2014 BMW X5 problems
Owners have filed 130 complaints about the 2014 BMW X5 with NHTSA. Fuel/propulsion system accounts for 15.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine at 12.3%.
Complaints130
Crashes4
Fires15
Injuries3
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel/propulsion system 15.4% · 20
Engine 12.3% · 16
Structure 11.5% · 15
Electrical system 11.5% · 15
Power train 9.2% · 12
Fuel system, diesel 8.5% · 11
Unknown or other 6.2% · 8
Air bags 4.6% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash, 15 describe a fire and 3 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the BMW X5 in this data, 2014 sits 16th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 28 in the last three years against 41 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 48,500 miles.
In owners' own words
Almost caused a major accident when High Pressure Fuel Pump failed unexpectedly while driving. Good thing my family was not in car when this happened. This is completely unacceptable and should be recalled on this vehicle just like many others of this model. I have included picture of metal shavings in fuel system from high pressure fuel pump failure. Fuel/propulsion system
The high-pressure fuel pump failed/disintegrated and released metal debris into the entire fuel system and most likely into the engine. The car stalled and shut off in the middle of intersection and almost caused a crash. The entire fuel system will need to be replaced due to the intrusion of the metal fragments into the fuel system. Fuel/propulsion system
I had a failed high pressure fuel pump, which BMW admits is faulty, and they have an extended warranty for. I had to have it replaced, but since I had it changed out at an independent shop BMW refuses to reimburse me for it. Just looking to see if there are any options for avenues for reimbursement. Fuel/propulsion system · reported at 90,821 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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