BMW X5 Recall R/2013/023: Brake Power Assistance May Be Affected, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Apr 2013
- Launched
- 759
- vehicles in the UK
- 0034080200
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5 vehicles built between 1 May 2006 and 31 March 2010. Brake performance may be affected as a result of oil contamination of the brake servo. The dealer will replace where necessary the servo and master cylinder. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Brake performance may be affected as a result of oil contamination of the brake servo. The servo membrane could over a period of time soften and fail causing lower levels of servo assistance for the brakes.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE POWER ASSISTANCE MAY BE AFFECTED Defect: Brake performance may be affected as a result of oil contamination of the brake servo. The servo membrane could over a period of time soften and fail causing lower levels of servo assistance for the brakes. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the vacuum hose and fit a non-return valve (oil stop) between the booster and servo. Where necessary the servo and master cylinder will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause lower levels of servo assistance for the brakes.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the servo and master cylinder.
Are You Affected?
X5 built between 1 May 2006 and 31 March 2010 may be included. BMW estimates 759 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 0034080200 or the DVSA reference R/2013/023. 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/2013/024 on 4 Apr 2013, for engine may cut out. The one launched after it was R/2013/080 on 5 Jul 2013, for loss of drive. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/023, launched 10 April 2013. 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.