2005 BMW X5 Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2005 BMW X5, affecting transmission & powertrain and brakes. Recall repairs are free at any authorized BMW dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Nov 1, 2005
- Owner complaints
- 82
All 2005 BMW X5 recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 05V504000Nov 1, 2005Transmission & Powertrain240 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
Risk: This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position. If the vehicle was parked on an incline, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition.
Remedy: Dealers will repair and replace the automatic transmission guide plate free of charge. The recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
- NHTSA 05V367000Aug 26, 2005Brakes165 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications. It could loosen and over time the brake hose could rub against the wheel well.
Risk: The front left brake hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-attach the brake line support bracket to the front left wheel well free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2005. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2005 BMW X5 have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW X5, covering transmission & powertrain and brakes.
- Are 2005 BMW X5 recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2005 BMW X5?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 05V504000, reported Nov 1, 2005, concerning the transmission & powertrain.