Recall 18V336000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Report Date

20180523

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Affected Vehicles

5 models

Defect Description

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.

Safety Consequence

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

Remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2009	BMW	X5
2010	BMW	X5
2011	BMW	X5
2012	BMW	X5
2013	BMW	X5

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.