What are some common issues that owners have reported with the 2016 BMW X5 40e model?

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• Richard H. Dec 4, 2021

  I have a 2016 model and it's been nothing but trouble. The air conditioning has been an issue ever since we bought it in 2019, sometimes taking up to 10 minutes to blow cold air. We've had to replace the motor mounts twice, and it was leaking oil onto the exhaust, causing smoking. We also had to shell out $700 to replace the battery, which seems pretty typical. Recently, one of the halo lights on the driver's side went out, and BMW quoted us a whopping $3500 for the repair. On top of that, the rear air suspension has started acting up, with the back end sinking and riding very roughly until it's plugged back in. Dealing with this car has been a real headache.

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• Aubree May 15, 2020

  Issues with the 2016 BMW X5 40e include problems with the battery, engine, electrical system, transmission, brakes, seat belts, airbags, and suspension.

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• Millard E Oct 26, 2021

  Received the custom-built car I ordered. It has been driven for 59,000 miles with minimal issues, except for the auxiliary 12-volt battery showing half capacity last year, which BMW replaced for free. The tires had to be replaced after 42,000 miles.

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• oldironnow Mar 28, 2022

  Impressive ride...my 2015 model has clocked 200,000 kilometers without any problems...looking forward to soon upgrading to a 45e.

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• Allan Broach Mar 7, 2023

  We've had a ton of issues with this car. Despite how smooth it drives when it actually works properly, it has caused us more problems than our older, more cost-effective vehicles. The back air suspensions have failed on us, resulting in a bumpy ride, we've been hit with chassis error messages, and the drivetrain malfunction even caused the wheel to lock up while I was driving. We've already had to bring it to the shop twice this month, paying $1700 on the first visit with no resolution, and now they're telling us the EME DC/DC converters are the issue, costing a massive $10k. And this is all happening with the car being just 7 years old! Our two-decade-old cars outperform the x5 by a long shot. In short, we're done with this car and won't be buying another BMW in the future.

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• Heather Apr 27, 2023

  As of February 21, 2022, it appears that Pat, the writer, is suspected of being a liar or possibly hired by BMW to write positive reviews online. The 40e model was introduced in 2016. I took my car to a BMW dealership for a battery replacement, which ended up costing me approximately $2,000 including diagnostics. During the visit, the service advisor informed me of an oil leak from the electric motor and turbo, requiring the removal of the transmission to locate the source. This additional repair amounted to $4,565 plus tax.
  
  Upon investigation, it was discovered that the flywheel inside the electric motor had come apart, causing damage to the transmission wall and resulting in cracks. This was deemed a manufacturer defect, but the BMW dealership was unable to provide a resolution. Seeking assistance from other auto repair shops proved futile as BMW does not sell the necessary parts (electric motor with transmission) to external establishments.
  
  In summary, the total repair costs, including the transmission and flywheel at $14,728 and turbo replacement at $7,061, added up to $28,354 before taxes. Subsequently, the BMW dealership offered me $3,500 to purchase my car.

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• Brian Booth Oct 25, 2023

  We've encountered comparable issues. I bought the car in 2021 when it had 70,000 miles on it. Fast forward to now, two years later, with 95,000 miles on the odometer, and the engine needs to be swapped out. I've been diligent about changing the oil on schedule. Before this, I had to replace the brakes/rotors, rear suspension bags, air compressor, all four tires, one of the batteries, and now the engine has suffered catastrophic failure at just 7 years old, despite regular servicing. Dealing with BMW corporate has been unhelpful to say the least - they've even been outright rude. I've made up my mind to steer clear of BMW for all future purchases.

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• Geoffrey C Jun 2, 2024

  Drivetrain refers to the components of a vehicle that transfer power from the engine to the wheels, including the transmission, driveshaft, differential, and axles.

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• Pauline R Dec 7, 2022

  The car has been a complete disaster. I know a handful of other owners of the same model who have experienced identical issues. When the car reached 70,000 kilometers, it began having problems that took BMW four months to fix by replacing the entire hybrid system. Thanks to the dealer's support, BMW covered the costs. Now, at 115,000 kilometers, the same problems have returned. I'm concerned about the repair expenses this time. I have lost confidence in BMW and am considering getting rid of the car.

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