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BMW engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.

NHTSA campaign 12V-550 · Reported November 27, 2012 · 29,800 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW X5
VEHICLES AFFECTED
29,800
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the steering hydraulic power assist system. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-550.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2012BMW X5

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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