BMW X5 Recall R/2003/026: Front Brake Hose Could Rub On Tyre, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 3 Feb 2003
- Launched
- 9,090
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/026
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 12 April 2002. The securing grommet for the front brake hose onto the suspension strut may become detached. The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair will involve fitting a securing clip to the hose and grommet and checking the hose for damage. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The securing grommet for the front brake hose onto the suspension strut may become detached. In this situation it is possible that the hose could rub against the inside of the front tyre causing consequential damage to the hose. In extreme cases brake fluid could leak causing loss of braking action on the front axle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB ON TYRE Defect: The securing grommet for the front brake hose onto the suspension strut may become detached. In this situation it is possible that the hose could rub against the inside of the front tyre causing consequential damage to the hose. In extreme cases brake fluid could leak causing loss of braking action on the front axle. Remedy: The repair will involve fitting a securing clip to the hose and grommet and checking the hose for damage.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause consequential damage to the hose.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the repair will involve fitting a securing clip to the hose and grommet and checking the hose for damage.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 1 January 2000 and 12 April 2002 may be included. BMW estimates 9,090 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with BMW, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with BMW.
- Book with any franchised BMW dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/026. See how to get a BMW recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 275 BMW recalls in DVSA’s data. The BMW recall launched before it was R/2002/166 on 2 Dec 2002, for handbrake may self release. The one launched after it was R/2003/039 on 24 Feb 2003, for seat belt tensioners. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/026, launched 3 February 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.