Bmw

X5

69 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your X5 is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised Bmw dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

Bmw X5 · DVSA register

All recall notices.

Replace the Engine Starter Motor

R/2026/054 · 2 Mar 2026

2 Mar 2026

Defect

The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

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Built 7 May 2021 – 19 Jun 2021

~2 vehicles affected
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

R/2025/349 · 18 Dec 2025

18 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 31 Aug 2006 – 24 Jun 2013

~2,015 vehicles affected
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

R/2025/349 · 18 Dec 2025

18 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 13 Apr 2000 – 30 Sep 2003

~1,814 vehicles affected
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

R/2025/349 · 18 Dec 2025

18 Dec 2025

Defect

Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 3 Apr 2013 – 6 Sep 2017

~1,331 vehicles affected
Replace the Engine Starter Motor

R/2025/406 · 7 Oct 2025

7 Oct 2025

Defect

For affected vehicles local overheating may occur at the electrical contacts of the vehicle's engine starter motor. This may cause an increase in current flow resulting in local overheating or risk of thermal event.

Remedy

Replacement of the starter motor.

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Built 2 Oct 2018 – 12 Jun 2020

~4 vehicles affected
Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary

R/2025/360 · 3 Sep 2025

3 Sep 2025

Defect

For affected vehicles there is concern that a gap in the windshield urethane seal at the right A-pillar was created. Due to the gap water can ingress with possible water contamination of the glove box and carpet area including the Body Domain Control unit (BDC) and power distribution box.

Remedy

Check bonding of windshield and for water contamination if necessary reseal windscreen and and inspect electrical components replacing if required.

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Built 8 Aug 2025 – 11 Aug 2025

~6 vehicles affected
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

R/2024/414 · 24 Oct 2024

24 Oct 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

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Built 10 May 2024 – 4 Sep 2024

~13 vehicles affected
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

R/2024/403 · 21 Oct 2024

21 Oct 2024

Defect

Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

Remedy

Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

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Built 5 Apr 2013 – 7 Nov 2017

~5,316 vehicles affected
Integrated Braking System

R/2024/383 · 13 Sep 2024

13 Sep 2024

Defect

On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

Remedy

Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

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Built 31 Jul 2022 – 14 Aug 2024

~9,166 vehicles affected
Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update

R/2024/319 · 14 Aug 2024

14 Aug 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the starter motor may be overloaded due to repeated lengthy attempts to start the engine as the software based overload protection is not sufficient.

Remedy

On affected vehicles improved software will be installed on the DME (engine starter motor electronics control unit)

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Built 1 Nov 2018

~1 vehicles affected
Owners Manual G05

R/2024/269 · 1 Jul 2024

1 Jul 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles in the owner’s manual the maximum permissible limits of the vehicle regarding weight data/additional load values that are specified are stated too high

Remedy

On affected vehicles an updated insert sheet will be added to the owner’s manual.

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Built 1 Aug 2023 – 7 May 2024

~585 vehicles affected
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts)

R/2024/262 · 20 May 2024

20 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles the hall sensor in the driver and passenger front seat belt stalks may not have been correctly installed and it may indicate the seat belt is inserted correctly when it actually is not.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the seat belt stalks will be tested and replaced if necessary.

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Built 5 Apr 2024 – 20 Apr 2024

~71 vehicles affected
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

R/2024/191 · 1 May 2024

1 May 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

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Built 28 Oct 2009 – 11 Mar 2010

~2 vehicles affected
Integrated Braking System

R/2024/119 · 7 Mar 2024

7 Mar 2024

Defect

On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

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Built 23 Feb 2023 – 1 Aug 2023

~1,833 vehicles affected
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

R/2023/354 · 20 Dec 2023

20 Dec 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control unit within the mechatronic module

Remedy

On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced

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Built 17 Mar 2023

~26 vehicles affected
Checking potential vehicle damage

R/2024/156 · 20 Oct 2023

20 Oct 2023

Defect

On affected vehicles risk of potential flooding could have occurred leading to salt water ingress whilst parked in port awaiting shipping

Remedy

The affected vehicles will be thoroughly checked cleaned and reworked as required

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Built 20 Jul 2023 – 26 Aug 2023

~197 vehicles affected
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.

R/2023/224 · 31 Aug 2023

31 Aug 2023

Defect

The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released into the cabin.

Remedy

Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.

