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BMW X5 recalls

67 DVSA safety recalls name the BMW X5, launched 2002 to 2026. Each covers a range of build dates, not every X5. Newest first; open a recall for the defect, the fix and every model it names.

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Recalls67
Latest launch2026
Earliest launch2002
Earliest and latest build dates named1999 to 2025
Is a specific X5 affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

All BMW X5 recalls

Newest first. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for this model, for the whole recall, or the figure DVSA repeats on each model line.
RecallLaunchedBuiltVehicles
Replace the Engine Starter Motor R/2026/0542 Mar 20267 May 2021 to 19 Jun 20212
Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs) (DVSA lists X5M) R/2025/34918 Dec 202513 Apr 2000 to 6 Sep 20175,174
Replace the Engine Starter Motor R/2025/4067 Oct 20252 Oct 2018 to 12 Jun 20204
Check Windscreen Bonding reworking if necessary R/2025/3603 Sep 20258 Aug 2025 to 11 Aug 20256
Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement R/2024/41424 Oct 202410 May 2024 to 4 Sep 202413
Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5 R/2024/40321 Oct 20245 Apr 2013 to 7 Nov 20175,316
Integrated Braking System (DVSA lists X5M) R/2024/38313 Sep 202431 Jul 2022 to 14 Aug 20249,376
Engine Starter Motor / DME Software Update R/2024/31914 Aug 20241 Nov 20181
Owners Manual G05 R/2024/2691 Jul 20241 Aug 2023 to 7 May 2024585
Seat Belt Warning (Front Seat Belts) (DVSA lists X5M) R/2024/26220 May 20245 Apr 2024 to 20 Apr 202472
Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55 R/2024/1911 May 202428 Oct 2009 to 11 Mar 20102
Integrated Braking System (DVSA lists X5M) R/2024/1197 Mar 202423 Feb 2023 to 1 Aug 20231,858
On affected vehicles ingress of transmission fluid may occur to the integrated transmission control (DVSA lists X5M) R/2023/35420 Dec 202327 Feb 2023 to 17 Mar 202326 per line
Checking potential vehicle damage (DVSA lists X5M) R/2024/15620 Oct 202320 Jul 2023 to 28 Aug 2023200
The driver and front passenger airbags may deploy with too much explosive force causing sharp metal R/2023/22431 Aug 20237 Dec 2006 to 26 Jun 201344,407 per line
A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion (DVSA lists X5M) R/2023/01624 Jan 202312 Jun 2013 to 2 Sep 201723,359
Undetected EGR System leaks may cause thermal activity in the intake manifold R/2022/25522 Aug 202218 Mar 2018 to 25 Jul 2020322,745 (whole recall)
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler may leak over time and cause thermal incident R/2022/2061 Aug 20225 Apr 2013 to 30 Jun 2018319,399 (whole recall)
The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process (DVSA lists X5 PHEV) R/2022/06414 Mar 20229 Jun 2020 to 8 Jan 2021411
The oil filter line could come into contact with the brake line R/2021/29923 Aug 202122 Nov 20001
The steering column shaft could detach from the double joint R/2021/30719 Aug 202121 Sep 2000 to 19 Jan 2001882
The brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount R/2021/26713 Jul 202111 Jul 2000 to 8 Feb 20011,963
The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable R/2021/22721 Jun 202129 Jun 2002 to 31 Jul 20028
The exhaust gas recirculation module could leak over time R/2021/21314 Jun 202118 Apr 2017 to 27 Jun 201818,330 (whole recall)
Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side R/2021/15627 Apr 20219 Feb 2021 to 15 Feb 202135 per line
The integrated brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly R/2021/05422 Feb 202110 Jun 2019 to 20 Nov 2020139 per line
Some 22 continental tyres were produced out of specification R/2021/06719 Feb 202124 Jan 2020 to 22 Jul 20204
The exhaust gas recirculation cooler could leak over time R/2021/0379 Feb 20219 Mar 2015 to 2 Jun 201863,888 (whole recall)
The battery cables on the 48v starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during production R/2021/01525 Jan 20215 Jun 2020 to 3 Dec 2020388 per line
