| Vehicle |
2012 BMW X5 |
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| Manufacturer |
BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufactured between |
3/12/2008 - 6/27/2013 |
| Recalled on |
5/25/2018 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/11/2019 |
| # Affected |
33,214 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
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| Description |
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break. |
| Consequences |
If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2012 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 BMW X5 Recall for STEERING
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, PASSENGER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
2012 BMW X5 Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Aug 23, 2021 - 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 140000 AIR BAGS
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 23, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
SURFACE RUST ON NEW AIR BAG INFLATORS: The technician finds that the new air bag inflator (aka: gas generator) may have surface rust on the metalhousing .
Aug 09, 2021 - 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
Aug 09, 2021 - 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
While engine oil consumption may create a customer inconvenience, in the short term it should not cause any drivability problems that would prevent normal day-to-day operational use of the vehicle
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