The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V019000·Announced 2012-01-23

BMW Recalls 2012 X5 xDrive35i Vehicles for Transmission Parking Lock Defect

BMW is recalling specific 2012 X5 xDrive35i vehicles because the transmission parking lock may fail to engage, potentially allowing the vehicle to roll away.

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 structural vehicle defect (transmission parking lock failure) that poses a significant risk of crash or injury if the vehicle rolls away, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 X5 xDrive35i sports activity vehicles manufactured between December 19, 2011, and December 21, 2011. The recall addresses a manufacturing error in the automatic transmission where the parking lock may not engage even when the driver selects and sees the "P" position displayed.

If the driver believes the vehicle is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after the driver exits. This condition increases the risk of a crash or injury.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the automatic transmission free of charge. The safety recall began on February 2, 2012. 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 — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
6

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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