The Recall Desk
ModerateNHTSA·10V152000·Announced 2010-04-15

BMW Recalls 2010 X5 M Vehicles for Missing Side Marker Lamp Cables

BMW is recalling 2010 X5 M vehicles because they lack power supply cables for side marker lamps, causing them not to illuminate.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a compliance issue with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 regarding lighting equipment. No injuries, deaths, or specific safety hazards beyond non-compliance are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2010 model year X5 M SAV vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the vehicles were equipped with side marker lamps but lacked the power supply cables leading to them. As a result, the side marker lamps do not illuminate.

This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." The source text does not report any injuries, deaths, or accidents associated with this defect.

Owners should contact BMW at 800-525-7417 to schedule the repair. BMW will install the power supply cables for the front side marker lamps free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during May 2010.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
735

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • X5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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