Recall 10V152 affects 735 2010 BMW X5 SUVs with side marker lamps missing power supply cables. Repair is free at any franchised BMW dealer.
BMW is recalling 735 2010 X5 M SAV vehicles under recall 10V152 because the side marker lamps were installed without the power supply cables that make them illuminate. The issue leaves the vehicles out of compliance with federal lighting rules, and the BMW dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side marker lamps on the 2010 BMW X5 are small exterior lights on the side of the vehicle. Their job is to make the vehicle's side outline visible to other drivers when the exterior lights are on, especially from angles where the headlamps and tail lamps do not show the full shape of the vehicle.
In this recall, the X5 was built with the side marker lamp assemblies installed, but without the power supply cables that feed electricity to those lamps. The lamp housing is present, but the electrical path is missing. Because the lamps have no power connection, they do not illuminate and the vehicle does not meet the lighting requirement listed in the recall filing.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner will not hear a noise or feel a change while driving, but a walkaround with the lights turned on can show that the side marker lamps stay dark.
Who's affected?
| 2010 BMW X5 | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 735 |
Not every 2010 BMW X5 is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA identifies this recall as a federal lighting compliance issue. The front side marker lamps need power supply cables, so have the recall completed before relying on the vehicle's lighting system as fully compliant. Repair will be free at any franchised BMW dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 BMW X5 is included in this recall.
- Wait for BMW's owner notice before scheduling if the repair is not open for your VIN.
- Contact a franchised BMW dealer and reference recall number 10V152 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to install the power-supply cables that make the front side marker lamps illuminate.
- Bring the BMW recall notice if you have it. The dealer repair is free.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a BMW technician installs power supply cables for the front side marker lamps so the lamps can illuminate as designed. BMW's filing said this recall service was expected to begin during May 2010. If the repair is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall. If the repair is not open in the dealer system, ask when BMW will make the free remedy available.
Timeline
| April 15, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V152?
Recall 10V152 covers 735 2010 BMW X5 vehicles built without power supply cables for the front side marker lamps. Because the lamps do not illuminate, the vehicles do not comply with FMVSS No. 108. BMW installs the missing cables for free.
What should I do if my 2010 BMW X5 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific X5 is included in recall 10V152. If it is, contact a franchised BMW dealer and ask to schedule installation of the front side marker lamp power supply cables. Reference recall number 10V152 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and BMW's remedy says the cable installation is performed free of charge. Any franchised BMW dealer can handle the recall repair.
What is the safety issue with the side marker lamps?
The issue is that the front side marker lamps do not illuminate because the power supply cables were not installed. BMW reported that this condition fails to comply with FMVSS No. 108, which covers lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
What if I bought my BMW X5 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific X5 is included, then call a franchised BMW dealer with recall number 10V152.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V152000 |
|---|---|
| BMW customer service | 800-525-7417 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V152 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V152000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →