Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw X5 Sav 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V550000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 27, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jan 15, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 29,800
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2008 to Nov 15, 2012
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system; Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
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 www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 2, 2022
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jan 14, 2019
- Bmw recall: Air bags Feb 5, 2016
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2014
- Bmw recall: Service brakes Feb 7, 2013
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Apr 10, 2012
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.