If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

Engine And Engine Cooling — Engine

Date Announced

MAY 23, 2018

Vehicles Affected

33,214

NHTSA Campaign #

18V336000

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.

Actions

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Documents (14)

• Miscellaneous Document - RECALL 18V-336: IDLER PULLEY BOLT - Recall number was added
• Chronology
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Subject: Recall 18V-XXX: Idler Pulley Bolt Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 4:50:45 PM
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3