2000 BMW X5 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
00V010000 on 02/01/2000
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
09/30/1999 - 11/29/1999
Affected:
190
Defect:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the lower steering shaft coupling includes a plastic collar which fits over the lower steering rack input shaft. this collar is pushed down onto the steering rack and tightened during assembly. on some of the affected vehicles, the collar may not have been pushed down fully onto the rack at the assembly plant.
Consequence:
Operation of the vehicle, especially in rough road conditions, can cause the clearance between the collar and the steering rack to increase to the point where the input shaft can separate from the rack, resulting in a loss of steering capability.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect the steering rack input shaft collar for proper positioning, and reposition is necessary.
Notes:
Bmw recall no. 00vx5sc01.owner notification began february 8, 2000. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V195000 on 07/01/2001
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
08/31/1999 - 02/06/2001
Affected:
13,721
Defect:
Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. there is a plastic carrier to which the oil filter housing is attached. oil supply and return lines are attached to the filter housing. over time, this carrier could sag slightly. if this happens, one of the oil lines, which are armored with steel mesh, could come into contact and chafe a steel brake line located immediately underneath.
Consequence:
Continued chaffing can cause the anticorrosion coating of this brake line to fail, allowing the brake line to rust through and leading to loss of brake fluid, failure of the rear brake circuit, and extended stopping distances, and a possible crash.
Correction:
Dealers will install a rubber spacer below the plastic carrier to prevent sagging and subsequent contact between the oil and brake lines. brake lines whose anticorrosion layer is found to be damaged as a result of contact with the oil line will be replaced. owner notification began august 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
01V196000 on 07/01/2001
Component:
Power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch
Manufactured:
08/31/1999 - 02/27/2001
Affected:
14,300
Defect:
Vehicle description: 4.4i sport utility vehicles. over an extended period of time, abrasion particles could deposit on the electrical contacts within the switch, causing a disruption of the electric current through the contacts. if the disruption occurs when the vehicle is stationary with the transmission in the neutral or park positions, the transmission will switch automatically into the emergency program, which is displayed in the instrument cluster via a warning lamp and a message, "trans. fail-safe prog." in this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output.
Consequence:
If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a crash.
Correction:
dealers will replace the transmission gear position indicator switch. owner notification began august 14, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
02V194000 on 07/25/2002
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Manufactured:
08/18/1999 - 02/07/2001
Affected:
34,860
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, due to a manufacturing problem, the brake pedal arm pivot shaft could loosen from its support bracket.
Consequence:
Eventually, the brake pedal arm could detach from the bracket, rendering the service braking system ineffective, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will check the brake pedal arm pivot shaft for proper seating in its support bracket. in addition, a pin will be installed to secure the shaft to the bracket. owner notification began august 14, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-332-4269.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
03V001000 on 02/03/2003
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
07/31/1999 - 04/11/2002
Affected:
84,000
Defect:
On certain sport utility vehicles, it may be possible for the front brake line to slip out of the retaining bracket located at the front strut. the brake hose that is attached to the brake line could come in contact with the tire and be subjected to wear and abrasion.
Consequence:
This could initially cause some brake fluid leakage, and eventually lead to a substantial loss of brake fluid. there could be a noticeable reduction in brake performance if a loss of front brake performance occurs.
