The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V441000·Announced 2011-08-19

BMW Recalls 2009 X5 xDrive35D Vehicles for Fuel Filter Heater Fire Risk

BMW is recalling 2009 X5 xDrive35D vehicles because the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire or dead battery.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a potential vehicle fire hazard, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009 X5 xDrive35D vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. These vehicles were manufactured between October 1, 2008, and June 12, 2009. The recall involves 2,120 vehicles.

The fuel filter heater, which warms diesel fuel during low-temperature operation, may experience an electrical overload and become permanently activated. This condition can cause the heater to remain active even when the ignition is off, potentially leading to a dead battery. Additionally, the unit may overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater free of charge. The safety recall began on October 11, 2011. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations and Services at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW X5
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
2,120

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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