The 2009 BMW X5 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a driver's airbag inflator that can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a serious injury risk to the driver and passengers.
The heating element inside the crankcase ventilation valve can short and overheat, creating a fire risk both while the vehicle is moving and shortly after it has been parked. On the braking side, a vacuum pump that assists with braking force can leak oil into the connected hose, reducing brake pedal response and extending stopping distances. One recall applies only to the diesel xDrive 35d variant: the bolt securing an engine belt idler pulley can loosen and eventually break, causing sudden loss of power steering and making the vehicle significantly harder to steer.
At a glance
What can fail
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve may short circuit, potentially causing an electrical fault.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV valve heater at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module or inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake vacuum pump can leak small amounts of oil into the hose, contaminating it and reducing power brake assist.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with a new one that includes a check valve.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt holding the engine belt idler pulley can loosen and break over time, potentially causing the belt to slip or fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt and tighten it securely.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
