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2004 BMW 5 Series recalls

The 2004 BMW 5 Series is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

At a glance

Recall campaigns
6
Most recent
March 26, 2012

Source: NHTSA recall records

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedPartProblemVehicles
12V-126 March 26, 2012 Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables) BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. The insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt… 367,682
10V-446 October 1, 2010 Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum) BMW is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, 6-series, and model year 2002-2008 7-series vehicles. A check valve of the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time this could result in contamination of the brake booster. 198,352
08V-384 August 5, 2008 Air bags (frontal) BMW is recalling 200,000 my 2006 3 series sport seat, my 2004-2006 5 series standard and sport seat, and my 2004-2006 x3 passenger vehicles. Depending on the manner and frequency of the front passenger's entry and exit, small cracks have developed in the mat. If this occurs, the front passenger air bags, with the… 200,000
04V-575 December 6, 2004 Seats (front assembly, seat heater/cooler) On certain passenger vehicles equipped with front seat heating systems, upon entering and exiting the vehicle, excessive contact with the side bolster that is contained in the seat's backrest may damage the heating mat located in this area. If such damage were to occur, with the system turned on, the vehicle occupant… 17,905
04V-344 July 14, 2004 Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)) On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8 and 12 cylinder engines, the digital engine management control (emc) units were not produced according to specifications. 4,102
04V-303 June 23, 2004 Fuel system, gasoline On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder engines, a circular retention clip at the quick-release coupling along the fuel supply line was inadvertently not installed. 7,532

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