Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 x5 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and 2013 x5 and x6 vehicles. Due to a machining error of the steering gear surface, power steering fluid may leak.
What could happen
Leaking power steering fluid can spray onto hot exhaust parts, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering gear free of charge. The safety recall began on july 20, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 2012–2013
- Bmw X6 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V267000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 20, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,642
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 20, 2012 to May 29, 2012
- Part
- Steering
Notes
Customers may 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jul 1, 2026
- Bmw recall: Air bags Dec 4, 2025
- Bmw recall: Visibility Oct 8, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Sep 25, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Oct 2, 2024
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 18, 2024
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.