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Crash Test Data for 2009 Diesel
| Diesel Vehicle | Front Star Rating | Side Star Rating | Rollover Resistance Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | Passenger | Front Seat | Rear Seat | ||
| 2009 Journey |  | | | |  |
| 2009 CC | | | | | |
| 2009 Rabbit | | | | | |
| 2009 Rabbit | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Touareg 2 | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 Routan | | | | | |
| 2009 Nitro | | | | |  |
| 2009 Durango | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Dakota | | | | | |
| 2009 Dakota | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Avenger | | | | | |
| 2009 S5 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Tiguan | | | | | |
| 2009 Savana Cargo 1500 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Express 3500 15 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Savana 3500 15 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 TT | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 TT | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Eos | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Colorado | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Colorado | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Colorado | | | | | |
| 2009 Canyon | | | | | |
| 2009 Tahoe | | | | | |
| 2009 Tahoe Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 Yukon | | | | | |
| 2009 Yukon Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 Corvette | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Corvette | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Corvette Z06 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Express 2500 12 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Silverado 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Silverado 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Silverado 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Silverado 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Silverado 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Silverado 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Suburban | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Sierra 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Sierra 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Sierra 3500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Sierra Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 ML-Class | | | | | |
| 2009 R-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Viper | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Viper Roadster | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 SL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 SLR-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 SLK-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Equinox | | | | | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Sierra 1500 | | | | | |
| 2009 Avalanche | | | | | |
| 2009 Suburban | | | | | |
| 2009 Yukon XL | | | | | |
| 2009 HHR | | | | | |
| 2009 HHR | | | | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Impala | | | | | |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | | | | | |
| 2009 Caliber | | | | | |
| 2009 Charger | | | | | |
| 2009 Acadia | | | | | |
| 2009 Trailblazer | | | | | |
| 2009 Envoy | | | | | |
| 2009 Express 1500 Passenger | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Express 1500 Cargo | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Savana Passenger 1500 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Canyon | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Canyon | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Cobalt | | | | | |
| 2009 Cobalt | | | | | |
| 2009 Aveo | | | | | |
| 2009 Aveo | | | | | |
| 2009 Malibu | | | | | |
| 2009 Malibu Hybrid | | | | | |
| 2009 C-Class | | | | | |
| 2009 CLK-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 New Beetle | | | | | |
| 2009 Passat | | | | | |
| 2009 Passat | | | | | |
| 2009 CLK-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 CLS-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 E-Class | | | | | |
| 2009 E-Class | | | | | |
| 2009 G-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Maybach 57 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Maybach 62 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A3 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A4 | | | | | |
| 2009 A4 Avant | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 A4 Cabriolet | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A5 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A6 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A6 Avant | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 A8 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Q7 | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 R8 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 S6 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Q5 | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 GLI | | | | | |
| 2009 GTI | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 GTI | | | | | |
| 2009 Jetta | | | | | |
| 2009 Jetta | | | | | |
| 2009 New Beetle | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Challenger | | | | | |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Traverse | | | | | |
| 2009 Corvette ZR1 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Silverado 1500 | | | | Not Tested | |
| 2009 128i/135i | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 Sprinter | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |  |
| 2009 Savana 2500 12 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 CL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 S-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 3 Series | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 128i/135i | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 3 Series | | | | | |
| 2009 3 Series | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 3 Series | | | | | |
| 2009 5 Series | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 TTS | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 TTS | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 5 Series | | | | | |
| 2009 6 Series | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 6 Series | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 7 Series | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 X3 | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 X5 | | | | | Not Tested |
| 2009 Express 3500 12 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Savana 3500 12 Passenger | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Avenger | | | | | |
| 2009 Cobalt | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 Cobalt | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
| 2009 GL-Class | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 HHR | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | Not Tested |
| 2009 HHR | | | Not Tested | Not Tested | |
Service Bulletins for 2009 Diesel
No service bulletins exist.
Recalls for 2009 Diesel
| 2009 AUDI Q7 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 143214 |
Defect Description:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Audi Q5, and 2007-2012 Audi Q7 vehicles equipped with gasoline engines. The fuel pump flange on the affected vehicles may crack, allowing fuel to leak. Consequence:A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Action:Audi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flange, replacing any flanges that are cracked. If the flange is not cracked, dealers will clean the pump flange and install a butyl rubber band to protect the pump. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20W9. | |
| 2009 AUDI Q7 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/14/2006 - 05/26/2012 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 5987 |
Defect Description:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2007-2012 Audi Q7 and 2009-2012 Audi Q5 vehicles, previously repaired under NHTSA recall 16V-660. These vehicles were previously repaired with an interim repair of installing butyl tape to the fuel pump flange, until replacement remedy parts became available. Consequence:The butyl tape may not prevent fuel from leaking. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Action:Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump flange and install butyl tape, free of charge. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20BJ. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/09/2006 - 09/28/2011 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 97738 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Consequence:An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/13/2009 - 11/09/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 1540 |
Defect Description:BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated. Consequence:The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 03/12/2008 - 06/27/2013 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 33214 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break. Consequence:If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL: PRE-HEATER |
| Manufacturer: | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | - |
| Potential Units Affected: | 2120 |
Defect Description:BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 X5 XDRIVE35D VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 12, 2009. THE FUEL FILTER HEATER, WHICH IS USED FOR WARMING UP THE DIESEL FUEL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION AT LOW OUTSIDE TEMPERATURES, COULD EXPERIENCE AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD CONDITION AND BECOME PERMANENTLY ACTIVATED. Consequence:THE FUEL FILTER HEATER COULD REMAIN ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THE IGNITION IS OFF AND LEAD TO A DEAD BATTERY. THE UNIT COULD ALSO OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE FIRE. Action:BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER HEATER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 09/12/2006 - 06/27/2013 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 41808 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Consequence:An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC |
| Manufacturer: | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/22/2009 - 06/01/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 96 |
Defect Description:BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR. Consequence:IN AN EXTREME CASE, THE AFFECTED REAR BRAKE DISC COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF BRAKING AT THAT WHEEL INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES AND THE RISK OF A CRASH. Action:BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES BY INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE DISCS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/07/2006 - 11/29/2012 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 48951 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain 2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2009 X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, and 2009 X5 xDrive35d vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, BMW is recalling certain 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, and 2008 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Consequence:An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/09/2006 - 07/17/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 136188 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts. Consequence:The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 05/23/2006 - 03/18/2010 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 740561 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. Consequence:An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 BMW X5 | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL |
| Manufacturer: | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Manufacture Dates: | 12/20/2006 - 06/27/2013 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 83016 |
Defect Description:BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. Consequence:An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Action:BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. | |
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/27/2008 - 07/08/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 135683 |
Defect Description:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. Consequence:A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Action:Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. | |
| 2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign ID: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Manufacture Dates: | 06/27/2008 - 07/08/2009 |
| Potential Units Affected: | 135683 |
Defect Description:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Volkswagen Jetta A5 Sedan, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, Eos, GTI, Rabbit and Audi A3 vehicles, and 2010 Volkswagen Golf A6 vehicles. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) control unit may fail during ABS or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) activation, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control. Consequence:A loss of vehicle control can increase the risk of a crash. Action:Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the ABS control module software to improve the module's self-testing abilities. Any module that fails the new diagnostic test will be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. | |
