BMW X5 recall: An additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- To comply with the regulation an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery.
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
To comply with the regulation an additional crash pad is required behind the auxiliary battery.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the crash pad will be retrofitted.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| X5 | 27 Aug 2019 | 17 Jul 2020 | 97 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 23 November 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.