NHTSA Recall 05V367000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 165 vehicles. It affects 2005 BMW X5.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V367000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | August 26, 2005 |
| Owner notification | October 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, the attachment of the brake line support bracket within the front left wheel well was not welded according to specifications. It could loosen and over time the brake hose could rub against the wheel well.
Safety risk
The front left brake hose could become damaged to the point where a loss of brake fluid could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-attach the brake line support bracket to the front left wheel well free of charge. The recall began on september 20, 2005. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V367000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW X5 | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.