Correction:
Dealers will install an additional retaining clip to further secure the brake line to the front strut. additionally, if inspection of any brake hose indicates that it has experienced damage, the hose will be replaced. owner notification began february 14, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 BMW X5 TSBs (55)

Bulletin:
005099
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
This bulletin contains new vehicles preparation and maintenance requirements for bmw all-new sport activity vehicle (sav) available in december. *tt
Bulletin:
360599
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information regarding the bmw aftersales parts of the winter tires. *mjs
Bulletin:
005099
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Subject pertaining new vehicle preparation and maintenance requirements. *tt
Bulletin:
515100
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
This bulletin addresses customer complaints of creaking, squeaking, clicking noises from window regulator on vehicles produced prior to 5/2000. *tt
Bulletin:
325000
Component:
011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
Summary:
Some vehicles may have been inadvertently assembled with a manually adjustable steering column in place of the electrically adjustable steering column that is standard in all us models. *tt
Bulletin:
840601
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Service information regarding vehicles with cpt 8000 phone; vehicle battery discharged. *tt
Bulletin:
355001
Component:
031000 service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Summary:
Some customers may complain of a rattle when they release the brake pedal so that it pops back to the rest position. *tt
Bulletin:
240500
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Customers may complain about erratic/harsh shifting and the transmission light is illuminated and no start/no crank condition. *tt
Bulletin:
240200
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Customers may complain of hard or no shift and gear error fault codes 50, 52, 53, or 55 in the transmission control module. *tt
Bulletin:
SI545002
Component:
134000 visibility:sun roof assembly
Summary:
Consumers may complain of a wind noise even though the sunroof panel is properly adjusted.. *jg.
Bulletin:
120903
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
A potential problem that could affect the durability of air mass meter of certain bmws equipped with the 4.4l engine. vehicles affected will have an illuminated check engine light and an air mass meter signal plausibility fault fc 73 store
Bulletin:
000403
Component:
355100 equipment:other:labels
Summary:
Vermont state mercury content label law. 2000 6 series, x3 and z4 models also included. *tt
Bulletin:
510307
Component:
176100 latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Summary:
Install hood latch corrosion resistant clip. *kb
Bulletin:
SI B61 11 07
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. *nj
Bulletin:
SI B 340307
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Dsc warning lamp illuminated. e70 (x5) vehicles produced up to january 28, 2007. *pe updated 9/10/08. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B34 01 08
Component:
053000 parking brake:indicator light
Summary:
The parking brake warning is illuminated and fault code 6032 is stored. for model e70 (x5). *pe
Bulletin:
SI B37-03-07
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Bmw: dynamic drive (ars) front sway bar repairs. e70 (x5) with sport package option code zsp. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B63-04-08
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: headlamp moisture: fault diagnostics. water or condensation in one or both headlamps. models 5 series, 6 series, 7 series, x5, x6, 1 series, and 3 series. model years 2000-20008. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B51-30-08
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Bmw: water leak in the front right footwell area causing the carpet to become wet. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B-11-01-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: small number of vehicles experience problems ranging from leaking oil filler caps, leaking or broken valve covers, to complete engine failure in extremely cold climate conditions. moisture accumulating in engine crankcase ventilation v
Bulletin:
SI-B130209
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
Bmw: diesel: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfunction message is displayed in the cc) and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde control mod
Bulletin:
SIB-65-75-06
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
Bmw service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. the airbag warning lamp (awl) is illuminated, together with the passenger airbag status lamp (pol). the problem may be intermittent. microcracks in the oc3 seat mat. *pe
Bulletin:
SI-B31-01-08
Component:
105200 power train:driveline:constant velocity joint
Summary:
Bmw: replacement of front outer cv joint. complaints of clicking or grinding noises coming from the front axle area when making a turn. the front outer constant velocity joint boot is split open and the joint is already damaged.
Bulletin:
SIB-61-15-09
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: various electrical problems are possible on the vehicle: warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently on); and fault codes f
Bulletin:
SIB-34-03-07
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: dsc warning lamp illuminated. the dsc (dynamic stability control) warning lamp is illuminated and some or all of the following fault codes are stored: 6e58; 6e04; 53ba; d36f; 55c3; 6eca; and the wipers may also be operating
Bulletin:
SIB-13-02-09
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. the service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfuction message is displayed in the cc), and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde cont
Bulletin:
SIB-12-09-08
Component:
062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea
Bulletin:
SIB-12-23-07
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme fault memory. dme software calibration related to high heatin
Bulletin:
SIB-61-11-07
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints. vehicle will not start. instrument cluster or displays are flickering. remote control will not unlock vehicle. various control modules cannot be accessed usin
Bulletin:
SIB-61-13-07
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw vehicle: electronic malfunction cc message caused by shorted wiring. the electronic malfunction check control message may be displayed; the sounds system emits a static noise from the speakers; the rfk (rear view camera) does not pan;
Bulletin:
SIB-36-05-07
Component:
199000 tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Summary:
Bmw: tire warning light illuminated due to low ambient temperature. model e90, e91(3 series);e92, e92 (3 series); e60 (5 series); e60 (m5); e63, e64 (6 series); e63, e64 (m6); e65, e66 (7 series); e70 (x5); e83 (x3); and e85, e86 (z4).
