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2010 BMW 5 Series

5 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 157,796 vehicles affected Read campaign 23V707000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Fire risk Engine and engine cooling

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.

0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 917,106 vehicles affected Read campaign 22V119000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Park outside Electrical system

Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use.

The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. As it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat.

What to do: Park away from your house, garage or anything that could catch fire, until it is repaired.

Free repair · 367,682 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V126000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Service brakes

Power assist braking performance could be adversely affected.

A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 198,352 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V446000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Fuel system

If this occurs, the fuel gauge in the instrument cluster would display a larger amount of fuel than was actually in the tank.

The vehicle's fuel level sensor within the fuel tank can become wedged against the tank.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 6,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 10V331000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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