Is the 2005 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2005 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.

What is the EQUIPMENT recall for the 2005 BMW X5? (Campaign #07E069000)

Your vehicle may have an aftermarket bike carrier installed on it. The bike carrier's design has a small pin that could pinch your fingers or hands if you're not careful when lowering the bike arm. If you're not careful, you could seriously hurt your finger or hand when using the bike carrier. BMW will fix the issue for free by sending you a repair kit with instructions. You'll need to contact them at 800-831-1117 to get started.

NHTSA Campaign 07E069000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

EQUIPMENT

What Happened

Your vehicle may have an aftermarket bike carrier installed on it. The bike carrier's design has a small pin that could pinch your fingers or hands if you're not careful when lowering the bike arm.

Risk if Unfixed

If you're not careful, you could seriously hurt your finger or hand when using the bike carrier.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

BMW will fix the issue for free by sending you a repair kit with instructions. You'll need to contact them at 800-831-1117 to get started.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #07E069000. 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.

Campaign 07E069000

What This Recall Means

EQUIPMENT

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?