The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V332000·Announced 2011-06-23

BMW Recalls 2011 X5 Diesel Vehicles for Belt Tensioner Defect

BMW is recalling 2011 X5 Diesel vehicles because a manufacturing error may cause the engine belt tensioner to crack and fail, potentially leading to a loss of power steering.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a component failure could increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 Diesel Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured between March 31, 2011, and May 19, 2011. The recall involves 923 vehicles.

Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the engine belt tensioner may have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead to a malfunction of the belt tensioner. If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance. While manual steering capability is retained, the loss of power steering could increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or via email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5 DIESEL SAV
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
923

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Model numbers (1)

  • X5 DIESEL SAV

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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