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  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    2,105
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    18 Mar 2024
    Build end
    09 Apr 2025
  • 17 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/092

    Checking and re-securing the air-conditioning wiring harness

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the air-conditioning wiring harness located behind the dashboard. On the affected vehicles the wiring harness was fixed very close to a screw connection on the interior microfilter housing cover. The microfilter of the air conditioning system will be regularly replaced as part of the oil service. It cannot be ruled out that cables may be damaged when replacing the microfilter during a workshop visit. The filter cover has to be removed from the lower part of the instrument panel. After replacing the filter the cover has to be refitted at which point the wires may become damaged or trapped. If the wiring harness is damaged this could lead to malfunctions of the air conditioning system as well as to a short circuit. In case of a short circuit a sensor may overheat while the vehicle is in operation. As a result smoke may develop from the instrument panel and subsequently a fire cannot be ruled out.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the air-conditioning wiring harness will be checked repaired if necessary and re-secured in a modified fixing.

    Vehicles affected
    6,546
    OEM ref
    0061510900 0061520900
    Build start
    20 Jun 2023
    Build end
    08 Apr 2025
  • 02 Mar 2026BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2026/054

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    The Safety Recall relates to the engine starter motor. The fault relates to the RSW22 starter RWT (reinforced water tightness). It was found that with RWT starters an increased abrasion of the magnetic contact can cause the growth of deposits at the lowest point of the relay interior. This in turn may increase the relay contact resistance resulting in false starts or even causing short circuits and possibly a thermal reaction. In case of a short circuit the possibility of a thermal event cannot be excluded. This may happen while attempting to start the vehicle or while driving due to vibrations causing a short circuit due to moving deposits.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the starter motor will be replaced with a variant by another supplier with a different design. Until the repair has been completed it is recommended to not leave the vehicle running unattended after starting the engine.

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    0012650600 / 0012660600 / 0012670600 / 0012680600
    Build start
    30 Oct 2020
    Build end
    01 Apr 2022
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,026
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    21 May 2010
    Build end
    16 Feb 2017
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,883
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    01 Sept 2000
    Build end
    16 Sept 2003
  • 18 Dec 2025BMW 5 SERIES GTRef R/2025/349

    Takata Driver and/or Passenger Airbag Recall (Global VINs)

    Defect

    Affected vehicles are already included in Safety Recalls within the markets they have previously resided in. The vehicles may be fitted with a driver and/or passenger airbag/s which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury which could prove fatal to people in the vicinity.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the affected airbags checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    351
    OEM ref
    TBC – Multiple Takata Global Recalls
    Build start
    28 Jul 2009
    Build end
    21 Oct 2016
  • 28 Nov 2025BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2026/075

    Program control units (CoC documents)

    Defect

    A quality check has revealed that the affected G61 vehicles software does not reflect the associated CoC documentation.

    Remedy

    To ensure your vehicle is in perfect working order we would like to program the control units to adapt the vehicle's software level to the CoC documents. as soon as possible. Naturally this work will be free of charge.

    Vehicles affected
    263
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0099850200
    Build start
    04 Nov 2024
    Build end
    27 Jun 2025
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the starter motor.

    Vehicles affected
    9,244
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    02 Feb 2017
    Build end
    30 Jul 2020
  • 27 Oct 2025BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2025/405

    Replace the Engine Starter Motor

    Defect

    For affected vehicles there is a concern involving water ingress and corrosion to the starter motor for where a short circuit cannot be ruled out. It is strongly recommended to park the vehicle outdoors and not in the immediate vicinity of buildings until the repair has been carried out.

    Remedy

    Replacement of the starter motor.

    Vehicles affected
    22,821
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0012550600 0012560600 0012570600 0012620600
    Build start
    18 Aug 2016
    Build end
    01 Sept 2020
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    3
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    14 Jun 2024
    Build end
    26 Jun 2024
  • 24 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/414

    Hydraulic Brake System Unit Replacement

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the brake servomotor was improperly welded. The weld seam might not withstand the stresses caused under high brake pressure leading to a requirement for a higher brake effort increasing the braking distance.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the hydraulic unit of the brake system replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    0034940200
    Build start
    12 Apr 2024
    Build end
    02 Jul 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    60,822
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    10 Dec 2009
    Build end
    27 Oct 2016
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    331
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    20,334
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    20 May 2010
    Build end
    23 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES GTRef R/2024/403

    Check Driver’s Airbag for Conversion Takata SDI & PSDI-5

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may have had a retrofit or conversion of the airbag using a previously recalled airbag variant which if deployed may do so with excessive force causing sharp metal fragments to be released this may cause serious injury possibly fatal to people in the vicinity. The original factory fitment airbag for the vehicle is not affected.

