10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 24,000 miles
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The timing chain malfunctioned and blew out the electronic fuel pump which cause a catastrophic failure of the vehicle. It went in to low power mode came top a stop with a "drivetrain malfunction" warning. Once the car locked in park it was inoperable. I am being quoted by BMW repair $48,000 for a new engine and a new fuel system. This is a well known issue over many years with BMW. There have been class action suits in Europe on this issue.
- Villa Park, IL, USA
Water keeps coming inside the car every time its raining outside, I took the car to a BMW dealership and they fixed staying that the roof drains were clogged, after a month again water inside my car after the rain, I took my car back to the dealership and they fixed again they charged me even though I had a warranty, now after couple of months again water inside the car affecting the electric under the passenger seat and all over the car, please look in to this matter this was a 90K BMW, we have kids traveling inside the car and we don't want the electric or airbags to get on fire or explode, thank you we appreciate it.
- Boston, MA, USA
2014 BMW X5. Consumer writes in regards to crack to the transmission housing. The consumer stated the manufacturer and dealer were contacted but, no remedy was found.
- West Boxford, MA, USA
Driving the for 18 miles up a mountain road to a sky resort on snow covered road. Never exceeded 20 mph because of conditions. During the trip the brake system light came on and screen said use caution. Parked the car at the parking lot, turned it off. Turned it back on and it seemed ok, the error message was gone. Went to our room. 20 minutes later the sheriff calls and said my car is on fire. It was a total loss.
- Anaheim, CA, USA
- Coconut Creek, FL, USA