1999 BMW X5

Recalls

1 recall names the 1999 BMW X5. Newest first.

• Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Jun 14, 2001NHTSA 01V19500013,721 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

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Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10244258Second seat row blocking access to third seat row, program seat modules. Visible stitching on first row sport seat. Third seat row backrest Bowden cable routing and length change.
• 10244242Various functions of the camera-based driver assistance systems (ADCAM system) can lead to customer complaints.
• 10244239This situation can result in two customer complaints: 1. Wind noise 2. Excess water entry
• 10218412The fuel gauge may indicate the incorrect fuel level (full and reserve).
• 10218384Vehicle cannot be opened or closed using comfort access, engine start is not possible, and the vehicle may not start when placing the key against the steering column. Note: Opening, closing and starting via the BMW Digital Key or the Digital Key Card are not affected.
• 10218382A check control message for the restraint system appears. In the Instrument cluster, the red air bag warning light lights up permanently. One of the following fault codes stored in the ACSM (air bag control unit): 930949 - Knee airbag, driver: short circuit to negative terminal; 93094F - Knee airbag, front passenger: short circuit to negative terminal.
• 10057707Bmw:some BMW models may or may not display airbag warning light.
• 10057566BMW: 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.
• 10051971BMW: 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 model years affected.
• 10051419BMW: 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 sensors.
• 10051299BMW: 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) pump on my 2007,2008, and 2009.*js
• 10042704BMW: 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.
• 10041804BMW: the bulb has failed on the daytime running lamp.
• 10037078BMW: the airbag warning lamp IS illuminated due to a software error.
• 10037027BMW: model E70 equipped with an automatic tailgate. The rear tailgate may not operate in either direction due to wiring damage.
• 10037026BMW: elctronically disconnecting the junction box without disconnecting the battery will cause damage to the rear power distribution box.
• 10036979BMW: a new technical process has been created for BMW to identify causes of steering complaints with a wide range of models.
• 10034666BMW: 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 on); and fault codes ffff and f-can faults in ars and dsc. Short circuit of the wiring harness to sharp sheet metal immediately behind the glove compartment. No model years listed.
• 10032988BMW: 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).
• 10032845BMW 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; the airbag warning light may be illuminated; kcan communication, kcan line and kcan wire faults are stored in various control modules. Shorted wiring at the left or right subwoofer speaker mounted under the front seats. No model years listed.
• 10032844BMW 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 using the diagnosis system. The clip(1) on the power supply terminal(2) (x16825 inthe rear power distribution box, or x16824 inthe front jbe [junction box electronics]), IS either loose or missing.
• 10032813BMW 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 heating requirements during subzero driving conditions. Reprogram vehicle with V27.1 (i level e070-07-09-520) or higher.
• 10032642BMW 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 control module: 4bed/4bdd fuel pressure control, control deviation (pressure too high/too low); 4BDB fuel pre supply pressure control, control deviation/negative and 6292 control voltage too low, implausible signal currently present.
• 10032641BMW 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 in default mode.
• 10032640BMW 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 ffff and f-can faults in ars and dsc. Short circuit of the wiring harness to sharp sheet metal immediately behind the glove compartment. Model E70 (X5) no model years listed. Updated 11/17/10.
• 10029605BMW 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. Updated 9/30/11.
• 10029544BMW: 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 module. Model years unknown.
• 10029025BMW: 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 valve or hoses can freeze due to low ambient temperatures.
• 10029008BMW: water leak in the front right footwell area causing the carpet to become wet.
• 10025775BMW: dynamic drive (ars) front sway bar repairs. E70 (X5) with sport package option code zsp.
• 10025586The parking brake warning IS illuminated and fault code 6032 IS stored. For model E70 (X5).
• 10025363Dsc warning lamp illuminated. E70 (X5) vehicles produced up to january 28, 2007. Updated 9/10/08.
• 10024508Missing clip on power cable causes various electrical complaints.
• 10021405Install hood latch corrosion resistant clip.
• 614328Service action to replace rear door trim piece.

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