Example carEngine repair for a 2018 BMW X5
Engine repair for the 2018 BMW X5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.3 to 14.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2018 BMW X5 for engine repair
- Body: standard sport utility vehicle (EPA size class).
2018 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 2.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
| Charge at 240 V | 3 hours | ||||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,850 | US$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$5,000 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,884 | $3,070 | $3,956 | $4,026 | $4,970 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 73 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (15), engine (11) and fuel/propulsion system (11). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V608000 | 2024-08-13 | electrical system:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi... |
| 21V586000 | 2021-07-29 | fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail. |
| 18V652000 | 2018-09-20 | equipment:electrical | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable... |
| 18V439000 | 2018-06-28 | suspension:front:control arm:lower arm | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break. |
| 17V727000 | 2017-11-17 | suspension | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 2018 BMW X5
Engine repair for the 2018 BMW X5: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. If you have the service history of your X5, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the X5. Under the hood: the 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo and all-wheel drive.
The steps
The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Pick it up from us for free, or have it brought to you.
Car care, briefly
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold.
What to ask
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Next step
Start with a short request; a person replies within one business day.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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