BMW 5 Series Touring recalls

The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

2,105 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2024 to 9 Apr 2025

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.

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

1,026 vehicles · built 21 May 2010 to 16 Feb 2017

For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

Fix: Replacement of the starter motor.

9,244 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2017 to 30 Jul 2020

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.

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

3 vehicles · built 14 Jun 2024 to 26 Jun 2024

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.

Fix: Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

20,334 vehicles · built 20 May 2010 to 23 Feb 2017

On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

Fix: Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

331 vehicles · built 17 Jun 2024 to 4 Sep 2024

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

Fix: 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.

1,083 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2023 to 1 Aug 2024

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.

Fix: 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.

• 5 SERIES TOURING: 4 vehicles · built 17 Mar 2010 to 18 Mar 2010
• 5 SERIES TOURING: 1 vehicle · built 21 Oct 2010 to 21 Oct 2010

On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��

Fix: On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�

49 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2024 to 22 Jul 2024

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.

Fix: On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

9,948 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2013 to 23 Feb 2017

Screw connections of some seats and seatbelts may not have been properly tightened during vehicle production.

Fix: : Inspect and ensure all affected seats and belts are correctly secured and tightened to specification.

3 vehicles · built 24 Jun 2022 to 24 Jun 2022

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

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

• 5 SERIES TOURING: 322,745 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2016 to 11 Sep 2020
• 5 SERIES TOURING: 322,745 vehicles · built 22 Jan 2014 to 23 Feb 2017

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

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

• 5 SERIES TOURING: 319,399 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2017 to 15 May 2018
• 5 SERIES TOURING: 319,399 vehicles · built 6 Jun 2011 to 22 Feb 2017