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The 14 recalls
- Recall 2024544 · 587,250 vehicles in Canada · 2024-08-15
Label
On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on… - Recall 2023568 · 21,475 vehicles in Canada · 2023-10-20
Engine
On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause the engine to enter a reduced power mode (limp mode) or to stall while driving. - Recall 2020008 · 47 vehicles in Canada · 2020-01-15
Airbag
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may… - Recall 2020010 · 11 vehicles in Canada · 2020-01-15
Airbag
This recall is for certain vehicles that had an airbag inflator replaced as a part of an earlier recall campaign. This recall provides a final repair. Long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may… - Recall 2019018 · 20,532 vehicles in Canada · 2019-01-15
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force… - Recall 2018275 · 7,179 vehicles in Canada · 2018-05-23
Steering
On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. This may cause the belt to detach, resulting in a sudden loss of power steering assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of power steering assist would… - Recall 2018195 · 3,739 vehicles in Canada · 2018-04-19
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the auxiliary… - Recall 2017113 · 12,100 vehicles in Canada · 2017-03-03
Powertrain
Certain vehicles may have been manufactured with defective front driveshaft universal joint seals, which could allow water and/or dirt to enter the universal joint, causing accelerated wear and/or corrosion, and resulting in vibration. If the vehicle… - Recall 2016142 · 104,151 vehicles in Canada · 2016-03-31
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants,… - Recall 2014127 · 20,022 vehicles in Canada · 2014-04-10
Engine
On certain vehicles, housing bolts for the variable camshaft timing system could break, allowing camshaft timing to deviate. If this occurs, the engine would revert to "limp home mode", limiting available engine power. This could increase the risk of a… - Recall 2012396 · 5,542 vehicles in Canada · 2012-11-26
Steering
On certain BMW X5 xDrive35d (diesel) vehicles, the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and/or break. As such, the belt may become detached, resulting in a sudden loss of steering power assist. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist… - Recall 2012178 · 184 vehicles in Canada · 2012-06-12
Steering
On certain vehicles, the steering gear was manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, a steering fluid leak could develop. Loss of power steering fluid could cause a loss of steering power assist, which may result in a crash. Also, power steering fluid… - Recall 2012129 · 67,771 vehicles in Canada · 2012-04-12
Label
Certain vehicles fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Specifically, the compliance label does not indicate the wheel rim size, as required by the Standard. Correction: Due to the inconsequential nature of this non-compliance, no action… - Recall 2011376 · 3,143 vehicles in Canada · 2011-10-21
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the auxiliary water pump (which cools the turbocharger after the engine is turned OFF) can overheat and fail. This could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the…
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The count is the safety recalls Transport Canada lists for this make, model and model year, read live from its public data. CarsMultiverse is an independent record published by A.I.T. Multiverse Consulting Ltd, Nicosia, Cyprus.