2014 BMW X5 fuel system problems
32 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2014 BMW X5, which is 24% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 24% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 84,000 miles 10 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 10 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 20% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
This 2014 BMW x5 has a diesel engine. The fuel pump has failed twice in nine months causing the vehicle to suddenly lose power and completely stop. The vehicle was stationary at a stop light both times. However, this can occur while in motion at any time. This diesel engine fuel pump failure impacts entire fuel system which requires a complete replacement (please see attachment for first repair. The car is currently at BMW service}. This problem will occur again because they keep using the same parts.
The contact owns a 2014 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The contact pulled to the side of the road. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty high-pressure fuel pump which caused the timing chain to freeze. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the dealer for assistance.
Other problems reported for the 2014 BMW X5
- Engine 21 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Body & structure 15 complaints