2012 BMW X5 recall: automatic transmission
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on January 23, 2012. It covers about 6 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6
- reported
- Jan 23, 2012
- owners notified
- Feb 2, 2012
- related complaints
- 53
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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 transmissions parking lock may not occur even if the p position has been selected and is displayed.
- Risk
- If the driver believes that the transmission is in park and does not use the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away after exiting the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 12V019000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 53 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 12V019000
Is there a recall on the 2012 BMW X5 automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 12V019000, reported on January 23, 2012, covers about 6 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V019000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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