BMW Recalls 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d for Fuel Filter Heater Fire Risk
BMW is recalling 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles because the fuel filter heater may overheat and cause a fire. Dealers will replace the unit free of charge.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states the defect could result in a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or high-risk fire hazards, warranting a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 13, 2009, and November 9, 2009. This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11V-441.
The fuel filter heater, which warms diesel fuel during low-temperature operation, may experience an electrical overload and become permanently activated. If the heater remains active when the ignition is off, it can drain the battery. Additionally, the unit may overheat, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations 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
- 1,540
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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