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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V332📅 Jun 23, 2011

2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011, X5 Diesel sports activity vehicles (SAV) manufactured from march 31, 2011, through may 19, 2011. Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.

💥 The risk

If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist is lost, manual steering capability is still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during august 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417, or via email at [email protected].

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
11V332000
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
923
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Owner phone
1-800-525-7417
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 10, 2011
Built
Mar 31, 2011 – May 19, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V332 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V332?

2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV. 923 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized BMW dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-525-7417.