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9 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · Apr 1, 2023
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More than one time I have been traveling at regular speed and the vehicle will suddenly power off and shift into Park. While I’m driving, the battery still has power but the engine shuts off. I am suddenly stopped in the middle of the highway, turning in an intersection, going up a incline. I then try to start the vehicle and it…
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More than one time I have been traveling at regular speed and the vehicle will suddenly power off and shift into Park. While I’m driving, the battery still has power but the engine shuts off. I am suddenly stopped in the middle of the highway, turning in an intersection, going up a incline. I then try to start the vehicle and it will not turn over. The car remains stuck in park. Eventually the battery wears down and will not even engage the starter. But the lights and flashers will still be on. I have taken the car in multiple times to the bmw dealership telling them of the situation and they tell me it is not showing any problem. The vehicle does not give any warning and there are no engine or warning lights that appear. This happens at any time of day. There are constant complaints of these issues happening with multiple models of bmw.
NHTSA ODI #11514903
135,000 miles · Dec 16, 2020
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other
CAR STUCK IN PARK AND IS IN FAIL SAFE MODE ALSO WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE BATTERY WHILE IT'S DEAD IT SOUNDS LIKE THE WHOLE CAR IS CLICKING
NHTSA ODI #11383710
148,600 miles · Sep 10, 2019
Unknown Or Other
I HAVE 2009 BMW X5 XDRIVE 48I , 148700 MILE ON IT . I AM FACING A BIG UN SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE MALFUNCTION IN DRIVE IN TRANSMISSION AND AWD AND DSC HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THIS PROBLEMS ON BMW X5 2009 IT'S FROM THE CAR AND THIS MODEL EXACTLY AND THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED WITH ME LAT WEEK AND THE CAR IT START OF WHEN I DRIVE IT SOMET…
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I HAVE 2009 BMW X5 XDRIVE 48I , 148700 MILE ON IT . I AM FACING A BIG UN SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH THE MALFUNCTION IN DRIVE IN TRANSMISSION AND AWD AND DSC HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THIS PROBLEMS ON BMW X5 2009 IT'S FROM THE CAR AND THIS MODEL EXACTLY AND THIS PROBLEM HAPPENED WITH ME LAT WEEK AND THE CAR IT START OF WHEN I DRIVE IT SOMETIMES BY IT SELF AND DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO DO I CANNOT HANDLE IT AND I NEED RECALL FOR THIS TO FIX IT AT THE DEALER NEAR ME PLEASE
NHTSA ODI #11254331
43,886 miles · Jun 25, 2019
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BAD WATER PUMP AT 43886 MILES. BMW IS RECALLING X5 FROM 2008 THROUGH 2011 BUT WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMERELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. HOW CAN BMW CALLS THEIR VEHICLES "ULTIMATE DRIVING MECHANICS" WHEN WATER PUMP FAILS AT 43886 MILES WHICH COST ME $1318.29. LABOR COST $803 FOR LESS THAN 1.5 HOU…
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BAD WATER PUMP AT 43886 MILES. BMW IS RECALLING X5 FROM 2008 THROUGH 2011 BUT WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMERELATIONS@BMWUSA.COM THEY TOLD ME THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE. HOW CAN BMW CALLS THEIR VEHICLES "ULTIMATE DRIVING MECHANICS" WHEN WATER PUMP FAILS AT 43886 MILES WHICH COST ME $1318.29. LABOR COST $803 FOR LESS THAN 1.5 HOURS WORK. BMW MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THE WATER PUMP FAILURE AT LOW MILEAGE.
NHTSA ODI #11222355
103,000 miles · Feb 6, 2019
Unknown Or Other
2009 BMW X535D ACTIVE FUEL TANK SENSOR NOT WORKING
NHTSA ODI #11174784
85,630 miles · Sep 3, 2018
Air BagsUnknown Or Other
I STOPPED AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I COULDN'T GET IT STARTED AND THE POLICE TRIED TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY. NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING INDICATED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS.THE AIRBAG RESTRAINT LIGHT IS ON AND WAITING FOR THE SENSOR. NOT S…
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I STOPPED AT A DRIVE THRU WINDOW AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. I COULDN'T GET IT STARTED AND THE POLICE TRIED TO PUT IN NEUTRAL TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY. NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING INDICATED THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I HAVE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS.THE AIRBAG RESTRAINT LIGHT IS ON AND WAITING FOR THE SENSOR. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL. IT WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEN IT STARTED WHEN GETTING IT OFF THE TOW TRUCK. I DON'T TRUST DRIVING IT NOW BECAUSE IT CAN GO OUT WHILE I'M ON THE FREEWAY OR HIGHWAY AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THERE ARE NO REPORTS BECAUSE I WAS AT A DRIVE THRU AND JUST TRIED TO GET IT OUT OF THE WAY. WE HAD THE LATEST RECALL DONE ON 08/31/2018.
