BMW recalls 2011 X5 vehicles with loose VANOS bolts that can cause engine stalls and increase crash risk. Owners must have bolts replaced by dealers free of charge.
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling 2011 X5 vehicles due to loose or broken VANOS bolts that can cause engine stalls, raising crash risk. Affected owners should have the bolts replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1252299-bmw-x5-2011-recall-loose-vanos-bolts-risk-engine-stall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1252299-bmw-x5-2011-recall-loose-vanos-bolts-risk-engine-stall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V707000
“BMW X5 (2011) Recall: Loose VANOS Bolts Risk Engine Stall and Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1252299-bmw-x5-2011-recall-loose-vanos-bolts-risk-engine-stall. Based on NHTSA recall 23V707000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V707000).
The aluminum bolts securing the VANOS unit (engine timing component) can loosen over time and break. This causes engine stalls, which may lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes.
Owners of 2011 BMW X5 vehicles are affected. Drivers with the specific VANOS bolt issue face higher crash risk during engine stalls.
Check if your 2011 BMW X5 has the aluminum VANOS bolts that may loosen. The recall covers specific model years and trim levels listed in the official notice.
Call 1-800-525-7417 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts free of charge to prevent engine stalls.
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Your 2011 BMW X5 is affected if it has the aluminum VANOS bolts that can loosen over time. Check the official recall list for specific model years and trim levels.
BMW mailed notification letters to owners on June 19, 2024. If you haven't received one, contact customer service.
The recall states that loose bolts can cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk. However, the hazard does not explicitly mention serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send BMW to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V707000 — BMW BMW Hello, I own a BMW that is covered by recall 23V707000 from BMW. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
