2011 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 201717V138000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallWater and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's…Engine & powertrainFree replacement122KunitsMar 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 201616V311000 · BMW OF North America, LlcPower Train recallThe affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging…Engine & powertrainFree replacement21KunitsMay 201611V521000 · 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 201110V233000 · BMW OF North America, LlcEquipment recallThe tire label does not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims."…EquipmentFree repair296unitsJun 2010