# Recalls that may apply to the 2009 BMW X5 A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups. ## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19 - [20V017000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V017000.md), 2020-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2008\-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007\-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013\-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007\-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006\-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009\-2011 335D, 2006\-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010\-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007\-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009\-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008\-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non\-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate \(PSAN\) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. - [20V016000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V016000.md), 2020-01-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2009\-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008\-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007\-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010\-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non\-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate \(PSPI\-2\) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [19V017000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V017000.md), 2019-01-14: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2007\-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008\-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009\-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010\-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2006\-12\-20 to 2013\-06\-27. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [18V336000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V336000.md), 2018-05-23: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 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. Built 2008\-03\-12 to 2013\-06\-27. - [18V030000](/recalls/nhtsa/18V030000.md), 2018-01-09: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2007\-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009\-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009\-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007\-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007\-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2006\-09\-12 to 2013\-06\-27. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [17V683000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V683000.md), 2017-10-30: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE \(PCV\). BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2008\-2011 128i and 2007\-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation \(PCV\) valve may short circuit. Built 2006\-05\-23 to 2010\-03\-18. - [17V020000](/recalls/nhtsa/17V020000.md), 2017-01-10: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain 2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, and X5 M vehicles, 2008\-2009 X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, and 2009 X5 xDrive35d vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, BMW is recalling certain 2007\-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, and 2008 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2006\-06\-07 to 2012\-11\-29. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [16V746000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V746000.md), 2016-10-17: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2007\-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008\-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010\-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011\-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in\-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts. Built 2006\-05\-09 to 2010\-07\-17. - [16V364000](/recalls/nhtsa/16V364000.md), 2016-05-25: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. BMW of North America, LLC \(BMW\) is recalling certain model year 2007\-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009\-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008\-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010\-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands \(Saipan\), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007\-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Built 2006\-05\-09 to 2011\-09\-28. **NHTSA advises: do not drive until the repair is done.** - [13V339000](/recalls/nhtsa/13V339000.md), 2013-08-07: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE\-HEATER. BMW is recalling certain model year 2009\-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated. Built 2009\-06\-13 to 2009\-11\-09. - [11V441000](/recalls/nhtsa/11V441000.md), 2011-08-19: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE\-HEATER. BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED. - [09V255000](/recalls/nhtsa/09V255000.md), 2009-07-08: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC. BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR. Built 2009\-05\-22 to 2009\-06\-01. ## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19 - [2024544](/recalls/tc/2024544.md), 2024-08-15: Label. Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles. - [2022095](/recalls/tc/2022095.md), 2022-03-02: Engine. Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K 6\-cylinder engine, a manufacturing problem could cause the PCV valve heater \(blow\-by heater\) to short circuit and overheat. Note: This replaces Transport Canada recalls 2017\-470 and 2019\-170. Only vehicles equipped with an N52 or N52K engine require this repair. Safety Risk: An overheated engine PCV valve heater could create the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off. Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a wire harness repair kit. BMW recommends that you should park your vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed. - [2020010](/recalls/tc/2020010.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the passenger\-front airbag module. The passenger\-front airbag module will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. - [2020008](/recalls/tc/2020008.md), 2020-01-15: Airbag. Issue: This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver\-front airbag inflator. The driver\-front airbag module or inflator will be replaced as necessary. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. - [2019018](/recalls/tc/2019018.md), 2019-01-15: Airbag. Issue: On certain vehicles, long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function. Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury. Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the passenger\-front airbag module replaced. Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected. - [2018275](/recalls/tc/2018275.md), 2018-05-23: Steering. On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d \(diesel\) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. This may cause the belt to detach, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of power steering assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt. Note: This recall supersedes and expands upon recall 2012\-396. - [2018018](/recalls/tc/2018018.md), 2018-01-09: Airbag. On certain vehicles, long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected. - [2017470](/recalls/tc/2017470.md), 2017-09-28: Engine. On certain vehicles equipped with the N52 6\-cylinder engine, an electrical short could occur in the PCV valve heater due to manufacturing irregularities. If this occurs, the surrounding plastics could overheat, melt and potentially cause a fire, which could increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the PCV valve heater. - [2016505](/recalls/tc/2016505.md), 2016-10-13: Fuel System. On certain vehicles, the wires going to the in\-tank fuel pump may not have been crimped correctly. An incorrect crimp could increase the resistance of the circuit which could cause the contact pin to heat and melt the surrounding plastic. This could potentially cause the fuel pump to stop working causing the vehicle to stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Also, in a very rare case, a fuel leak combined with an external ignition source, could increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module. - [2016142](/recalls/tc/2016142.md), 2016-03-31: Airbag. On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash \(where deployment is warranted\) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator or air bag module, depending on the vehicle model. - [2013266](/recalls/tc/2013266.md), 2013-08-02: Fuel System. On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the fuel filter heater \(used for warming diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low ambient air temperature\) could malfunction. This could allow permanent activation of the fuel filter heater, including activation on a parked vehicle with the ignition in the OFF position, which could drain the battery. A discharged battery would prevent engine start\-up. In certain cases the heater unit could overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter heater assembly. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2011\-310. - [2013047](/recalls/tc/2013047.md), 2013-02-07: Brakes. On certain vehicles, a check valve in the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this could result in contamination of the brake booster. Loss of brake power assist could occur which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster and master cylinder. Additionally, the brake vacuum line \(including the check valve\) will be replaced to eliminate the possibility of oil reaching the brake booster. - [2012396](/recalls/tc/2012396.md), 2012-11-26: Steering. On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d \(diesel\) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. As such, the belt may become detached, resulting in a sudden loss of steering power assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt and tighten with a revised torque procedure. A thread locking compound will be applied to the replacement bolt. - [2012129](/recalls/tc/2012129.md), 2012-04-12: Label. Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non\-compliance, no action will be taken. - [2011310](/recalls/tc/2011310.md), 2011-08-19: Fuel System. On certain vehicles equipped with a diesel engine, the fuel filter heater \(used for warming diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low ambient air temperature\) could malfunction. This could allow permanent activation of the fuel filter heater, including activation on a parked vehicle with the ignition in the OFF position, which could drain the battery. A discharged battery would prevent engine start\-up. In certain cases the heater unit could overheat, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter heater assembly. ## Check a VIN - [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) - [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng) Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. JSON: [/v1/vehicles/2009_bmw_x5/recalls](/v1/vehicles/2009_bmw_x5/recalls) [Report an error on this page](https://github.com/wenmar-pro/wenmar-open/issues/new?template=data_correction.yml&title=Data%20correction%3A%202009%20BMW%20X5&page=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.wenmarpro.com%2Fmakes%2Fbmw%2Fx5%2F2009%2Frecalls&vehicle=2009%20BMW%20X5)