Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2009 BMW X5Transport Canada Recall #2018275
The official notice
Defect
On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. This may cause the belt to detach, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of power steering assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt.
7,179 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026