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Built 7 Dec 2006 – 26 Jun 2013

~44,407 vehicles affected
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

R/2023/016 · 24 Jan 2023

24 Jan 2023

Defect

A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

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Built 12 Jun 2013 – 2 Sep 2017

~22,897 vehicles affected
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold

R/2022/255 · 22 Aug 2022

22 Aug 2022

Defect

Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold.

Remedy

The engine management control unit (DDE) will be programmed with improved software incorporating the latest OBD functionality.

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Built 18 Mar 2018 – 25 Jul 2020

~322,745 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER MAY LEAK OVER TIME AND CAUSE THERMAL INCIDENT

R/2022/206 · 1 Aug 2022

1 Aug 2022

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the EGR cooler module will be replaced.

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Built 5 Apr 2013 – 30 Jun 2018

~319,399 vehicles affected
THE OIL FILTER LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINE

R/2021/299 · 23 Aug 2021

23 Aug 2021

Defect

The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line.

Remedy

Install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing.

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Built 22 Nov 2000

~1 vehicles affected
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COULD DETACH FROM THE DOUBLE JOINT

R/2021/307 · 19 Aug 2021

19 Aug 2021

Defect

The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint.

Remedy

Check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.

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Built 21 Sep 2000 – 19 Jan 2001

~882 vehicles affected
THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PEDAL CONTROLS BEARING MOUNT

R/2021/267 · 13 Jul 2021

13 Jul 2021

Defect

It is possible that the brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the brake pedal bearing shaft must be secured in the pedal controls with a roll pin.

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Built 11 Jul 2000 – 8 Feb 2001

~1,963 vehicles affected
THE REINFORCEMENT RING (THIMBLE) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY CRIMPED ONTO THE BELT TENSIONER'S STEEL CABLE

R/2021/227 · 21 Jun 2021

21 Jun 2021

Defect

The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.

Remedy

Check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.

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Built 29 Jun 2002 – 31 Jul 2002

~8 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

R/2021/213 · 14 Jun 2021

14 Jun 2021

Defect

The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

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Built 18 Apr 2017 – 27 Jun 2018

~18,330 vehicles affected
INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE

R/2021/156 · 27 Apr 2021

27 Apr 2021

Defect

Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.

Remedy

On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.

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Built 9 Feb 2021 – 15 Feb 2021

~35 vehicles affected
THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY

R/2021/054 · 22 Feb 2021

22 Feb 2021

Defect

The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Remedy

Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

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Built 10 Jun 2019 – 20 Nov 2020

~139 vehicles affected
SOME 22 CONTINENTAL TYRES WERE PRODUCED OUT OF SPECIFICATION

R/2021/067 · 19 Feb 2021

19 Feb 2021

Defect

Some 22� Continental tyres were produced out of specification.

Remedy

The tyres will be inspected for a specific DOT and mould number and will be replaced if found to be within the faulty range.

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Built 24 Jan 2020 – 22 Jul 2020

~4 vehicles affected
THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

R/2021/037 · 9 Feb 2021

9 Feb 2021

Defect

Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

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Built 9 Mar 2015 – 2 Jun 2018

~63,888 vehicles affected
THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

R/2021/015 · 25 Jan 2021

25 Jan 2021

Defect

The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

Remedy

Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

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Built 5 Jun 2020 – 3 Dec 2020

~388 vehicles affected
REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

R/2020/283 · 14 Dec 2020

14 Dec 2020

Defect

A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

Remedy

Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

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Built 9 Jun 2020 – 16 Sep 2020

~2,665 vehicles affected
AN ADDITIONAL CRASH PAD IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE AUXILIARY BATTERY

R/2020/343 · 23 Nov 2020

23 Nov 2020

Defect

To comply with the regulation an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.

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Built 27 Aug 2019 – 17 Jul 2020

~97 vehicles affected
THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

R/2021/072 · 11 Nov 2020

11 Nov 2020

Defect

The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

Remedy

Replace the front axle support.

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Built 29 May 2020 – 17 Jun 2020

~10 vehicles affected
REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

R/2020/298 · 22 Oct 2020

22 Oct 2020

Defect

In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

Remedy

Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

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Built 31 Aug 2020 – 21 Sep 2020

~871 vehicles affected
A STARTER MOTOR BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND BECOME LOST INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING

R/2020/252 · 17 Aug 2020

17 Aug 2020

Defect

A starter bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing.

Remedy

The starter motor will be removed and checked for a bolt that is adrift any damage found will be rectified.

