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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V019000

2012 Bmw X5 — Power train: automatic transmission

Published January 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 23, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V019000, published January 23, 2012. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2012 Bmw X5 — Power train: automatic transmission.

What's the hazard

BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION’S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE “P” POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.

What to do

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

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Recall details

Brand
BMW
Model
X5
Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
Lot
2012 BMW X5
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Bmw X5 — Power train: automatic transmission recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V019000 on January 23, 2012. Reported hazard: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSION’S PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE “P” POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.

What should I do if I have this product?

BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)