The contact owns a 2013 BMW X5. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was sluggish. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance and to address the vehicle driving sluggish. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the valve-tronic camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. There was an existing for similar vehicles; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
| VIN Pattern | 5UXZV4C5*D0****** |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | BMW MANUFACTURER CORPORATION / BMW NORTH AMERICA |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | X5 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Trim | xDrive35i |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine HP | 300 |
| Engine KW | 223.71 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 2979 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 181.8 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Curtain Air Bags | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Plant City | GREER |
| Plant State | SOUTH CAROLINA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |