BMW X5 Recall R/2007/122: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2007
- Launched
- 1,887
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2007/122
- DVSA reference
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 5 February 2007 and 30 April 2007. If a brake fluid leak occurs the brake fluid low level warning may be given too late. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the serial number of the brake servo and where necessary replace the cap for the expansion tank which includes the warning switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If a brake fluid leak occurs the brake fluid low level warning may be given too late.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: If a brake fluid leak occurs the brake fluid low level warning may be given too late. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the serial number of the brake servo and where necessary replace the cap for the expansion tank which includes the warning switch.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake fluid may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check the serial number of the brake servo and where necessary replace the cap for the expansion tank which includes the warning switch.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 5 February 2007 and 30 April 2007 may be included. BMW estimates 1,887 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/2007/122. 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/2007/106 on 16 Jul 2007, for driver's seat belt may de-latch. The one launched after it was R/2008/011 on 6 Feb 2008, for directional control could be lost. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2007 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2007/122, launched 14 August 2007. 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.