Is the 2013 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2013 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.

NHTSA Campaign 18V336000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

What Happened

The idler pulley bolt in your X5's engine helps keep the belts in place. Over time, it can loosen and break in your 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel.

Risk if Unfixed

If the idler pulley bolt breaks, you could lose power steering while driving, which would make it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your BMW dealer will swap out the old idler pulley bolt with a stronger one, free of charge. This repair is on BMW, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #18V336000. 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 18V336000

What This Recall Means

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?