Recall on MY 2007 to 2010 X5s
 

BMW has issued a recall on certain versions of its X5 due to a potential problem with the luxury SUV’s brakes.

The recall only affects V-8 versions of the BMW X5 built from September 12, 2006, through to March 18, 2010.

This includes X5s from the 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 model years.

According to BMW, there are some 30,265 vehicles in the U.S. affected by the latest recall.

The concern is that the brake vacuum pump on these models could leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the brake hose, which could result in a loss of power-assisted braking.

Should this occur, the stopping distances required for a vehicle would most likely increase, leading to the possibility of a crash.

BMW is in the process of notifying owners of the affected vehicles. They will be requested to take their SUVs to their nearest BMW dealership, which will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve. No charge will be made for the service.

For further information you can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (reference recall campaign number 13V045000) or BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or at the email address [email protected]

Thanks for the info!

Thanks for heads up...;)

Not just one but 4 recall on these models and years.

1)

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

Recall Number:
11V441000

Date recall entered into NHTSA database:
08/30/2011

Summary:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on 10/11/2011.

This recall affects vehicles manufactured between and .

2)NHTSA Model Name:
X5

Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

Recall Number:
09V255000

Date recall entered into NHTSA database:
07/08/2009

Summary:
THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY OR NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.

The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on .

This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 05/22/2009 and 06/01/2009.

3)
NHTSA Model Name:
X5 SAV

Component:
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Recall Number:
12V550000

Date recall entered into NHTSA database:
11/28/2012

Summary:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND TIGHTEN THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2013. OWNERS MAY CALL BMW AT 1-800-525-7417 OR EMAIL BMW AT [email protected].

The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on .

This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 09/01/2008 and 11/15/2012.

4)NHTSA Model Name:
X5 SAV

Component:
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE DIESEL

Recall Number:
12V550000

Date recall entered into NHTSA database:
11/28/2012

Summary:
BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE AND TIGHTEN THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2013. OWNERS MAY CALL BMW AT 1-800-525-7417 OR EMAIL BMW AT [email protected].

The manufacturer first notified owners of this recall on .

This recall affects vehicles manufactured between 09/01/2008 and 11/15/2012.

I think OP was trying to notify us of a new recall, not post previous ones...thanks for the information, though.:dunno:

Yes! Another FREE fix :P

hope they honor that in canada...

Pefect. I was in for oil service in January and the tech spotted that leak--I was going to bring it back in March since it's covered under CPO so I guess saves me the $50 charge on the CPO.

Glad this doesn't affect the 35d's. I was just in for a recall a month or two ago.

Does anyone know if they flush your brake fluid when they do the check valve recall?