Engine Malfunction

kk-bmw · 01-06-2014, 11:27 PM

Hey guys, I started another thread about creaking noises coming from the trunk area, but I thought this deserved a new thread.

My 2013 X5 35i has gone into limp mode 3 times now. Brought it to the dealer after the first time, they performed a transmission software update, and was told it would not happen again. That was a few months ago. Well last week it happened again and just got the car back today. I was told a 'glitch' occurred that would not happen again. After I got home I went to run errands and it went into limp mode again.

I can't get the car in tomorrow, so it'll probably be Wednesday. I really just needed to vent about this. I love BMW and have had various 3 series and 5 series models since 1998. I love my X5 too, but the annoying creaking issues and these limp mode problems are pushing me away as it seems BMW quality is getting worse lately.

X2Board · 01-06-2014, 11:43 PM

Document everything, in case you have to lemon it.

kk-bmw · 01-07-2014, 01:45 PM

Limp mode again today and then a check engine light. I borrowed a scan tool from a friend and there were 5 codes.

P0300B - random multiple misfire detected
P0301B - cylinder 1 misfire
P0303 - cylinder 3 misfire
P0304B - cylinder 4 misfire
P0305B - cylinder 5 misfire

I will be taking the car in tomorrow.

bradysdad · 01-18-2014, 08:47 AM

I too have had several BMWs over the years. I currently have a 2013 X5 3.5 that is 2 months old and has 1700 miles. During the cold weather at the beginning of January, i returned from a trip, started the X5 at the airport, it ran for 2 seconds and died. Would not crank much less start. But I had full battery power.

Well after 10 days of sitting at the airport and having Roadside Assistance figure out how to get it towed to my dealer, I was told that BMW has authorized a complete replacement of the engine.

Crazy stuff for a brand new car.

01-06-2014, 11:27 PM	#1
kk-bmw New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35i Premium Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Engine Malfunction Hey guys, I started another thread about creaking noises coming from the trunk area, but I thought this deserved a new thread. My 2013 X5 35i has gone into limp mode 3 times now. Brought it to the dealer after the first time, they performed a transmission software update, and was told it would not happen again. That was a few months ago. Well last week it happened again and just got the car back today. I was told a 'glitch' occurred that would not happen again. After I got home I went to run errands and it went into limp mode again. I can't get the car in tomorrow, so it'll probably be Wednesday. I really just needed to vent about this. I love BMW and have had various 3 series and 5 series models since 1998. I love my X5 too, but the annoying creaking issues and these limp mode problems are pushing me away as it seems BMW quality is getting worse lately.
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X2Board Lieutenant Colonel 444 Rep 1,643 Posts Drives: I'm back, bitches! '13 E92 ZCP Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (1)	Document everything, in case you have to lemon it. __________________ 2013 Jerez Black/Black E92 ZCP DCT - I'm back!! 2014 Guards Red 991 C2S 7MT - Gone. 2015 YMB/SS F80 M3 6sp - Gone 2011 Sapphire Black/Black E70 X5 M - Gone. 2010 Jerez Black/Black E90 M3 DCT -Gone-
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01-07-2014, 01:45 PM	#3
kk-bmw New Member 5 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2013 X5 35i Premium Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Limp mode again today and then a check engine light. I borrowed a scan tool from a friend and there were 5 codes. P0300B - random multiple misfire detected P0301B - cylinder 1 misfire P0303 - cylinder 3 misfire P0304B - cylinder 4 misfire P0305B - cylinder 5 misfire I will be taking the car in tomorrow.
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01-18-2014, 08:47 AM	#4
bradysdad New Member 6 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2015 M4, 2020 M340ix Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Wisconsin, USA iTrader: (0)	I too have had several BMWs over the years. I currently have a 2013 X5 3.5 that is 2 months old and has 1700 miles. During the cold weather at the beginning of January, i returned from a trip, started the X5 at the airport, it ran for 2 seconds and died. Would not crank much less start. But I had full battery power. Well after 10 days of sitting at the airport and having Roadside Assistance figure out how to get it towed to my dealer, I was told that BMW has authorized a complete replacement of the engine. Crazy stuff for a brand new car.
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