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Bmw 5 Series

10 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.

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  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V821000·2023-12-06

    2023 BMW models recalled for transmission control unit weld defect

    BMW is recalling certain 2023 models with a transmission control unit weld defect that may allow oil leakage, risking sudden power loss and increased crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW, TOYOTA Z4, X3, 8 SERIES, 3 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·22V119000·2022-03-02

    BMW Recalls Multiple Models Due to PCV Valve Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2006-2013 models because a short circuit in the PCV valve heater could cause a fire while driving or when parked.

    Product
    BMW — BMW Z4, 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, X5 SAV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·19E058000·2019-08-28

    ZF Recalls Steering Center Rods for 1996-2004 BMW 5 Series

    ZF North America is recalling aftermarket steering center rods for 1996-2004 BMW 5 Series vehicles due to a risk of detachment causing loss of steering control.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12E029000·2012-08-10

    Valeo Recalls Engine Cooling Fans for Certain BMW Models

    Valeo is recalling aftermarket engine cooling fans for specific BMW models because a component may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 3 SERIES, 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 7 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V161000·2012-04-10

    BMW Recalls 2011-2012 Models for Engine Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling certain 2011-2012 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, X6 SAV
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·12V126000·2012-03-26

    BMW Recalls 5, 6 Series, M5, and M6 for Battery Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling 2004-2010 5 Series, 6 Series, M5, and M6 vehicles because a loose battery cable connection may overheat and cause a fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5 SERIES, 6 SERIES, M5, M6
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·11V521000·2011-10-20

    BMW Recalls 2008-2011 Models for Engine Fire Risk

    BMW is recalling specific 2008-2011 models because an overheating circuit board in the auxiliary water pump could cause a vehicle fire.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 7-SERIES, X6, X5
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V446000·2010-10-01

    BMW Recalls 5, 6, and 7 Series Vehicles for Brake Vacuum Pump Leak

    BMW is recalling specific 5, 6, and 7 Series vehicles because a brake vacuum pump check valve may leak oil, potentially reducing power braking assist and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 7 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·23V707000·2023-10-20

    BMW Recalls 157,796 Vehicles for Potential Engine Stall Risk

    BMW is recalling 157,796 vehicles from 2010-2012 because aluminum bolts securing the VANOS unit may loosen or break, potentially causing an engine stall and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    BMW — BMW X5, Z4, 3 SERIES, 1 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • Severity pendingNHTSA·10V331000·2010-07-22

    BMW Recalls 2010-2011 5-Series Vehicles for Fuel Gauge Defect

    BMW is recalling 2010-2011 5-Series and 5-Series Gran Turismo vehicles because a fuel level sensor can become wedged, causing the fuel gauge to display inaccurate readings and increasing the risk of stalling.

    Product
    BMW — BMW 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, 5 SERIES
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

NHTSA crash-test safety rating

Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.

Wider context for this vehicle

Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.

Federal investigations

  • PE13030 Preliminary Evaluation · service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
  • EA12002 Engineering Analysis · electrical system
  • PE11025 Preliminary Evaluation · electrical system
  • EA09019 Engineering Analysis · exterior lighting
  • PE09036 Preliminary Evaluation · exterior lighting
  • DP09002 Defect Petition · exterior lighting:back up lights

Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.

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