Vehicle recall 12V267000 · June 13, 2012
BMW X5 and X6
Due to a machining error of the steering gear surface, power steering fluid may leak.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2012 X5 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and 2013 X5 and X6 vehicles. Due to a machining error of the steering gear surface, power steering fluid may leak.
- Consequence
- Leaking power steering fluid can spray onto hot exhaust parts, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the steering gear free of charge. The safety recall began on July 20, 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.
- 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
- 12V267000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2012
- Filed by
- BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Owner notification
- July 20, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,642
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
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