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Built 10 Jul 2020

~11 vehicles affected
THE STEERING SHAFT BEARING PLATE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD CORRECTLY

R/2020/234 · 21 Jul 2020

21 Jul 2020

Defect

The steering shaft bearing plate may not have been screwed on correctly.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the screw connection of the steering shaft bearing plate will be inspected and if necessary correctly attached or replaced.

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Built 8 Mar 2020

~1 vehicles affected
WHEEL BOLTS ON LEFT SIDE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

R/2019/366 · 23 Jul 2019

23 Jul 2019

Defect

The wheel bolts (left side) that may not have been tightened to specifications

Remedy

On the affected vehicles all wheel bolts on the left side will be replaced and tightened to specifications.

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Built 24 Jan 2019

~1 vehicles affected
MOVEMENTS OF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD LEAD TO FRICTIONAL CORROSION

R/2019/192 · 1 Jul 2019

1 Jul 2019

Defect

The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.

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Built 13 Dec 2006 – 21 Aug 2011

~31,601 vehicles affected
INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF LEFT FRONT SEAT FIXING BOLTS

R/2019/091 · 22 Mar 2019

22 Mar 2019

Defect

An incorrect tightening torque of the fixing bolts of the left front seat.

Remedy

Affected bolts will be checked and tightened with the correct torque; if necessary the bolt will be replaced.

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Built 22 Oct 2018 – 12 Nov 2018

~11 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL RUPTURE OF DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR

R/2019/086 · 22 Mar 2019

22 Mar 2019

Defect

The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.

Remedy

Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.

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Built 22 Dec 1999 – 29 Mar 2000

~9 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL RUPTURE OF DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR

R/2019/086 · 22 Mar 2019

22 Mar 2019

Defect

The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.

Remedy

Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.

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Built 3 Apr 2000 – 23 Sep 2003

~2,494 vehicles affected
AUXILIARY WATER PUMP'S ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT

R/2019/057 · 1 Mar 2019

1 Mar 2019

Defect

The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.

Remedy

The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.

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Built 27 Aug 2009 – 22 Oct 2011

~5,866 vehicles affected
THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT COULD BECOME LOOSENED OVER TIME

R/2019/018 · 1 Feb 2019

1 Feb 2019

Defect

The power steering idler pulley may detach.

Remedy

Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.

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Built 13 Dec 2006 – 13 Jan 2013

~21,123 vehicles affected
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK

R/2018/341 · 7 Dec 2018

7 Dec 2018

Defect

The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk

Remedy

A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles

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Built 5 Apr 2013 – 16 Jun 2017

~225,449 vehicles affected
EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD POTENTIALLY LEAK OVER TIME

R/2018/258 · 5 Nov 2018

5 Nov 2018

Defect

The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk.

Remedy

The EGR cooler will be replaced with an improved version.

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Built 13 Oct 2014 – 1 Jun 2017

~153,602 vehicles affected
DUE TO A FAULT AT THE VEHICLES ASSEMBLY LINE SOME WHEEL BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION

R/2018/262 · 8 Oct 2018

8 Oct 2018

Defect

Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification.

Remedy

On the affected vehicles the wheel bolts will be replaced.

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Built 12 Jul 2018 – 1 Aug 2018

~19 vehicles affected
ENGINE MAY CUT OUT

R/2017/001 · 31 Dec 2016

31 Dec 2016

Defect

It has been identified that the bolt that connects the ground cable from the wiring harness of the Digital Motor Electronics (DME) to the engine block may not have been tightened/torqued to the correct specification. This can lead to an under voltage supply which can trigger a reset of the DME. This can result in the engine cutting out or depending on vehicle speed to restart/turn on the engine once the reset has been completed.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check and if required retorque the bolt for the ground cable on the engine block.

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Built 17 Aug 2015

~1 vehicles affected
POWER STEERING MAY NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY

R/2016/300 · 21 Dec 2016

21 Dec 2016

Defect

The electrical contact of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) is not sufficiently robust over the service life of the vehicle. As a result the power steering support may fail possibly leading to disconcerting driving situation for the driver. Additionally in a few cases a localised thermal event cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the steering gear (EPS).

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Built 19 Sep 2011 – 8 Dec 2015

~41 vehicles affected
DRIVERS AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INCORRECTLY

R/2016/252 · 1 Nov 2016

1 Nov 2016

Defect

The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment. Metal shards may pass through the air bag material and cause injury to occupants.

Remedy

On affected vehicles replace air bag and inflator assemblies.

