BMW X5, X6 Recall R/2012/150: Drive May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 22,737
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012390300
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6 vehicles built between 1 June 2006 and 30 November 2012. The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: DRIVE MAY FAIL Defect: The power steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt may fail which will lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the loss of power steering assistance and the necessity for the driver to supply additional input to steering the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering pump drive belt tensioner pulley securing bolt with a more robust version.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6 built between 1 June 2006 and 30 November 2012 may be included. BMW estimates 22,737 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 0012390300 or the DVSA reference R/2012/150. 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/2012/109 on 26 Sep 2012, for engine may fail. The one launched after it was R/2012/149 on 11 Dec 2012, for rear window may detach. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/150, launched 6 December 2012. 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.