Vehicle recall R/2013/023

BMW X5 recall: Brake power assistance may be affected

DVSA recall R/2013/023 names the BMW X5. It was launched 10 April 2013. It covers vehicles built 1 May 2006 to 31 March 2010.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2013/023
Launched: 10 April 2013
Issued by: BMW
Manufacturer reference: 0034080200
Vehicles: 759 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Brake performance may be affected as a result of oil contamination of the brake servo. The servo membrane could over a period of time soften and fail causing lower levels of servo assistance for the brakes.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum hose and fit a non-return valve (oil stop) between the booster and servo. Where necessary the servo and master cylinder will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
BMW X5	1 May 2006 to 31 March 2010	759

Is a specific car 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.

Other recalls for these models

R/2012/150 Drive may fail 6 December 2012, BMW X6, BMW X5
R/2013/095 Possibility of fire 10 September 2013, BMW X3, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5 and others
R/2012/078 Potential fire risk 18 July 2012, BMW X6, BMW X5
R/2012/049 Fire may occur 27 April 2012, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, BMW 6 Series and others
R/2014/054 Child safety lock may not activate 9 May 2014, BMW X5
R/2014/068 Engine emergency mode may be activated during driving 28 July 2014, BMW 3 Series, BMW Z4, BMW X1 and others

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Source

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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