NHTSA ODI #11124148
50,000 miles · Mar 18, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherFire
MY TRUCK BMW PARKING FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS, FIRE WITHOUT A KNOWN CAUSE, REMAINING WITH TOTAL LOSS, I COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL WITH THE BMW, AFTER REVIEWING THE INTERNET AND FIND THE RESEARCH DONE BY YOU, AND RECEIVING THE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC OF WHAT HAPPENED "AN OVERHEATING IN THE PCB VALVE THAT RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FIRE…
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MY TRUCK BMW PARKING FOR MORE THAN 6 HOURS, FIRE WITHOUT A KNOWN CAUSE, REMAINING WITH TOTAL LOSS, I COMMUNICATED VIA EMAIL WITH THE BMW, AFTER REVIEWING THE INTERNET AND FIND THE RESEARCH DONE BY YOU, AND RECEIVING THE POSSIBLE DIAGNOSTIC OF WHAT HAPPENED "AN OVERHEATING IN THE PCB VALVE THAT RUSTED AND CAUSED THE TRUCK TO FIRE", AND KNOWING THE BELLS THAT ARE REAPING TO PICK UP THE VEHICLES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, BUT THAT THEY KNOW SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO OTHER COUNTRIES, I PUT IN I KNOW THE FACTS, RECEIVING FROM THEM, EXACTLY THE BMW GROUP MEXICO, THE ANSWER THAT THEY HAD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE EVENTS, BECAUSE TWO YEARS AGO I DID NOT MAINTAIN OR WASH THE ENGINE WITH THEM; FACTS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE DEFECT OF THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ASK FOR YOUR HELP AND COLLABORATION, THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN CUCUTA, COLOMBIA. THE POLICE OF MY COUNTRY MADE AN INSPECTION OF THE EVENTS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FACT THAT THERE WAS NOTHING EXTERNAL THAT HAD CAUSED THE FIRE, WHICH WAS THE TRUCK ALONE, WHICH CAUGHT ON AND IN VERY SHORT TERMS WAS BURNED AS A TOTAL LOSS. I REALLY UNDERSTAND THAT THIS COUNTRY HAS RULES THAT CAN GIVE ME A PROTECTION, BUT THE BMW IS ONE, AND THE MANUFACTURER MUST RESPOND FROM ANY POINT OF VIEW, BY VEHICLES THAT MANUFACTURE NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE. REVIEWING THE MODELS AND YEARS TO WHICH THEY ARE PREDICTED TO HAVE THIS DEFECT, IS THE X5 SERIES, BETWEEN THE YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2007 TO 2011, AND THE TRUCK OF MY PROPERTY IS X5 - 2009. THIS IS THE ANSWER THAT THE BMW INVIA "DEAR [XXX] : THANK YOU FOR CONTACTING THE BMW GROUP. BASED ON YOUR EMAIL, WE INTERNALLY REVIEW THE HISTORY OF YOUR BMW XDRIVE30I, VIN [XXX], WITH FACTORY WARRANTY EXPIRED IN APRIL 2011. WE FOUND A PAIR OF KEYS READING, WHICH SHOWS LAG IN THE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES ACCORDING TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #11080008
76,795 miles · Sep 21, 2015
Exterior LightingUnknown Or Other
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE DRY STARTING (DIDN'T WANT TO START AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS). SERVICE GUY INFORMED ME AFTER HE RAN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK THAT IT WAS MY BATTERY. I WAS FLABBERGASTED, BECAUSE THAT DIDN'T SOUND OF A DEAD BATTERY. I PAID 460 (NEW BATTERY AND DI…
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I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO BMW SERVICE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE I WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE DRY STARTING (DIDN'T WANT TO START AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS). SERVICE GUY INFORMED ME AFTER HE RAN A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK THAT IT WAS MY BATTERY. I WAS FLABBERGASTED, BECAUSE THAT DIDN'T SOUND OF A DEAD BATTERY. I PAID 460 (NEW BATTERY AND DIAGNOSTIC CHECK) AND HE ASSURED HE RAN IT AGAIN WITH THE NEW BATTERY AND NO CODES WAS SHOWN AGAIN. BEFORE I EVEN GOT INTO MY VEHICLE THE TRANSPORT GUY NOTICE A LIGHT ON. SERVICE GUY CHECKED IT OUT AND FINDS OUT REAR LIGHT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, WAIT A FEW. CALLS ME IN THE BACK AND SAYS WE HAVE A BIG PROBLEM, THE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT WIRING HARNESS HAS BURNT AND MELTED THE SOCKET AND THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY, WHICH WILL NOW COST 380 TO REPAIR. MY HUSBAND TAKES A LOOK AT THE LEFT SIDE, AND IT'S WORST THEN THE RIGHT SIDE, WHICH MEANS BOTH SIDES NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE HAZARD AND THE OWNER WOULD BOT EVEN KNOW IT. THE SERVICE GUY SAID HE RAN A CHECK BEFORE AND AFTER THE REPLACEMENT OF THE NEW BATTERY ALL WITHIN 24HRS, AND IT DIDN'T IT CATCH THIS HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON IN MY VEHICLE, WHICH IS NAKED TO THE EYE UNLESS SOMEONE OPENS UP THOSE DEPARTMENTS AND LOOK WITH A FLASH LIGHT. PLEASE BE AWARE AND LETS GET THIS RESOLVED.
NHTSA ODI #10766528
70,000 miles · Mar 26, 2013
Service BrakesUnknown Or OtherVehicle Speed Control
WHEN LET GO OF BRAKE AFTER STOPPING AT RED LIGHT, VERY OFTEN THAT THIS VEHICLE MAKES A SUDDENT JUMP. THIS HAPPENS SO OFTEN THAT CAUSE A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10504514
Official recalls
12Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 14, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
May 23, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 9, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 30, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 10, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain 2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2009 X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, and 2009 X5 xDrive35d vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, BMW is recalling certain 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, and 2008 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 17, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
May 25, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Aug 7, 2013
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Aug 19, 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE FUEL FILTER HEATER COULD REMAIN ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY. THE UNIT COULD ALSO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: 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.
Jul 8, 2009
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE AFFECTED REAR BRAKE DISC COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING AT THAT WHEEL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE DISCS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417.
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