engine replacement

fatmatt0116 · 09-15-2017, 12:38 PM

Apparently my engine needs to be replaced at just 16,500 miles. I am waiting to see how BMW NA handles my situation before providing further detail.

AwesomeM3 · 09-15-2017, 01:46 PM

Yikes!

Sorry to hear about your troubles. What was the issue?

fatmatt0116 · 09-15-2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AwesomeM3

Yikes!

Sorry to hear about your troubles. What was the issue?

lol, everyone loves a good train wreck. repeatedly got drivetrain message accompanied by rough idle and at one point complete stall. had it back to dealership twice and problem recurred 2-3 weeks after 2nd fix. brought it back Wednesday for 3rd time. yesterday they said it was a vanos problem and "good news, parts are being overnighted." today it's " car needs a new engine which is on the way from Germany." in unrelated news, it will apparently need a new front axle as well d/t recent recall. not feeling a great deal of confidence in the car that my wife uses to ferry my 4 yo son around in. I'm eager to see how BMW na will rectify this.

iconoclast · 09-15-2017, 02:16 PM

you should have confidence after the repairs since you'll have a new motor and axles.

fatmatt0116 · 09-15-2017, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

you should have confidence after the repairs since you'll have a new motor and axles.

right, because the engine and axle I bought 10 months ago weren't new?

fatmatt0116 · 09-15-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by iconoclast

you should have confidence after the repairs since you'll have a new motor and axles.

right, because I can expect to get another 10 months out of the new axle and engine?

iconoclast · 09-15-2017, 03:07 PM

i cannot predict the future but if you're uneasy about the entire thing... sell the car and get something else and roll the dice on different vehicle or different brand.

Nuckle · 09-15-2017, 05:46 PM

I bet things work out. If there were 7-10 threads on the same issue it would make me want to barf. Sorry for what you are going through but I am sure BMW will make too happy.

hinton · 09-15-2017, 08:15 PM

There is an axle recall? Is there a tech SIB or something?

foldpages · 09-16-2017, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hinton

There is an axle recall? Is there a tech SIB or something?

Apparently it's 31 01 17

I have an service appointment in a couple weeks and will check.

ctdw · 09-16-2017, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by foldpages

Apparently it's 31 01 17

I have an service appointment in a couple weeks and will check.

Has anyone gotten a notice in the mail on this? Just wondering what years/VIN's this is for?

BMWOO7 · 09-16-2017, 06:56 PM

Ditto....

First I've heard of this myself. Mines a 2015 X5M.

dkhm3 · 09-17-2017, 03:48 PM

11k miles no issues, but wow your problems are concerning.

Please continue to update.

Alberta · 09-18-2017, 03:22 AM

Knock on wood , 51 000 miles and no engine or whatever mechanical issues.

fatmatt0116 · 09-22-2017, 07:36 PM

I've got some nice black Oem 21" 215 wheels for sale in great shape wearing run flats with about 5000 miles on them, some 20" kumho snow tires, and probably the blacked out x5m grills for sale. Everything in excellent shape. I'm taking offers.

Maverik259 · 09-24-2017, 08:02 PM

That mean you?re dumping the M?

fatmatt0116 · 09-24-2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Maverik259

That mean you?re dumping the M?

It's gone. I have rubber mats too

P1 · 09-25-2017, 11:26 AM

Did you Lemon it? Did BMW buy it back? Did you trade it in? I assume the new engine wasn't in yet, right?

m34SPD · 09-25-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Did you Lemon it? Did BMW buy it back? Did you trade it in? I assume the new engine wasn't in yet, right?

If BMW did buy it back, he can't say anything pretty much other than they bought it back.

fatmatt0116 · 09-28-2017, 10:00 AM

I will certainly miss driving the x5m. Never driven anything like it. Way better transmission and exhaust then my cayenne turbo s, can't say the same for the suspension though overall a way more engaging ride. While the turbo s may be the girl you bring home to meet Mom and Dad and make your wife, the x5m is the the wild paramour to whom you do those things your wife won't let you. RIP x5m.

I've decided to go a slightly more practical route with its replacement, GLS63 AMG.

Alberta · 09-28-2017, 10:06 AM

X5M sounding better than Cayenne Turbo S ?

You must be deaf ...

fatmatt0116 · 09-28-2017, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Can-am

X5M sounding better than Cayenne Turbo S ?

You must be deaf ...

I suppose that's a matter of opinion, however I do/did own both simultaneously for whatever that's worth. It's good to have options, I recommend it.

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