BMW X5, X6 Recall R/2009/074: Brakes May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2009
- Launched
- 53
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034720100
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6 vehicles built between 22 May 2009 and 1 June 2009. During the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. The dealer will check the rear axle brake discs for the affected production date. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
During the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKES MAY FAIL Defect: It has been identified that during the manufacturing process cracks may have formed in the area of the brake disc body. Subsequent surface treatment means that any such crack will not be detectable at a later date. Should a crack have formed this may cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the rear axle brake discs checked for the affected production date. The brake discs will be checked if necessary.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the brake disc to fail whilst the vehicle is in motion causing the affected brake to become inoperative.
The Fix
The dealer will check the rear axle brake discs for the affected production date.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6 built between 22 May 2009 and 1 June 2009 may be included. BMW estimates 53 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 campaign code 0034720100 or the DVSA reference R/2009/074. 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/2009/065 on 30 Jun 2009, for front side airbag or seat belt tensioner may not operate correctly. The one launched after it was R/2010/102 on 4 Aug 2010, for fire may occur. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2009 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/074, launched 21 July 2009. 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.