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Built 1 Feb 2002 – 31 Oct 2003

~218,559 vehicles affected
SAFETY BELT MAY NOT RESTRAIN OCCUPANT

R/2014/177 · 10 Dec 2014

10 Dec 2014

Defect

For the left hand rear comfort seat the bracket to which the seat belt buckle is mounted may not be correctly positioned. The incorrect positioning causes incorrect welding of the bracket to the seat frame. If a collision occurs the welding for the bracket may weaken / fail leading to increased risk for the passenger in that seat.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seat frame for the left hand rear comfort seat.

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Built 13 Sep 2014 – 22 Sep 2014

~5 vehicles affected
ENGINE EMERGENCY MODE MAY BE ACTIVATED DURING DRIVING

R/2014/068 · 28 Jul 2014

28 Jul 2014

Defect

The screws retaining the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) housing may loosen and under certain circumstances the heads may break off. This can lead to the VANOS leaking oil internally and adversely affect the valve timing adjustment. If found to deviating from targeted data the engine emergency mode will be activated. This will be indicated by a distinct change in engine running. The orange engine management warning lamp and a check message; On vehicles with N51/N52 engines this will appear at ignition recycle on N55 engine it will display immediately.

Remedy

Repalce bolted connection of the VANOS adjustment unit

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Built 1 Sep 2009 – 30 Nov 2011

~2,967 vehicles affected
CHILD SAFETY LOCK MAY NOT ACTIVATE

R/2014/054 · 9 May 2014

9 May 2014

Defect

It is possible that vehicles fitted with Automatic Soft-Closure Feature (SCA) rear doors may have an issue with out of tolerance on the SCA mechanism which can result in the deactivation of the child locks when they are activated. This could result in a child unintentionally opening the door and exiting the vehicle. The driver is informed that the rear door is open by a warning on the instrument panel and an acoustic (noise) warning.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to check the locks and replace them if required.

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Built 1 Oct 2013 – 31 Mar 2014

~131 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY OF FIRE

R/2013/095 · 10 Sep 2013

10 Sep 2013

Defect

Due to a fault with an internal connection within the Fuel Filter Heater (FFH) it is possible that during temperatures below freezing the FFH can remain permanently activated. This will normally cause the FFH to overheat which will result in the inability to start the vehicle due to a flat battery. This can occur even when the ignition is turned off. However in extreme cases it could cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles to replace the FFH.

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Built 1 May 2009 – 30 Nov 2009

~21,502 vehicles affected
BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE AFFECTED

R/2013/023 · 10 Apr 2013

10 Apr 2013

Defect

Brake performance may be affected as a result of oil contamination of the brake servo. The servo membrane could over a period of time soften and fail causing lower levels of servo assistance for the brakes.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum hose and fit a non-return valve (oil stop) between the booster and servo. Where necessary the servo and master cylinder will be replaced.

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Built 1 May 2006 – 31 Mar 2010

~759 vehicles affected
DRIVE MAY FAIL

R/2012/150 · 6 Dec 2012

6 Dec 2012

Defect

The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.

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Built 1 Jun 2006 – 30 Nov 2012

~22,737 vehicles affected
POTENTIAL FIRE RISK

R/2012/078 · 18 Jul 2012

18 Jul 2012

Defect

The power steering box housing may not be machined to the correct specification. This could cause an over pressurisation of bellows due to the insecurity of a snap ring and result in a sudden loss of hydraulic pressure. Oil will then be sprayed onto hot engine components and may ignite.

Remedy

Affected vehicles will be recalled to have the steering box replaced.

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Affected build dates not specified

~5 vehicles affected
FIRE MAY OCCUR

R/2012/049 · 27 Apr 2012

27 Apr 2012

Defect

Some engines are fitted with an additional water pump for the turbo charger. In some circumstances a crack may develop which then leads to melting of the plug connections and the housing. Further heat development may then lead to scorch damage. In exceptional cases such overheating can lead to smouldering of the water pump. If smouldering occurs an engine compartment fire and vehicle fire cannot be excluded.

Remedy

The water pump will be replaced for a new more robust version.

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Affected build dates not specified

~21 vehicles affected
SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

R/2011/147 · 17 Nov 2011

17 Nov 2011

Defect

Due to the ingress of moisture it is possible that a short circuit can occur in the additional coolant pump for the exhaust turbocharger. The driver will be informed of the issue by a warning message on the display in the instrument panel. If not addressed it is possible for further heat build up in the pump which may cause the plug connection and housing to melt and in extreme cases a localised fire in the engine compartment or vehicle.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles for the replacement of the additional coolant pump.

