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  • 14 Mar 2022BMW X5 PHEVRef R/2022/064

    THE HV BATTERIES MAY FAIL DUE TO IMPURITIES IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

    Defect

    The HV batteries may fail due to impurities in the production process.

    Remedy

    The affected high-voltage cell modules will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    411
    OEM ref
    0061570600
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    08 Jan 2021
  • 23 Aug 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/299

    THE OIL FILTER LINE COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE LINE

    Defect

    The oil filter line may come into contact with the brake line.

    Remedy

    Install a modified rubber spacer and replace any brake lines showing signs of chafing.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0051420100
    Build start
    22 Nov 2000
    Build end
    22 Nov 2000
  • 19 Aug 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/307

    THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT COULD DETACH FROM THE DOUBLE JOINT

    Defect

    The steering column shaft assembly may detach from the bottom double joint.

    Remedy

    Check the bottom end of the steering shaft and if required resecure the shaft using a new screw.

    Vehicles affected
    882
    OEM ref
    0032380100
    Build start
    21 Sept 2000
    Build end
    19 Jan 2001
  • 13 Jul 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/267

    THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PEDAL CONTROLS BEARING MOUNT

    Defect

    It is possible that the brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the brake pedal bearing shaft must be secured in the pedal controls with a roll pin.

    Vehicles affected
    1,963
    OEM ref
    0035130100
    Build start
    11 Jul 2000
    Build end
    08 Feb 2001
  • 21 Jun 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/227

    THE REINFORCEMENT RING (THIMBLE) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY CRIMPED ONTO THE BELT TENSIONER'S STEEL CABLE

    Defect

    The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.

    Remedy

    Check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    0072150100
    Build start
    29 Jun 2002
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    18 Apr 2017
    Build end
    27 Jun 2018
  • 27 Apr 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/156

    INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE

    Defect

    Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    0052970100
    Build start
    09 Feb 2021
    Build end
    15 Feb 2021
  • 22 Feb 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/054

    THE INTEGRATED BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC UNIT MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED INCORRECTLY

    Defect

    The Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit may have been produced incorrectly

    Remedy

    Replace the Integrated Brake system hydraulic unit.

    Vehicles affected
    139
    OEM ref
    0034550200
    Build start
    10 Jun 2019
    Build end
    20 Nov 2020
  • 19 Feb 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/067

    SOME 22 CONTINENTAL TYRES WERE PRODUCED OUT OF SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Some 22� Continental tyres were produced out of specification.

    Remedy

    The tyres will be inspected for a specific DOT and mould number and will be replaced if found to be within the faulty range.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    00361802000036200200
    Build start
    24 Jan 2020
    Build end
    22 Jul 2020
  • 09 Feb 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/037

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    63,888
    OEM ref
    0011880500 0011890500
    Build start
    09 Mar 2015
    Build end
    02 Jun 2018
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    03 Dec 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    16 Sept 2020
  • 23 Nov 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/343

    AN ADDITIONAL CRASH PAD IS REQUIRED BEHIND THE AUXILIARY BATTERY

    Defect

    To comply with the regulation an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.

    Vehicles affected
    97
    OEM ref
    0061610500
    Build start
    27 Aug 2019
    Build end
    17 Jul 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X5MRef R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    13 Jun 2020
    Build end
    13 Jun 2020
  • 11 Nov 2020BMW X5Ref R/2021/072

    THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (SUBFRAME) WELDING PROCESS HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS

    Defect

    The front axle support (subframe) welding process has not been completed according to specifications.

    Remedy

    Replace the front axle support.

    Vehicles affected
    10
    OEM ref
    0031020200
    Build start
    29 May 2020
    Build end
    17 Jun 2020
  • 22 Oct 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/298

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    In very rare cases welding beads were not always completely removed in the cleaning process during battery production.

    Remedy

    Test and replace the High Voltage batteries if affected.

    Vehicles affected
    871
    OEM ref
    0061540500 0061560500
    Build start
    31 Aug 2020
    Build end
    21 Sept 2020
  • 17 Aug 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/252

    A STARTER MOTOR BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY AND BECOME LOST INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING

    Defect

    A starter bolt may have been installed incorrectly and become lost inside the transmission bell housing.

    Remedy

    The starter motor will be removed and checked for a bolt that is adrift any damage found will be rectified.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    0012390500
    Build start
    10 Jul 2020
    Build end
    10 Jul 2020
  • 21 Jul 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/234

    THE STEERING SHAFT BEARING PLATE MAY NOT BE SCREWED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The steering shaft bearing plate may not have been screwed on correctly.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the screw connection of the steering shaft bearing plate will be inspected and if necessary correctly attached or replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0032160300
    Build start
    08 Mar 2020
    Build end
    08 Mar 2020
  • 23 Jul 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/366

    WHEEL BOLTS ON LEFT SIDE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The wheel bolts (left side) that may not have been tightened to specifications

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles all wheel bolts on the left side will be replaced and tightened to specifications.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0036090200
    Build start
    24 Jan 2019
    Build end
    24 Jan 2019
  • 01 Jul 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/192

    MOVEMENTS OF THE CONNECTOR OF THE BLOWER REGULATOR WIRING HARNESS COULD LEAD TO FRICTIONAL CORROSION

    Defect

    The blower regulator wiring could be damaged increasing the risk of fire.

    Remedy

    The connection of the blower-regulator will be checked and reworked and if necessary the blower regulator will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    31,601
    OEM ref
    0061100500.0061890500
    Build start
    13 Dec 2006
    Build end
    21 Aug 2011
  • 22 Mar 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/086

    POTENTIAL RUPTURE OF DRIVER FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR

    Defect

    The front drivers air bag may not deploy correctly on activation.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the drivers front air bag if required.

    Vehicles affected
    9
    OEM ref
    0032790200 0032930200
    Build start
    22 Dec 1999
    Build end
    29 Mar 2000
  • 22 Mar 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/091

    INCORRECT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF LEFT FRONT SEAT FIXING BOLTS

    Defect

    An incorrect tightening torque of the fixing bolts of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Affected bolts will be checked and tightened with the correct torque; if necessary the bolt will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    11
    OEM ref
    0072030200
    Build start
    22 Oct 2018
    Build end
    12 Nov 2018
  • 01 Mar 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/057

    AUXILIARY WATER PUMP'S ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    The auxiliary water pump may short circuit causing a thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The Auxiliary Water Pump of the affected vehicles will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,866
    OEM ref
    0011150500 0011160500
    Build start
    27 Aug 2009
    Build end
    22 Oct 2011
  • 01 Feb 2019BMW X5Ref R/2019/018

    THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT COULD BECOME LOOSENED OVER TIME

    Defect

    The power steering idler pulley may detach.

    Remedy

    Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.

    Vehicles affected
    21,123
    OEM ref
    0012680400
    Build start
    13 Dec 2006
    Build end
    13 Jan 2013
  • 07 Dec 2018BMW X5Ref R/2018/341

    EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COOLER COULD LEAK

    Defect

    The EGR cooler may leakpresenting a fire risk

    Remedy

    A visual inspection of the EGR cooler to check for leaks and excessive build-up of deposits. The EGR cooler will be replaced on all affected vehicles

    Vehicles affected
    225,449
    OEM ref
    0011970400 0011420500
    Build start
    05 Apr 2013
    Build end
    16 Jun 2017

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