2011 BMW X5 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2011 BMW X5 has 13 recalls, the most serious being passenger-side airbag inflators that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death. A separate fuel system recall covers wiring near the fuel pump that can melt and cause a fuel leak, and may also cause the pump to stop working and stall the engine. On the engine side, bolts securing the variable valve timing unit can loosen or break and cause a sudden stall; this recall affects xDrive30i models. Diesel-specific engine recalls cover two related issues: a belt tensioner that can fail and cause loss of power steering assist, and an idler pulley bolt that can loosen and break with the same result of losing power steering. The driveline has its own cluster of concerns. Water and debris can work into the front driveshaft's universal joint, wearing it to the point of failure and causing the front wheels to lose drive power. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve this issue, which is reflected in multiple recall filings covering the same universal joint problem. Two label recalls round out the list: certain vehicles have a tire information placard that lists incorrect wheel or tire sizes, which can lead to improper inflation and reduced handling.