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2011 BMW X5 Diesel Sav

2 open recalls

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

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  • 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
Do not drive Power train

If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction.

The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure.

What to do: Don't drive it. Contact the manufacturer — most will collect the vehicle.

Free repair · 21,493 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V311000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the belt tensioner fails, there could be a sudden loss of power steering assistance, if power steering assist is lost, manual steering capability is still retained and could increasing the risk of a crash.

Due to a component manufacturing error at the supplier, the welds in the belt tensioner could have incipient cracks. Over time, this could lead a malfunction of the belt tensioner.

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

Free repair · 923 vehicles affected Read campaign 11V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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