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2011 BMW X5 RECALLS

2011 BMW X5

    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 (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

    1

    5
    seats

    2

    12-27 mpg city
    22-35 mpg hwy

    3

    AWD
    drivetrain

    4

    245-555
    horsepower

    Reported Problems

    14 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.

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • Total cars affected: 121909

    • NHTSA campaign: 17V138000

    • Date of the problem: 02/03/2017

    If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • Total cars affected: 21493

    • NHTSA campaign: 16V311000

    • Date of the problem: 17/05/2016

    If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • Total cars affected: 296

    • NHTSA campaign: 10V233000

    • Date of the problem: 02/06/2010

    IMPROPER TIRE INFLATION CAN RESULT IN PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE OR REDUCED VEHICLE HANDLING PERFORMANCE, EITHER OF WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

    EU rapid alert system

    • Risk level: 2

    • Rapex alert: A12/1587/16

    • Date of the problem: 09/12/2016

    The control unit of the electronic power steering may have been incorrectly manufactured. This may cause a fire even when the vehicle is parked. Furthermore, steering assistance might fail while driving.

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