2010 BMW X5 SAV: recalls and complaints

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• 22V1190002 Mar 2022Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)
• 16V0710005 Feb 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 14V17600010 Apr 2014Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 13V0450007 Feb 2013Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist
• 12V55000027 Nov 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

1. 22V119000Received 2 Mar 2022. 917,106 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System / Emission Control / Crankcase (Pcv)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Jul 2022.

2. 16V071000Received 5 Feb 2016. 840,000 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Nov 2016.

3. 14V176000Received 10 Apr 2014. 156,137 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Sep 2014.

4. 13V045000Received 7 Feb 2013. 30,265 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Mar 2013.

5. 12V550000Received 27 Nov 2012. 29,800 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

   Report filed by BMW of North America, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Jan 2013.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. This model year has fewer than 50 component mentions, so the table shows the number of mentions only.

Complaints that report a crash

0

Complaints that report a fire

1

Injuries in the complaints

0

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

22 Feb 2019

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20001
2. 20011
3. 20021
4. 20031
5. 20041
6. 20060
7. 20075
8. 20083
9. 20094
10. 20105
11. 20113
12. 20124
13. 20131

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2010 BMW X5 SAV?

1,973,308 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the BMW X5 SAV have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the BMW X5 SAV, model years 2000 to 2013. 5 of them name the 2010 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2010 BMW X5 SAV name most often?

Engine: 8 of 27 component mentions.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2010 BMW X5 SAV open?

1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 2 that name this model year.