Issue ID | 696705 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10245267 |
Manufacurer | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE |
Brand | BMW |
Model | X5 |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 03/01/08 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Bmw 4. 4i x5. Had second of two valve cover leaks due to oil separator blockage. Both happened under cold weather conditions. The original oil separator design was prone to blockage and bmw had redesigned the separator to a "heated part" according to my dealer. In both instances of my car's failure, the valve cover gasket failed under pressure and oil leaked out onto the exhaust manifold. Fortunately there was no fire. Bmw dealerships acknowledged the common failure of the oil separator design. Although bmw of north america would not respond to my inquiries. Since my vehicle was not under warranty i paid for all repairs. I have updated the vehicle to the new "heated part" but have not had a full winter on the vehicle to state whether or not the re-design was successful. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST PEORIA, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 02/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 65 |
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