Vehicle recall 13V045000 · February 7, 2013
2007-2010 BMW X5 SAV
The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.
- Consequence
- The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall began during March 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2013
- Filed by
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Owner notification
- March 29, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30,265
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- BMW X5 SAV (2007-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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