BMW X5 SAV (2009-2012): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 12V550000 · Nov 27, 2012 · BMW of North America, LLC
29,800
vehicles affected
29,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V550000
- Date
- Nov 27, 2012
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 29,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine > Diesel; Steering > Hydraulic power assist system
- Model years
- 2009-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V550000?
1 model: BMW X5 Sav (2009-2012), about 29,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V550000?
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 CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
What can happen?
If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.