The defect
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
The risk
The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2009, 2010 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2009 | 138 | 12 |
| BMW X5 | 2010 | 124 | 14 |
Other fuel system, diesel recalls in 2013
3 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the fuel system, diesel; BMW of North America, LLC filed 347 campaigns in all.
| 13V615000 11 Dec 2013 | General Motors LLC |
| 13V185000 8 May 2013 | Temsa Global Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013