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Built 16 Nov 2007 – 2 Feb 2011

~557 vehicles affected
RISK OF FIRE

R/2011/123 · 5 Oct 2011

5 Oct 2011

Defect

Moisture may enter the fuel filter heater at an electrical connection. Should this occur it can cause a discharge of the battery causing non starting of the vehicle. Also if it occurs whilst the vehicle is in motion it could result in a fire when the vehicle is left unattended.

Remedy

Recall all affected vehicles and replace the fuel filter heater.

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Built 20 Aug 2008 – 12 Jun 2009

~21,923 vehicles affected
ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY FAIL

R/2010/197 · 8 Nov 2010

8 Nov 2010

Defect

Due to a manufacturing defect which causes premature wear of the fuel pump commutator it is possible that the engine might cut out whilst driving.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the fuel pump.

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Built 1 Feb 2008 – 31 Aug 2008

~4 vehicles affected
BRAKES MAY FAIL

R/2009/074 · 21 Jul 2009

21 Jul 2009

Defect

It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.

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Built 22 May 2009 – 1 Jun 2009

~53 vehicles affected
AIRBAG MAY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY

R/2008/179 · 25 Nov 2008

25 Nov 2008

Defect

The front air bags may trigger unnecessarily and the possibility of occupant injury cannot be excluded.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to recode the air bag control unit.

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Built 1 Mar 2001 – 28 Feb 2002

~6,240 vehicles affected
BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK

R/2007/122 · 14 Aug 2007

14 Aug 2007

Defect

If a brake fluid leak occurs the brake fluid low level warning may be given too late.

Remedy

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial number of the brake servo and where necessary replace the cap for the expansion tank which includes the warning switch.

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Built 5 Feb 2007 – 30 Apr 2007

~1,887 vehicles affected
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT MAY DE-LATCH

R/2007/106 · 16 Jul 2007

16 Jul 2007

Defect

It has been identified that in the event of a situation which requires activation of the driver's seat belt tensioner. The possibility exists that due to an unfavourable pulse within the seatbelt buckle tensioner mechanism the buckle may open inadvertently.

Remedy

Recalled vehicles will have the relevant electronic control units reprogrammed.

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Built 13 Nov 2006 – 3 Apr 2007

~1,606 vehicles affected
THE BEARINGS OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL

R/2005/022 · 8 Feb 2005

8 Feb 2005

Defect

The bearings of the high pressure fuel injector pump may fail after a short travelled distance (approximately 3000 to 6000 miles) This leads to a total failure of the engine's fuel supply which results in the engine stalling.

Remedy

Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the fuel injector pump.

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Built 30 Nov 2004 – 31 Jan 2005

~697 vehicles affected
POSSIBILITY OF INADVERTNENT LOSS OF ENGINE POWER

R/2004/131 · 14 Jul 2004

14 Jul 2004

Defect

Due to a hardware fault within the digital engine electronic control unit the possibility exists that the unit could fail completely resulting in loss of engine power.

Remedy

Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the control unit with a quality assured item.

Build window

Built 12 May 2004 – 6 Jul 2004

~231 vehicles affected
SEAT BELT TENSIONERS

R/2003/039 · 24 Feb 2003

24 Feb 2003

Defect

It is possible that the reinforcement ring in the front seat belt tensioner has not been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable. This connection could give in the event of a severe collision and could work loose in extreme cases.

Remedy

Check the production date on both front seat belt tensioners and replace if they fall within the affected production period.

Build window

Built 15 Apr 2002 – 4 Sep 2002

~445 vehicles affected
FRONT BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB ON TYRE

R/2003/026 · 3 Feb 2003

3 Feb 2003

Defect

The securing grommet for the front brake hose onto the suspension strut may become detached. In this situation it is possible that the hose could rub against the inside of the front tyre causing consequential damage to the hose. In extreme cases brake fluid could leak causing loss of braking action on the front axle.

Remedy

The repair will involve fitting a securing clip to the hose and grommet and checking the hose for damage.

Build window

Built 1 Jan 2000 – 12 Apr 2002

~9,090 vehicles affected
BRAKE PEDAL MAY BECOME DETACHED

R/2002/106 · 31 Jul 2002

31 Jul 2002

Defect

The brake pedal mounting shaft may have been incorrectly manufactured. In this situation the bush may become loose and in very extreme situations the brake pedal can become detached.

Remedy

Check the brake pedal shaft in the bearing mount and secure it with a new roll pin.

Build window

Affected build dates not specified

~1,971 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised Bmw dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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