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Vehicle recall 11V332000 · June 23, 2011

2011 BMW X5 Diesel SAV

Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011, X5 diesel sports activity vehicles (sav) manufactured from March 31, 2011, through may 19, 2011. Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.
Consequence
If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist is lost, manual steering capability is still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the engine belt tensioner free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2011. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417, or via email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners 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
11V332000
Reported to NHTSA
June 23, 2011
Filed by
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Owner notification
August 10, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected
923
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall 11V332000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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