BMW X5 recalls

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.

Fix: 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.

2 vehicles · built 7 May 2021 to 19 Jun 2021

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.

• X5: 2,015 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2006 to 24 Jun 2013
• X5: 1,814 vehicles · built 13 Apr 2000 to 30 Sep 2003
• X5: 1,331 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2013 to 6 Sep 2017

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.

Fix: Replacement of the starter motor.

4 vehicles · built 2 Oct 2018 to 12 Jun 2020

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.

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

6 vehicles · built 8 Aug 2025 to 11 Aug 2025

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.

13 vehicles · built 10 May 2024 to 4 Sep 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.

5,316 vehicles · built 5 Apr 2013 to 7 Nov 2017

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.

9,166 vehicles · built 31 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 2024

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.

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

1 vehicle · built 1 Nov 2018 to 1 Nov 2018

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

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

585 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2023 to 7 May 2024

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.

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

71 vehicles · built 5 Apr 2024 to 20 Apr 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.

2 vehicles · built 28 Oct 2009 to 11 Mar 2010

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

Fix: On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

1,833 vehicles · built 23 Feb 2023 to 1 Aug 2023

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

Fix: On affected vehicles the transmission mechatronic module will be replaced

26 vehicles · built 17 Mar 2023 to 17 Mar 2023

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

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

197 vehicles · built 20 Jul 2023 to 26 Aug 2023

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

Fix: Replace the driver and front passenger airbags.

44,407 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2006 to 26 Jun 2013

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.

22,897 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2013 to 2 Sep 2017

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.

322,745 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2018 to 25 Jul 2020

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.

319,399 vehicles · built 5 Apr 2013 to 30 Jun 2018

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

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

1 vehicle · built 22 Nov 2000 to 22 Nov 2000

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

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

882 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2000 to 19 Jan 2001

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

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

1,963 vehicles · built 11 Jul 2000 to 8 Feb 2001

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

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

8 vehicles · built 29 Jun 2002 to 31 Jul 2002

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

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

18,330 vehicles · built 18 Apr 2017 to 27 Jun 2018

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

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

35 vehicles · built 9 Feb 2021 to 15 Feb 2021

The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

Fix: Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

139 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2019 to 20 Nov 2020

Some 22� Continental tyres were produced out of specification.

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

4 vehicles · built 24 Jan 2020 to 22 Jul 2020

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

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

63,888 vehicles · built 9 Mar 2015 to 2 Jun 2018

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

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

388 vehicles · built 5 Jun 2020 to 3 Dec 2020

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

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

2,665 vehicles · built 9 Jun 2020 to 16 Sep 2020

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

Fix: On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.

97 vehicles · built 27 Aug 2019 to 17 Jul 2020

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

Fix: Replace the front axle support.

10 vehicles · built 29 May 2020 to 17 Jun 2020

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

Fix: Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

871 vehicles · built 31 Aug 2020 to 21 Sep 2020

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

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

11 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2020 to 10 Jul 2020

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

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

1 vehicle · built 8 Mar 2020 to 8 Mar 2020

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

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

1 vehicle · built 24 Jan 2019 to 24 Jan 2019

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

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

31,601 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2006 to 21 Aug 2011

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

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

11 vehicles · built 22 Oct 2018 to 12 Nov 2018

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

Fix: Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.

• X5: 9 vehicles · built 22 Dec 1999 to 29 Mar 2000
• X5: 2,494 vehicles · built 3 Apr 2000 to 23 Sep 2003

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

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

5,866 vehicles · built 27 Aug 2009 to 22 Oct 2011

The power steering idler pulley may detach.

Fix: Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.

21,123 vehicles · built 13 Dec 2006 to 13 Jan 2013