2010 BMW X5 recalls

14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 4 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

23V707000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and…Engine & powertrainFree replacement158KunitsOct 202320V016000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement4,007unitsJan 202020V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high…Air bagsFree replacement60KunitsJan 202019V017000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement83KunitsJan 201918V336000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.Engine & powertrainFree replacement33KunitsMay 201818V248000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.Engine & powertrainFree replacement48KunitsApr 201818V030000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement42KunitsJan 201817V683000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallThe heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.Engine & powertrainFree replacement741KunitsOct 201716V746000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Gasoline recallThe affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.Fuel systemFree replacement136KunitsOct 201616V364000 · BMW OF North America, LlcAir Bags recallThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used…Do not driveAir bagsFree replacement98KunitsMay 201613V339000 · BMW OF North America, LlcFuel System, Diesel recallThe fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could…Fuel systemFree replacement1,540unitsAug 201311V521000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEngine And Engine Cooling recallBmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series…Engine & powertrainFree replacement32KunitsOct 201110V152000 · BMW OF North America, LlcExterior Lighting recallBmw is recalling certain model year 2010 x5 m sav vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle…Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair735unitsApr 201010V025000 · BMW OF North America, LlcVisibility recallIn the upper right area of the windshield, bonding may be insufficient over a length of approximately 50cm.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair210unitsJan 2010