2004-2008 BMW 5-Series: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2004-2008 BMW 5-Series directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2004 5-Series:
Heating mat in backrest's side bolster of cars with front-seat heating could be damaged by excessive contact when entering/exiting the vehicle; overheating could melt a small hole in the seat cover and possibly burn the occupant.
2004 5-Series V8:
On certain cars, engine stalling may occur after short period of operation; engine may be unable to restart.
2004 5-Series V8:
Retention clip along fuel supply line may have been omitted; in a severe frontal crash, the quick-release coupling could separate, causing fuel leakage.
2004-06 5-Series with the standard or sport seat options:
The airbag occupant-detection mat under the front passenger seat may fail, and will illuminate the airbag warning and passenger airbag "on/off" lamps. In the event of a crash, the passenger side airbags, with the exception of the head protection system, will not deploy. Dealers will rework the front passenger seat sensor mat so that external force application to the seat does not cause a crack to the mat.
2005-06 5-Series:
Incorrectly-manufactured automatic transmission parking pawl guide plate could cause parking lock system not to engage, with the lever in "P" position.
2006 5-Series:
Certain nuts may not have been tightened to specification. This could eventually result poor vehicle handling. Dealers will retighten the front axle control arm and tension strut nuts to the correct specifications free of charge.
2006-2007 550i with V8 engine:
The engine can stall in conditions of below-freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, due to electrostatic discharge. Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment.
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