2001 BMW X5 RECALLS
X5 (E53) generation is a 5 doors suv produced by BMW from 2000 to 2003 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 130 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 5842 lbs with 1246 lbs maxload.
Model Trims
- X5 3.0d (184 Hp) Automatic
- X5 3.0i (231 Hp)
- X5 3.0i (231 Hp) Automatic
- X5 4.6is (347 Hp) Automatic
- X5 3.0d (184 Hp)
- X5 4.4i (286 Hp) Automatic
Features & Specs
5
seats
11-21 mpg city
21-33 mpg hwy
AWD
drivetrain
184-347
horsepower
Reported Problems
14 Total Safety Recalls Found
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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Total cars affected: 230117
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NHTSA campaign: 17V047000
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Date of the problem: 20/01/2017
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Total cars affected: 84000
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NHTSA campaign: 03V001000
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Date of the problem: 09/01/2003
THIS COULD INITIALLY CAUSE SOME BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE, AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. THERE COULD BE A NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCE IF A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE OCCURS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Total cars affected: 1550
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NHTSA campaign: 02V138000
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Date of the problem: 16/05/2002
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
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Total cars affected: 76469
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NHTSA campaign: 01V206000
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Date of the problem: 21/06/2001
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SUBSEQUENT ENGINE DAMAGE COULD RESULT. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE FAN CONTROL UNIT LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
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Total cars affected: 13791
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NHTSA campaign: 01V030000
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Date of the problem: 06/02/2001
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
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Total cars affected: 36
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NHTSA campaign: 01V197000
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Date of the problem: 14/06/2001
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE EFFECTIVE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL COULD BE REDUCED DUE TO RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND BOOSTER. BRAKING PERFORMANCE WHILE DRIVING COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN ADDITION, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOOSTER COULD DEVELOP A LEAK AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME RESULTING IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKE POWER ASSIST.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
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Total cars affected: 14300
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NHTSA campaign: 01V196000
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Date of the problem: 14/06/2001
IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS, THE ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SPEED IN TRAFFIC AND/OR ACCELERATE COULD BE GREATLY DIMINISHED, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A CRASH.
STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING
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Total cars affected: 2643
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NHTSA campaign: 00V341000
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Date of the problem: 24/10/2000
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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Total cars affected: 490
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NHTSA campaign: 00V261000
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Date of the problem: 11/09/2000
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ITS MAXIMUM RESTRAINT FUNCTION.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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Total cars affected: 34860
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NHTSA campaign: 02V194000
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Date of the problem: 24/07/2002
EVENTUALLY, THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM COULD DETACH FROM THE BRACKET, RENDERING THE SERVICE BRAKING SYSTEM INEFFECTIVE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
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Total cars affected: 47
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NHTSA campaign: 01V173000
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Date of the problem: 24/05/2001
IN SUCH A CASE, THE BOLTS COULD ULTIMATELY LOOSEN CAUSING THE PULLEY TO THROW OFF THE DRIVE BELT. THIS WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF CERTAIN ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS, I.E., POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, OR ALTERNATOR. STEERING EFFORT WOULD THEN BE INCREASED.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/1508/18
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Date of the problem: 12/10/2018
The software of the airbag control device has been incorrectly programmed. As a consequence, simultaneously switching off the engine and applying the handbrake may unintentionally activate the frontal airbag.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/0484/19
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Date of the problem: 22/03/2019
Owing to retrofitting of the steering wheel, certain vehicles may be equipped with a driver airbag that has a gas generator which could burst in the event of airbag activation if it has been exposed to moisture and heat cycles over time. This may result in metal parts being discharged, which could lead to injury or death of the vehicle occupants.
EU rapid alert system
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Risk level: 1
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Rapex alert: A12/0266/17
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Date of the problem: 03/03/2017
If the driver’s airbag is deployed, the inflator might burst if it was subject to high air humidity, high temperatures and substantial temperature fluctuations over a number of years. This may result in the ejection of metal parts, which could cause injury or death to the driver and the passengers.
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