How many recalls does the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES have?

The 2005 BMW 5 SERIES has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES?

The most recent recall was issued on March 26, 2012 and relates to the electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2005 BMW 5 SERIES.

2005 BMW 5 SERIES Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)CriticalAlso recalled in Canada

March 26, 2012

2004–2010 BMW 5 SERIESNHTSA Campaign #12V126000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Defect

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.

Safety Risk

OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.

Remedy

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

367,682 vehicles affected

2005 BMW 5 SERIES Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

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