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BMW X5 SAV RECALLS - (39 Recalls Found)

Since 1977, BMW has issued a total of 3056 car recalls worldwide. Of those recalls, 39 have been for the BMW X5 SAV starting in 2007. This accounts for approximately 5.3% of the 58048 car recalls issued by the NHTSA since 1966. The X5 SAV accounts for about 1.3% of all the BMW recalls issued since 1977. Compared to other car manufacturers, BMW ranks #4 in overall number of recalls issued by a car maker.

Please keep in mind these numbers are for statistical purposes only & do not necessarily reflect the quality of the BMW X5 SAV or BMW itself. These figures are based only on the number of recalls issued and NOT the total number of vehicles affected by a particular recall.

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2013 Recalls ↓

2013 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. Recall Details - 2/5/2016

2012 Recalls ↓

2012 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2012 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break. Recall Details - 4/10/2014

2012 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Problem: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT. Recall Details - 4/10/2012

2012 BMW X5 SAV Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time. Recall Details - 11/27/2012

2012 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2011 Recalls ↓

2011 BMW X5 SAV Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

2011 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2011 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2011 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2010 Recalls ↓

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

Problem: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking. Recall Details - 2/7/2013

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES

2010 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. Recall Details - 3/2/2022

2009 Recalls ↓

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES

2009 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2008 Recalls ↓

2008 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2008 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

2008 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES

2008 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

2007 Recalls ↓

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Problem: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE CAP OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN ORDERTO RECOGNIZE A LOW FLUID LEVEL OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BY TRIGGERING A RED WARNING LAMP IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. A SWITCH THAT IS ATTACHED TO THIS CAP COULD MALFUNCTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURES. Recall Details - 8/29/2007

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Problem: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT. Recall Details - 10/12/2007

2007 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2004 Recalls ↓

2004 BMW X5 SAV Recall - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 2001-2003 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. Recall Details - 1/14/2019

2003 Recalls ↓