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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 4
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 53,868 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated with a message stating that the engine was overheating. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis where it was confirmed that the water pump failed. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 36,494. Updated 03/20/13 the consumer stated the failure might be related to recall campign number 11V-521: Electric auxiliary water pump. Updated 05/08/2013
- Iselin, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, he heard a loud noise coming from the engine and the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the vehicle overheated and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the water pump and thermostat had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V521000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 28,000.
- Lawrence , NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated as the engine overheated and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who advised that the electric auxiliary water pump and the thermostat needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
- Monroe, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the engine warning indicator continuously illuminated. The contact maneuvered to the shoulder where the engine was shut down. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to the water pump and thermostat. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000. The VIN was unavailable.
- Rockville Center, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. While driving approximately 55 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and turned the engine off. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who advised that the water pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 26,734.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
The water pumped failed in the middle of a 4 lane divided hwy the vehicle is a 2008 BMW X5 and only has 47000 miles on it.
- Parker, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2008 BMW X5. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated and lost power. The failure recurred three times before the contact had reached his destination. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the dealer advised the contact that the water pump would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 54,000.
- Mira, FL, USA
- Rapid City, SD, USA