NHTSA safety recalls
2005 BMW X5 Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 BMW X5. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2005 BMW X5 as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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07E069000Equipment
When moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger…
The riskWhen moving the bike arm bracket to its down position, this pinch point has the potential of causing a severe injury to the user's finger or hand.
The fix — freeBmw will notify owners and provide a repair kit along with repair instructions free of charge. The recall began on september 13, 2007. Owners can contact bmw customer relations and services toll-free at 800-831-1117.
What was foundCertain aftermarket bmw bike carriers, p/n 82110393954, sold for use on my 2005 bmw X3 and X5 vehicles. A pinch bolt exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly of the hitch style bicycle rack.
07E069000 at NHTSA05V504000Power Train · Automatic Transmission
This could cause the parking lock system not to engage, after the transmission is placed in the park ("p") position.
The riskThis 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.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundCertain passenger vehicles may have been built with an incorrectly manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate.
05V504000 at NHTSA05V367000Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Foundation Components · Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
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.
The riskThe front left brake hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeDealers 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.
What was foundOn 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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