2004 BMW X5 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2004 BMW X5. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Aug 18, 2004Crash risk2004 BMW X5 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE.
04V409000 · 358 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 13, 2004Crash risk2004 BMW X5 — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.
04V402000 · 297 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 14, 2004Crash risk2004 BMW 5 Series, 2004 BMW 6 Series, 2004 BMW 7 Series and 1 other model — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
04V344000 · 4K units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
- Nov 14, 2003Crash risk2004 BMW X5 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
03V475000 · 350 units · BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE