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BMW engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.

NHTSA campaign 18V-336 · Reported May 23, 2018 · 33,214 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW X5
VEHICLES AFFECTED
33,214
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the 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 the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-336.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2009–2013BMW 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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What this record means

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