000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE CONTACT CALLED HERB CHAMBER BMW OF SUDBURY AT 833-805-4492 (LOCATED AT 128 BOSTON POST RD, RTE 20, SUDBURY, MA 01778) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11243233

Incident

Oct 25, 2018

THE ENGINE SEIZED WITH 100,500 MILES WHILE DRIVING AND CAR SHUT DOWN VERY SCARY! AWFUL CAR, EMBARRASSING HOW MANY THO HA GO WRONG WITH THIS SUV THEY SHOULD BAN BMW FROM PUTTING A PRODUCT LIKE THIS IN THE USA MARKET!

NHTSA ID

11197046

Incident

Apr 3, 2019

Mileage

100,000 mi

WIFE WAS REAR ENDED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND CONTROL TO VEHICLE PUSHING HER OVER TRAIN TRACKS IN THE VEHICLE WITH NO CONTROL.

NHTSA ID

11078337

Incident

Jun 17, 2017

WHILE RETURNING FROM TEXAS AND DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS MY CAR'S DRIVETRAIN WARNING LIGHT SAID I NEEDED SERVICE BUT I COULD CONTINUE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEEDS. I DROVE TO BMW OF DALLAS. THEY DETERMINED MY #5-CYLINDER FUEL INJECTOR HAD FAILED. I STAYED THE NIGHT IN DALLAS AND RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT DAY. AFTER REPLACING THE INJECTOR, THE CAR WOULD NOT IDLE PROPERLY. I DROVE A RENTAL CAR HOME AND LEFT MY CAR. THE DEALERSHIP DID EXTENSIVE TESTING TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ISSUE OVER THE NEXT THREE AND A HALF WEEKS. EVENTUALLY THEY DETERMINED THE INJECTOR FAILURE CAUSED A BACKFIRE WHICH BENT THE #5 INTAKE VALVE. THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REMOVED SO THEY COULD REPLACE THE DAMAGED COMPONENTS. ALL VALVES HAD TO BE LAPPED; THE VALVE STEM SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REINSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ME 26 DAYS LATER. I DISCOVERED THREE OF THE FIVE SCREWS WHICH SECURE THE BATTERY COVER WERE MISSING. I DROVE THE CAR FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS AFTER WHICH IT BEGAN MAKING CLANKING NOISES FROM THE DRIVESHAFT. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO BMW OF KANSAS CITY SOUTH WHO DETERMINED THE DALLAS DEALERSHIP FAILED TO INSTALL ONE OF THE DRIVESHAFT'S CARRIER BOLTS NOR DID THEY PROPERLY TORQUE A SECOND CARRIER BOLT. THESE ARE SERIOUS PERSONAL SAFETY CONCERNS. THESE REPAIRS WERE ALSO REPORTED TO CARFAX AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. I FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND ASKED THAT THEY REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE WHICH THEY REFUSED TO DO. INSTEAD THEY HAVE OFFERED ME A SMALL CASH SETTLEMENT IF I WILL SIGN A GENERAL RELEASE WAIVING MY RIGHTS AND AGREEING THAT I NOT TO PURSUE ANY FUTURE CLAIMS OR LEGAL ACTIONS AGAINST THEM OR THEIR DEALERSHIPS. I'M REPORTING THIS AS I AM CONCERNED THESE ISSUES MAY BE PREVALENT WITH OTHER BMW X5 VEHICLES WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

NHTSA ID

11004191

Incident

May 22, 2017

Mileage

11,919 mi