2009 Bmw X5 SAV: complaints, problems and recalls

I HAVE A BMW X5 2009. I BOUGHT THIS THING BRAND NEW 0 MILES. RECENTLY HAS 39000 MILES SINCE I BOTH I HAVING 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 DON'T RESTART AND FINALLY EVERY THING DEAD NO POWER JUST DEAD. BATTERY DIE CALL ROAD SIDE ASSISTANT AND THEY SEND SOME THRU COMPANY HE TOLD ME PUT CAR ON NEUTRAL I DON'T KNOW HOW…

Owner-reported narrative. 39,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10502407 at NHTSA ↗

SINCE JULY 2013 I'M HAVING PROBLEM WITH MY 2009 BMW X5 WHERE THERE IS RAW FUEL SMELL INSIDE OF THE CAR CABIN, I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO BMW DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES, THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM, BUT THE BMW REP. SHOWS UP AND SAYS IF IT WAS THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND HE DOES NOT LET THE DEALERSHIP TO CHANGE THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR $1100 WHICH IS COVERED UNDER MY BMW WARRANTY, I HAVE FOUND THAT ON 2007 AND 2008 BMW X5 BMW NORTH AMERICA ALREADY DID A RECALL ON THE VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM AND R…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10553930 at NHTSA ↗

OCTOBER 16, 2014 I STARTED UP MY 2009 BMW X5 4.8I SAV AND THE LEFT BRAKE LAMP MALFUNCTION ALERT CAME ON, AS WELL AS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I HAD A FRIEND CHECK TO CONFIRM THE BRAKE LIGHTS COULD STILL BE SEEN BEFORE DRIVING OFF. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE SAV TO THE BMW DEALER ON OCTOBER 22, 2014. THE DEALER STATES "BOTH REAR TAIL LIGHT LENSES ASSEMBLIES REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THE BRAKE LIGHT BULBS CONTACTS BURNED, MELTING LENSES CAUSING INTERMITTENTLY BRAKE LIGHTS INOPERABLE." I STATED THIS SOUNDS LIKE A RECALL BUT INSTEAD THEY OFFER TO SERVICE BOD…

Owner-reported narrative. 81,014 miles reported. Look up ODI 10660185 at NHTSA ↗

MY 2009 BMW X5 HAS THE PASANGER AIRBAG DISABLED LIGHT ON AND MALFUNCTION IN THE PASANGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON. FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS. I CALLED BMW OF NORTH AMERICA AND WAS TOLD THEY HAVE A RECALL ON THIS SPECIFIC PROBLEM BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SHOW THIS AS AN AFFECTED CAR. SO THEY WILL NOT FIX THIS. EVEN THOUGH THE PASANGER AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE FAULTY SEAT SENSOR THAT THEY HAVE A RECALL ON. I REFERENCED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 08V-384 BUT WAS STILL INFORMED ONLY SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS ARE AFFECTED AND TH…

Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10661646 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 BMW X5 SAV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. UPDATED 01/05/17*LJ

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10910160 at NHTSA ↗

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM BMW INDICATING THE RECALL EARLY THIS YEAR. HOWEVER, BMW DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS EVEN AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS (EVEN AFTER MULTIPLE REQUESTS AT THE DEALERSHIP, INCLUDING ONE TODAY AT ORANGE COUNTY BMW IN HARRIMAN, NY) . MY OTHER VEHICLE (ACURA RL 2009 MODEL), WHICH WAS ALSO AFFECTED BY THE SAME RECALL, WAS REPLACED WITH NEW AIRBAG ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO. WHY IS BMW TAKING THIS MUCH TIME TO REPLACE SUCH A DANGEROUS FAULTY PART?

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10914510 at NHTSA ↗

I RECEIVED 2 RECALL NOTICES REGARDING THIS CAR; THE AIR BAG RECALL WAS ISSUED ON 2/5/2016 AND THE FUEL PUMP RECALL WAS ISSUED ON 10/13/2016. NO ONE REPRESENTING BMW HAS CONTACTED ME YET TO HAVE THESE POTENTIALLY LIFE-THREATENING ISSUES RESOLVED. I FEEL THAT BMW SHOULD ESCALATE THEIR RECALL RESOLUTION PROCESS TO FIXING THESE RECALLS WITHIN WEEKS, NOT MONTHS. IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG TO WAIT - ESPECIALLY CONSIDERING I AM ONE HEAD-ON CRASH AWAY FROM BEING KILLED BY FLYING SHRAPNEL FROM THE AIR BAG, OR HAVING MY CAR SEIZE SUDDENLY AT 65 MPH BECAUSE THE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10926146 at NHTSA ↗

I DID RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER ABOUT MY FRONT DRIVER AIRBAG MODULE IN MARCH 2016 AND IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED BMW OF CAPE COD MASS AND AS A ANSWER THEY SAID THAT THE PART IS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE MOMENT AND I WILL GET SECOND LETTER WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE AND READY FOR REPLACEMENT. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST A YEAR AND THERE IS STILL NO ANSWER. NOW I GET SECOND RECALL LETTER ABOUT THE FUEL PUMP IN MY FUEL TANK. I DO TRAVEL EVERY WEEK FROM CAPE COD MASS TO NEW YORK AND THERE IS STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE IN MY CAR ON LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL, BUT ACCORDING TO BMW …

Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10954603 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2012-11-27 (November 27, 2012)

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: If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Reported: 2013-02-07 (February 7, 2013)

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: The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

Reported: 2016-02-05 (February 5, 2016)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Reported: 2022-03-02 (March 2, 2022)

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

Consequence: An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

Remedy: This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.