How many problems have you had with your X5?

[MARTIN T]

Originally Posted by First X5

My 2012 35d is going back or the 5th time in 7 weeks Thursday for a rattle in the tailgate area. They have adjusted, replaced, inspected and lubed about everything back there and still no better. It sounds like the door is loose or the frame is not tight and the rear twists. I don't know what to do anymore. First BMW and not really happy. Love the car but not the extra sounds.

Did they ever fix your rattle's?.
Before our E70 we had two 3 series and they were silent compared to the X5 and the ride on the 3's was so much better.

[Z@T]

2011 e70 X5 35d
(one week ownership 40k miles)

Just went to BMW since my wife got a engine light. (she said a water faucet. lol)
The Diesel preheat module was giving the error code.
Light is out now but will probably come back.
BMW ordered the part what will be replaced next week.

The service guy told me that it will take a full day since the job includes removing valve cover and "digging even lower".
I asked the service guy if that is a common X5 problem. He said that is the first time they have seen that issue.

[Draper]

Originally Posted by zeroboot

On 2011 e70 X5:

Fixed
- heater box replaced
- front headlight assembly replaced
- PDC control box replaced
- rear tail light condensation - replaced

Being Diagnosed
- engine bay ticking noise
- carbon build up on bumper under exhaust outlets
- burning and\or leaking oil
(I think these 3 are related)

What kind of carbon buildup are you seeing?

On mine I've started noticing what look like carbon laced water spots below the exhaust tips.

[MARTIN T]

Originally Posted by Z@T

2011 e70 X5 35d
(one week ownership 40k miles)

Just went to BMW since my wife got a engine light. (she said a water faucet. lol)
The Diesel preheat module was giving the error code.
Light is out now but will probably come back.
BMW ordered the part what will be replaced next week.

The service guy told me that it will take a full day since the job includes removing valve cover and "digging even lower".
I asked the service guy if that is a common X5 problem. He said that is the first time they have seen that issue.

If your talking about the glow plug control unit it is a common failing part, well it is here in the UK anyway.
We had one go on our 3L 325d E91 and I currently have one gone down on our 3.0d E70.

[Z@T]

Originally Posted by MARTIN T

If your talking about the glow plug control unit it is a common failing part, well it is here in the UK anyway.
We had one go on our 3L 325d E91 and I currently have one gone down on our 3.0d E70.

Thanks for the info. Might not that common in Florida or the service guy told me BS.

Just went to the car to get the document.

"Preheating control unit"

looked on realoem for the part number:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=12&fg=15&hl=5

However the car is starting normal. Probably because Florida has normal temperatures in the winter time.

[The J-Man]

Originally Posted by First X5

My 2012 35d is going back or the 5th time in 7 weeks Thursday for a rattle in the tailgate area. They have adjusted, replaced, inspected and lubed about everything back there and still no better. It sounds like the door is loose or the frame is not tight and the rear twists. I don't know what to do anymore. First BMW and not really happy. Love the car but not the extra sounds.

Get used to the tailgate noises. I have come to the conclusion that they can not be fixed. I had a loud crunching sound from the gate. Dealer fixed it, but now it sounds like the tailgate is loose over bumps. Like its not shut all the way and bangs a little bit. It's an easier noise to live with than the crunching sound, though. The double tailgate design is flawed as far as noise is concerned.

[MARTIN T]

Originally Posted by Z@T

Thanks for the info. Might not that common in Florida or the service guy told me BS.

Just went to the car to get the document.

"Preheating control unit"

looked on realoem for the part number:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=12&fg=15&hl=5

However the car is starting normal. Probably because Florida has normal temperatures in the winter time.

Yep that's the part, they are made by Beru and cost about £70(obviously not from BMW at that price). As the engine is direct injected it probably doesn't need the glow plugs unless its really cold.
A guy on BMWland has just done a guide on how to change http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/view...p?f=5&t=141079

[zeroboot]

Originally Posted by jzbm3

What kind of carbon buildup are you seeing?

On mine I've started noticing what look like carbon laced water spots below the exhaust tips.

just black carbon/soot looking buildup...not heavy but you can see it. The dealer basically said "thats how it is, they do that"
...regarding the oil level...they had a puma case open, and came to the conclusion that this engine is supposed to have 9L of oil instead of 8L. Not sure why the recommended # of litres would change. They filled it to 9L and said bring it back if it gets low in the next 2-3 months.

[DBB888]

Lets see I have 2 2010 X5's Mine 3.5D wife 3.0

Both AC Evaporator leak in both X5- smelled like shit

3.5D all under 50k miles
Knock sensors failed
Cat replaced
Rear Tailgate shock motors placed
Battery
Engine ECU
Urea Fluid tank replaced- temp sensor inside failed

3.0
Battery Replaced
Drivers door actuator

[Baunton]

To answer the original question..none, zero defects.
My 22 month old 3D SE has done just a shade over 17k miles and has only just had its Oil Service.
It's used one pair of front tyres, the rears should last until I trade it in in April for a nice new 3D MSport in Carbon Black

Only negative is having to re-set the tracking every 9 months or so.
Other than that it's my favourite BMW.

