Reason for recall: The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
When was it announced?
Dec 6, 2012
What action are BMW taking?
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
Does this affect your X5?
This issue affects X5 3.0d and X6 3.0d & 3.5d, this particular recall is for the X5.