    Remedy

    Vehicles will have the airbag checked and if necessary replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4,764
    OEM ref
    BMW – 0032550300 0032790300 (SDI airbag) 0032570300 0032810300 (PSDI-5 airbag)
    Build start
    27 Jul 2009
    Build end
    02 Feb 2017
  • 21 Oct 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/409

    Replace Double Universal Joint (Steering)

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there may have been a deviation in the production of the double universal joint on the steering column. Certain steering movements could result in the component failing.

    Remedy

    Affected vehicles will have the double universal joint replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    497
    OEM ref
    0032660300
    Build start
    17 Jun 2024
    Build end
    04 Sept 2024
  • 13 Sept 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/383

    Integrated Braking System

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

    Remedy

    Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,083
    OEM ref
    0034800200 (OTA)
    Build start
    10 Jul 2023
    Build end
    01 Aug 2024
  • 13 Sept 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/383

    Integrated Braking System

    Defect

    On certain vehicles the Integrated Brake (IB) system may be impaired due to contamination between electrical contacts.

    Remedy

    Vehicles that may be affected by contamination are required to have the vehicle’s software updated which can detect signal interference before it occurs. If symptoms are detected you should refrain from use of the vehicle and the affected Integrated Brake (IB) system component will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    5,514
    OEM ref
    0034800200 (OTA)
    Build start
    02 Mar 2023
    Build end
    01 Aug 2024
  • 01 May 2024BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2024/191

    Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

    Defect

    On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    4
    OEM ref
    0011520700
    Build start
    17 Mar 2010
    Build end
    18 Mar 2010
  • 01 May 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/191

    Replace VANOS bolts N51 N52 N55

    Defect

    On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    2
    OEM ref
    0011520700
    Build start
    23 Sept 2009
    Build end
    09 Dec 2009
  • 07 Mar 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/119

    Integrated Braking System

    Defect

    On affected vehicles an unexpected loss of hydraulic brake assistance may occur and may result in a different pedal behaviour under specific conditions an extended braking distance may be experienced and ABS/Stability control may be impaired

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the Integrated Brake System will be replaced

    Vehicles affected
    12
    OEM ref
    BMW - 0034670200
    Build start
    19 Jun 2023
    Build end
    05 Jul 2023
  • 28 Feb 2024BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2024/109

    ISOFIX fixing G60

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the rear seat ISOFIX bracket may have been damaged during the production process and may allow the seat to detach in the event of an accident

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the ISOFIX fixing will be inspected and if necessary replaced

    Vehicles affected
    113
    OEM ref
    0052170200
    Build start
    15 Jan 2024
    Build end
    29 Jan 2024
  • 16 Nov 2023BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2023/332

    Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�

    Vehicles affected
    49
    OEM ref
    0032470300 0032650300
    Build start
    01 Feb 2024
    Build end
    22 Jul 2024
  • 16 Nov 2023BMW 5 SERIES SALOONRef R/2023/332

    Check Steering Wheel and Rework Ground Connection

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection may have been insufficiently fastened during production which may result in the system detecting the hands are on the steering wheel even though they are not��

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the steering wheel ground connection will be checked and if required reworked.�

    Vehicles affected
    223
    OEM ref
    0032470300 0032650300
    Build start
    19 Jun 2023
    Build end
    17 Jul 2024
  • 24 Jan 2023BMW 5 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2023/016

    A possible degradation of the propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Defect

    A possible degradation of airbag propellant tablets could lead to an over-aggressive combustion in the event the airbag is activated which may cause the inflator body to rupture.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the drivers airbag module will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    9,948
    OEM ref
    0032390300 0032420300
    Build start
    12 Jun 2013
    Build end
    23 Feb 2017

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