PS I get >34 MPG

[bimmertt]

From my limited research, it seems like the diesels suffer from frequent check engine lights related to various sensors. The EGR valve seems to be another common issue. Are these concerns pretty accurate? Really want an X5D, but not sure if I want to deal with these problems.

[ZuerstBMW]

Almost at 3 years now, 30k miles and no issues.

[ToothDoc]

It hasn't been so bad...

rear backup cam
driver side mirror
battery
sunroof

I have no warrantee on the 43K mile 2010 X5M but I have a buddy that owns a BMW shop so all is good.

[CarFan]

On my second X5. The first being a 2011 and this one a 2013. Other than the 2011 scheduling an appointment for service once (curious if anyone else had this experience) that no one at the dealer could explain what it was that they did or why the car needed servicing the experience was trouble free. And I've had this one since August with no issues whatsoever.

[darkz]

finally orderd a new X5M, I'm gonna cross my fingers on this M.....

[darkz]

my dealer actually had an 2013 X5M with only 11k on it, was gonna jump on the price, except the steering is still too stiff for my wife, this will be more of a family car, so it was more for her.

[heatmizr]

Originally Posted by Endless619

I have had more issues with my E70 X5 3.0si than my E92 M3.lol

2009 X5 3.0si
.......
6. Front and rear brake pads/rotors/fluid

OK I don't think you are allowed to put brake items on a list of "Issues" for a 2009 vehicle !!

[094.8x5]

Carbon buildup and burning/leaking oil most likely valve guide sleeves are worn out. This just happened to me and i pick up it up tonite. I bought an extended warnty....100 deductable otherwise 8k plus to fix.....

[RustyX5M]

'11 X5M and have had the car for about 8 months now.

Repaired:

Vacuum leaks (CCV lines, passenger and drivers side)
Coolant leak (turbo cooling line)
Tailgate "clunking" (keeps reoccurring though...)

Still have:
Oil Leak(s)
Undetermined throttle/transmission issues
CREAKY PLASTIC (my biggest pet peeve of the car)

It's embarrassing how creaky the interior plastic is on this car considering its age and price tag. Almost ready to start replacing the panels one by one.

[Capnhook]

All the vacuum leaks issues, and my '92 Toyota pickup, honestly, still it's original vacuum lines all over the intake manifold, and all still don't leak. Hell, even the original a/c compressor still works, and it was switched over to 134a. You guys are making my decision to only buy again with a warranty even easier.

[RustyX5M]

Originally Posted by Capnhook

All the vacuum leaks issues, and my '92 Toyota pickup, honestly, still it's original vacuum lines all over the intake manifold, and all still don't leak. Hell, even the original a/c compressor still works, and it was switched over to 134a. You guys are making my decision to only buy again with a warranty even easier.

It's no Toyota in that sense, that's why I always keep one in my driveway.
If I had to buy again a warranty would be a no brainer. Unfortunately I took my chances on this one. Lesson learned.

[-c-]

Originally Posted by RustyX5M

It's no Toyota in that sense, that's why I always keep one in my driveway.
If I had to buy again a warranty would be a no brainer. Unfortunately I took my chances on this one. Lesson learned.

Eh toyotas are crap just like anything else. The same suppliers that make Toyota parts make BMW parts and Chrysler parts and Chevy parts, back shortly after graduating college I had a N52 powered Z4 and my roommate had a v6 Camry and it was in the shop constantly and I had literally 0 problems with that car and he joked with me that this isn't how it's supposed to be, I was the one that was supposed to have repair bills not him. He had a bad one just like sometimes you get a good BMW that never gives you a problem.

You find on average the German car companies force technology into cars before their vetted out sometimes and you get issues, the Japanese car companies tend to be very basic but very sturdy. Less things to go wrong.

German cars tend to be over complicated and over engineered for ultimate efficiency and bragging rights. Remember how many engine awards do you see Toyota getting? They never really innovate they just make an old design better. Their v6 and such have been around for ever, just new reworked versions of the same design but made better. BMW and a few others have won awards on their engines by a big margin because they create new and interesting designs to solve problems they start with a blank sheet of paper but unfortunately the customers get to vet out the kinks.

If BMW took Toyotas approach they would take some of their great reliable engines and instead of coming out with a new engine every 5 to 8 years they would perfect what they have and you'd have almost no warranty. But every time you come up with something new from the ground up you'll have failures.

Don't much care for Toyotas in general as their just appliances to me and lack soul.