Recall List for the 2008 BMW X5

Official recalls have been issued for the 2008 BMW X5 by the NHTSA. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions.

Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local BMW service department immediately!

If you have questions about a recall, write down your VIN & then call BMW customer service.

  1. RECALL:

    An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAR 02, 2022
    Vehicles Affected
    917,106
  2. RECALL: Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 15, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    4,007
  3. RECALL: Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 15, 2020
    Vehicles Affected
    59,965
  4. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 14, 2019
    Vehicles Affected
    83,016
  5. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 09, 2018
    Vehicles Affected
    41,808
  6. RECALL: PCV Heater May Short Circuit

    An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 30, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    740,561
  7. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    JAN 10, 2017
    Vehicles Affected
    48,951
  8. RECALL: Loose Fuel Pump Wiring May Cause Stall/Fuel Leak

    The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 17, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    136,188
  9. RECALL: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    MAY 26, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    97,738
  10. RECALL: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture

    In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 05, 2016
    Vehicles Affected
    840,000
  11. RECALL: Leaking Brake Vacuum Pump/Loss Of Power Assist

    The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash. Read more »

    Date Announced
    FEB 07, 2013
    Vehicles Affected
    30,265
  12. RECALL: Malfunction Fuel Pump

    This wear could lead to fuel pump malfunction and engine stalling. Engine stalling could create a potential for a crash resulting in injury or death. Read more »

    Date Announced
    OCT 26, 2010
    Vehicles Affected
    20,750
  13. RECALL: Rear Axle Stabilizer

    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 ... Read more »

    Date Announced
    APR 11, 2008
    Vehicles Affected
    55

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