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BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) recalls
2 official recall campaigns for the BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53), published by vehicle safety authorities in France, covering model years 1998–2003. The most recent was issued in 2026 (2 that year). A recall applies to specific build dates and VINs, so check yours before assuming it's affected — or not.
- 2 campaigns
- 2 rated high risk
- Latest: 2026
- 🇫🇷 France
Common BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) recall issues
The parts and failures that come up most often in these campaigns.
- Airbags 1
BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) recalls by year
- 2026 · 2
BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) recalls in 2026 (2)
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BMW série 5 (e39) - x5 (e53) voiture de tourisme, équipée d'airbags takata. — safety recall (France)High risk
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BMW Série 5 (E39) - X5 (E53) — Passenger car recall (EU Safety Gate, FR)High risk
BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) recalls by country
| Country | Campaigns | Official recall check |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | 2 | RappelConso · recall notices |
How to check if your BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) has a recall
A recall covers specific build dates and vehicle identification numbers (VINs), not every BMW Série 5 (E39) X5 (E53) on the road. To see whether yours is affected:
- Look up your VIN or registration on the official recall checker for the country where the car is registered: RappelConso (France).
- Ask an authorised BMW dealer: recall repairs are free, including on used cars and cars serviced elsewhere.
- Add the car to your watched vehicles on Recaller Book and get an email when a new campaign is published for it.
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