Is the 2020 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2020 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 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2020 BMW X5? (Campaign #20V465000)

Your vehicle's starter motor might have an extra bolt that could fall into the transmission housing and cause your engine to stall. If your engine stalls, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or damage. BMW will notify you, and take care of the repair for free. They'll check your starter motor for the extra bolt, remove it if needed, and inspect the starter and transmission for any damage, replacing any parts that need it.

NHTSA Campaign 20V465000 Recall Details

Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

What Happened

Your vehicle's starter motor might have an extra bolt that could fall into the transmission housing and cause your engine to stall.

Risk if Unfixed

If your engine stalls, it could increase the risk of a crash, which could lead to serious injury or damage.

Free Fix

BMW will notify you, and take care of the repair for free. They'll check your starter motor for the extra bolt, remove it if needed, and inspect the starter and transmission for any damage, replacing any parts that need it.

Campaign 20V465000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Affected Vehicles