2018 BMW X5 Service and Repair Manual

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Factory-Grade Data

2018 BMW X5 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
  • Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

  • xDrive40e Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive50i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i Excellence Sport Utility 4-Door
  • sDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive40e Excellence Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive50i Excellence Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive50i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive50i Security Plus Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35i M Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
  • M Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive35d Sport Utility 4-Door
  • M Edition Black Fire Sport Utility 4-Door
  • xDrive50i Security Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 2.0L 1997CC 122Cu. In. l4 PLUG-IN HYBRID EV-GAS (PHEV) DOHC Turbocharged
  • 4.4L 4395CC V8 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2979CC l6 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
  • 3.0L 2993CC l6 DIESEL DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2018 BMW X5 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #21V58600029/07/2021Component: 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

Consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were m

TSB #11028000

N63TU1 CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT SVC CAMPAIGN: OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSIS/REPAIR

TSB #11021811

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler (with EGR Valve) and the Auxiliary Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Cooler limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 25 years without mileage limit as deter

TSB #11021807

The electric auxiliary heater assembly limited warranty for defects in materials and / or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the original first in-service / delivery date

TSB #11017509

SCR Container Return

TSB #11015848

The High-Voltage (HV) Battery Assemblys Cell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles as determined from the origin

TSB #11010892

The High-Voltage (HV) Battery AssemblysCell Modules Temperature Sensors (Internal NTC repair kit-specific) limited warranty fordefects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 10 years / 120,000 miles asdetermined from the original

TSB #11010768

For this vehicle, the engine coolant thermostat limited warranty for defects in materials or workmanship has been extended to 15 years/150,000 miles, as determined from the original in-service date.

TSB #10249017

SITUATION Unusual noises occur only when operating the steering column in the axial direction. 1. A one-time thump sound at the start of movement Shortly after the steering column starts moving, retracting, or extending, a one-time thump no

Showing the 8 most recent of 118 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20180926Component: SERVICE BRAKESCrash reported

THIS BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT HAS THE OPTIONS OF "ADVANCED SAFETY SYSTEM" WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING ON ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, 4 CAR DISTANCE ON HIGHWAY. AS I WAS DRIVI

20180926Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)Crash reported

THIS BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT HAS THE OPTIONS OF "ADVANCED SAFETY SYSTEM" WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING ON ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, 4 CAR DISTANCE ON HIGHWAY. AS I WAS DRIVI

20180926Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported

THIS BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT HAS THE OPTIONS OF "ADVANCED SAFETY SYSTEM" WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO PREVENT A COLLISION. I WAS DRIVING ON ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, 4 CAR DISTANCE ON HIGHWAY. AS I WAS DRIVI

20211118Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHERFire reported

Battery charger trigger a fire. It's BMW genuine DELPHI which comes with car. after charging my car, I unplug it from my car and put on top of plastic ice box before left my garage. Once i'm back to h

20211118Component: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMFire reported

Battery charger trigger a fire. It's BMW genuine DELPHI which comes with car. after charging my car, I unplug it from my car and put on top of plastic ice box before left my garage. Once i'm back to h

Showing the 5 most serious of 94 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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