Is the 2001 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2001 BMW X5 has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 02V138000

Critical Plain English 2002-05-16

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

What Happened

Your vehicle's engine fan, which helps keep the engine cool, is controlled by a computer. The fan's motor can fail, causing the fan to stop working.

Risk if Unfixed

If the fan stops working, your engine could overheat and be damaged, and there's also a small chance of a fire in the engine compartment.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

You should take your vehicle to a BMW dealer, who will replace the fan for free, starting from September 28, 2001. If you don't get the repair done within a reasonable time, call BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #02V138000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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