Bmw recall: Power train
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 xdrive 35i sports activity vehicles, manufactured from december 19, 2011, through december 21, 2011. Due to a manufacturing error, engagement of the transmissionâs parking lock may not occur even if the âpâ position has been selected and is displayed.
What could happen
If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. The safety recall began on february 2, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V019000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Feb 2, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 19, 2011 to Dec 21, 2011
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
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- Bmw recall: Visibility Aug 27, 2025
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.