2010 Bmw X5 Fuel System Diesel Problems
1 owner-reported fuel system diesel complaint from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Fuel System Diesel Recalls (1)
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Owner Complaints (1)
Your vehicle's battery drained completely while parked for 12 hours. After jumpstarting it, you smelled something hot and discovered flames coming from underneath the vehicle near the fuel filter heater. You extinguished the fire with a garden hose, but the vehicle became undrivable. The manufacturer was notified but did not offer assistance, and your VIN was not included in a related recall despite the matching failure type.
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