Is the 2018 BMW X5 safe to drive?

The 2018 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 21V586000

Critical Plain English 2021-07-29

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What Happened

The high-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering diesel fuel to your engine. In certain models, this pump can fail without warning.

Risk if Unfixed

If the pump fails on the road, your engine could suddenly shut off, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your authorized BMW dealer will replace the faulty fuel pump with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible after receiving the recall notice.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V586000. 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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