My beautiful 2013 BMW X5, without any lights or warning, with careful and regular maintenance, stalled at a traffic light on Memorial Day this year (2023). Seized motor. 96K miles. I do not intend to replace the motor (3.0L) unless BMW does it gratis, which I'm pretty sure they will use the warranty to hide behind. I own 2 BMW motorcycles and the girl friend owns a Mini Cooper, but right now, I'm not too happy with them. (BMW, not the girl friend). Loyalty?
I am beyond angry. I am beyond sad. I'm spitting fire. Best car I ever owned and I've had a few. Of course now it sits in the driveway as a constant reminder. I bought a 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Simple, easy to work on. Great vehicle and everything works fine.
BMW, I've read that other 3.0L motors have experienced the same problem. Do a recall and retain some loyalty for the brand. Put a new motor in my X5 and I'll be appreciative.
Update from Aug 1, 2023: Hey...BMW Corporate responded..."Vehicle is out of warranty, but we're real concerned about the quality of the automobiles we sell...Yadda Yadda Yadda.
My beautiful 2013 BMW X5, without any lights or warning, with careful and regular maintenance, stalled at a traffic light on Memorial Day this year (2023). Seized motor. 96K miles. I do not intend to replace the motor (3.0L) unless BMW does it gratis, which I'm pretty sure they will use the warranty to hide behind. I own 2 BMW motorcycles and the girl friend owns a Mini Cooper, but right now, I'm not too happy with them. (BMW, not the girl friend). Loyalty?
I am beyond angry. I am beyond sad. I'm spitting fire. Best car I ever owned and I've had a few. Of course now it sits in the driveway as a constant reminder. I bought a 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Simple, easy to work on. Great vehicle and everything works fine.
BMW, I've read that other 3.0L motors have experienced the same problem. Do a recall and retain some loyalty for the brand. Put a new motor in my X5 and I'll be appreciative.
Update from Aug 1, 2023: Hey...BMW Corporate responded..."Vehicle is out of warranty, but we're real concerned about the quality of the automobiles we sell...Yadda Yadda Yadda.
- David H., Leesburg, FL, US