Bulletin:
SIB-16-02-09
Component:
072100 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Summary:
Bmw vehicles: fuel level sensor repairs. where it is necessary to replace the right or the left side fuel level sensor due to a failure, the entire pump and housing or delivery unit (suction jet assembly) do not need to be replaced as wel
Bulletin:
SI-B61-15-09
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: various electrical problems. on the vehicle, various electrical problems are possible. warning lamps illuminated in the instrument cluster; check control messages; systems inoperative; fuse blown; wipers in default mode (permanently o
Bulletin:
SIB-32-04-07
Component:
015000 steering:hydraulic power assist system
Summary:
Bmw: a new technical process has been created for bmw to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-16-03-10
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-07-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and "service engine soon light" when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. there may be six different fault codes. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-02-10
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Bmw: it is now possible to perform a fuel quality detection test on vehicles with an n54 engine. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-13-06-10
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-11-08-03
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-02-01
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: procedure for determining and replacing incandescent and halogen light bulbs under warranty. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-61-08-10
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-51-26-10
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: model e70 equipped with an automatic tailgate. the rear tailgate may not operate in either direction due to wiring damage. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-65-36-09
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Bmw: the airbag warning lamp is illuminated due to a software error. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-52-08-09
Component:
221600 seats:front assembly:power adjust
Summary:
Bmw: there are noises when adjusting the front driver or passenger seates. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-10-09
Component:
125000 exterior lighting:brake lights
Summary:
Bmw: the brake light fails and the bulb holder is deformed due to high temperatures and the composition of the holder. *rm updated on 4/25/2013. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-12-15-11
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm
Bulletin:
SIB-63-04-10
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
Bmw: the bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-63-05-11
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: on certain vehicles, the xenon headlamp often have no trouble found when returned and tested thru warranty parts system. the root cause is not possible to be identify. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-010511
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. n52k engine dmtl pump: emissions warranty extensions to 10 years/120,000 miles. bmw has become aware of a potential problem with the durability of the tank leak diagnostic module (dmtl) pu
Bulletin:
SIB160712
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Bmw: service action: replace the left and right fuel level sensor. due to high proportion of ethanol in the fuel, the internal mechanisms of the fuel level sensors may swell. this may inhibit the movement of one or both of the fuel level se
Bulletin:
SIB-61-05-12
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Bmw: batter discharged because of unfavorable driving profile. this is caused on short trips (less than 3 miles) or when the telephone or entertainment system is used for up to 30 minutes while vehicle is stationary. models x5, x6 all mod
Bulletin:
SIB-17-02-09
Component:
061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Summary:
Bmw: oil leaks from the air hose on turbocharger. this is designated for e70, and e90 models with m57y diesel engines. service engine soon lamp may be illuminated. *kb
Bulletin:
SIB-63-09-14
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicles, with 552 option, are experiencing a malfunction of led headlight on one where it flickers on an doff during driving and the control check message is indicating defective driving light or parking light. *pe
Bulletin:
SI B65 04 14
Component:
141100 air bags:frontal:sensor/control module
Summary:
Bmw:some bmw models may or may not display airbag warning light. *ta
Bulletin:
B270216
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
"repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor). the anti-lock brakes (abs), brakes and dynamic stability control (dsc) warnings are on and there may also be a ""drivetrain malfunction"" warning on in the control display. there is also

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