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit R/2020/28314 Dec 20209 Jun 2020 to 16 Sep 20202,665 (whole recall)
An additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery R/2020/34323 Nov 202027 Aug 2019 to 17 Jul 202097
The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications (DVSA lists X5M) R/2021/07211 Nov 202029 May 2020 to 17 Jun 202010 per line
Remaining particles in the cells of the high voltage battery can cause a short circuit R/2020/29822 Oct 202031 Aug 2020 to 21 Sep 2020871 per line
A starter motor bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing R/2020/25217 Aug 202010 Jul 202011
The steering shaft bearing plate may not be screwed to the engine bulkhead correctly R/2020/23421 Jul 20208 Mar 20201
Wheel bolts on left side may not have been tightened correctly R/2019/36623 Jul 201924 Jan 20191
Movements of the connector of the blower regulator wiring harness could lead to frictional corrosion R/2019/1921 Jul 201913 Dec 2006 to 21 Aug 201131,601 per line
Incorrect tightening torque of left front seat fixing bolts R/2019/09122 Mar 201922 Oct 2018 to 12 Nov 201811
Potential rupture of driver front air bag inflator R/2019/08622 Mar 201922 Dec 1999 to 23 Sep 20032,503
Auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit R/2019/0571 Mar 201927 Aug 2009 to 22 Oct 20115,866 (whole recall)
The idler pulley bolt could become loosened over time R/2019/0181 Feb 201913 Dec 2006 to 13 Jan 201321,123 per line
Exhaust gas recirculation module cooler could leak R/2018/3417 Dec 20185 Apr 2013 to 16 Jun 2017225,449 (whole recall)
Exhaust gas recirculation cooler could potentially leak over time R/2018/2585 Nov 201813 Oct 2014 to 1 Jun 2017153,602 (whole recall)
Due to a fault at the vehicles assembly line some wheel bolts may not have been tightened to specification R/2018/2628 Oct 201812 Jul 2018 to 1 Aug 201819 per line
Engine may cut out R/2017/00131 Dec 201617 Aug 20151
Power steering may not perform correctly R/2016/30021 Dec 201619 Sep 2011 to 8 Dec 201541 per line
Drivers airbag may deploy incorrectly R/2016/2521 Nov 20161 Feb 2002 to 31 Oct 2003218,559 (whole recall)
Safety belt may not restrain occupant R/2014/17710 Dec 201413 Sep 2014 to 22 Sep 20145
Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving R/2014/06828 Jul 20141 Sep 2009 to 30 Nov 20112,967 (whole recall)
Child safety lock may not activate R/2014/0549 May 20141 Oct 2013 to 31 Mar 2014131
Possibility of fire R/2013/09510 Sep 20131 May 2009 to 30 Nov 200921,502 (whole recall)
Brake power assistance may be affected R/2013/02310 Apr 20131 May 2006 to 31 Mar 2010759
Drive may fail R/2012/1506 Dec 20121 Jun 2006 to 30 Nov 201222,737 per line
Potential fire risk R/2012/07818 Jul 2012not recorded5 per line
Fire may occur R/2012/04927 Apr 2012not recorded21 per line
Short circuit may occur R/2011/14717 Nov 201116 Nov 2007 to 2 Feb 2011557 per line
Risk of fire R/2011/1235 Oct 201120 Aug 2008 to 12 Jun 200921,923 (whole recall)
Electric fuel pump may fail R/2010/1978 Nov 20101 Feb 2008 to 31 Aug 20084
Brakes may fail R/2009/07421 Jul 200922 May 2009 to 1 Jun 200953 per line
Airbag may deploy inadvertently R/2008/17925 Nov 20081 Mar 2001 to 28 Feb 20026,240
Brake fluid may leak R/2007/12214 Aug 20075 Feb 2007 to 30 Apr 20071,887
Driver's seat belt may de-latch R/2007/10616 Jul 200713 Nov 2006 to 3 Apr 20071,606
The bearings of the fuel injection pump may fail R/2005/0228 Feb 200530 Nov 2004 to 31 Jan 2005697 per line
Possibility of inadvertnent loss of engine power R/2004/13114 Jul 200412 May 2004 to 6 Jul 2004231 per line
Seat belt tensioners R/2003/03924 Feb 200315 Apr 2002 to 4 Sep 2002445
Front brake hose could rub on tyre R/2003/0263 Feb 20031 Jan 2000 to 12 Apr 20029,090
Brake pedal may become detached R/2002/10631 Jul 2002not recorded1,971

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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