Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V045000 Reported February 7, 2013

Leaking brake vacuum pump/loss of power assist

Bmw Of North America, Llc · N/A · 30,265 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V045000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
30,265
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 7, 2013

Defect Summary

Bmw is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 x5 sav vehicles, manufactured september 12, 2006, through march 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. the brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. the contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking.

Safety Consequence

The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 13V045000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V045000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V045000?

NHTSA recall 13V045000 was issued by Bmw Of North America, Llc on February 7, 2013. It addresses: Leaking brake vacuum pump/loss of power assist. The recall affects approximately 30,265 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bmw Of North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V045000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.