Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V339000

Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater

BMW of North America, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-08-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V339000

Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater

Component
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,540
Reported to NHTSA
2013-08-07
Owners notified
2013-09-26

Defect description

BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.

Safety risk

The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.

Manufacturer remedy

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.

Notes

This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11V-441.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
BMW X52010 2009

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.