BMW X5, X6 Recall R/2019/018: The Idler Pulley Bolt Could Become Loosened Over Time, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 1 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 21,123
- vehicles in the UK
- 0012680400
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
BMW recalled X5, X6 vehicles built between 13 December 2006 and 13 January 2013. The power steering idler pulley may detach. The dealer will replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The power steering idler pulley may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT COULD BECOME LOOSENED OVER TIME Defect: The power steering idler pulley may detach. Remedy: Replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the idler pulley bolt could become loosened over time.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the pulley securing bolt with an alternative component.
Are You Affected?
X5, X6 built between 13 December 2006 and 13 January 2013 may be included. BMW estimates 21,123 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 0012680400 or the DVSA reference R/2019/018. 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/2019/012 on 21 Jan 2019, for the cfk drive shaft 3 hole flange with a pushing piece is not produced with sufficient…. The one launched after it was R/2019/057 on 1 Mar 2019, for auxiliary water pump's electronic circuit board could lead to a short circuit. You can also see every BMW recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/018, launched 1 February 2019. 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.