Vehicle recall 08V170000 · April 11, 2008
2008 BMW X5
These vehicles were equipped with a sports-suspension stabilizer rather than a standard suspension stabilizer on the rear axle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling 55 my 2008 X5 sport utility vehicles for problems with the rear axle stabilizer (anti-sway bar). These vehicles were equipped with a sports-suspension stabilizer rather than a standard suspension stabilizer on the rear axle.
- Consequence
- In certain driving conditions, such as fast lane changes at high speed, the vehicle could experience an 'over-steer' behavior affecting vehicle handling and control, which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear axle stabilizer. The recall began on may 14, 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117 or via e-mail to customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 08V170000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2008
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- May 14, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
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