Vehicle recall 05V367000 · August 26, 2005
2005 BMW X5
On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V367000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 2005
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- October 28, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 165
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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