2010 BMW X5 RECALLS

X5 M (E70) generation is a 5 doors suv produced by BMW from 2010 to 2013 with diesel and petrol engines with maxspeed 155 mph. Capacity is 5 passengers including driver and total weight is 6404 lbs with 1323 lbs maxload.

Model Trims

X5 30d (235 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF
X5 30i (272 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 35d (286 Hp) xDrive Automatic DPF
X5 48i (355 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 30d (245 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 35i (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 40d (306 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 50i (407 Hp) xDrive Automatic
X5 4.4 (555 Hp) xDrive Automatic

Features & Specs

5
seats

12-27 mpg city
22-35 mpg hwy

AWD
drivetrain

235-555
horsepower

Reported Problems

13 Total Safety Recalls Found

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Total cars affected: 59965
NHTSA campaign: 20V017000
Date of the problem: 15/01/2020

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Total cars affected: 83016
NHTSA campaign: 19V017000
Date of the problem: 14/01/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total cars affected: 33214
NHTSA campaign: 18V336000
Date of the problem: 23/05/2018

If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Total cars affected: 41808
NHTSA campaign: 18V030000
Date of the problem: 09/01/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Total cars affected: 136188
NHTSA campaign: 16V746000
Date of the problem: 17/10/2016

The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Total cars affected: 47806
NHTSA campaign: 18V248000
Date of the problem: 18/04/2018

If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Total cars affected: 4007
NHTSA campaign: 20V016000
Date of the problem: 15/01/2020

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Total cars affected: 740561
NHTSA campaign: 17V683000
Date of the problem: 30/10/2017

An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

Total cars affected: 32084
NHTSA campaign: 11V521000
Date of the problem: 20/10/2011

THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Total cars affected: 97738
NHTSA campaign: 16V364000
Date of the problem: 26/05/2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER

Total cars affected: 1540
NHTSA campaign: 13V339000
Date of the problem: 07/08/2013

The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.