Timing Tensioner problems of the 2012 BMW X5

One problem related to timing tensioner has been reported for the 2012 BMW X5. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Timing Tensioner problem

Failure Date: 10/05/2017

Power steering tensioner bolt broke causing belt to come off and power steering to fail. Note: this was a part already replaced on recall 25000 miles previously. Vehicle was in motion.




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