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Steering complaints
8 reportsClear category filter61,000 miles · Sep 11, 2018
EngineSteering
IN FEB 2016 DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, LOST POWER STEERING AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE TO DETERMINATE CAUSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. BOLT THAT HOLD PULLEY TENSIONER WAS BROKEN AND BELT FELL OFF. THERE WAS NO EASY WAY TO REMOVE BRONEK HEAD BOLT OFF FROM ENGINE BLOCK. CAR WAS AT MECHANIC FOR A WEEK, REP…
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IN FEB 2016 DURING DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, LOST POWER STEERING AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. CAR WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE TO DETERMINATE CAUSE AND FIX THE PROBLEM. BOLT THAT HOLD PULLEY TENSIONER WAS BROKEN AND BELT FELL OFF. THERE WAS NO EASY WAY TO REMOVE BRONEK HEAD BOLT OFF FROM ENGINE BLOCK. CAR WAS AT MECHANIC FOR A WEEK, REPLACEMENT BOLT WAS AROUND $6 BUT THE LABOR WAS ALMOST $700.
NHTSA ODI #11128649
145,000 miles · May 23, 2018
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
THE ENGINE BELT IDLER PULLEY BOLT BROKE CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL 12V550000 A FEW YEARS AGO. THE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IT WAS BEFORE I OWNED IT SO I DON'T KNOW …
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THE ENGINE BELT IDLER PULLEY BOLT BROKE CAUSING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF THE ALTERNATOR AND POWER STEERING PUMP. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH RECALL 12V550000 A FEW YEARS AGO. THE DEALER SAID THE VEHICLE WAS FIXED UNDER THE RECALL BUT IT WAS BEFORE I OWNED IT SO I DON'T KNOW FOR SURE. I BELIEVE THE RECALL SHOULD BE REINSTATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AT LESS THAN 25 MPH AND MY MOM WAS DRIVING. IF SHE HAD BEEN GOING ANY FASTER SHE WOULD HAVE CRASHED.
NHTSA ODI #11097562
85,000 miles · May 3, 2018
Steering
A BOLT CONNECTING THE ALTERNATOR TO THE MOTOR HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS ISSUE RESULTED IN A RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED IN CALIFORNIA BACK IN 2013. HOWEVER, THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND HAS PUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AT RISK. I AM AWARE …
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A BOLT CONNECTING THE ALTERNATOR TO THE MOTOR HAS BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE SERPENTINE BELT TO COME OFF RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THIS ISSUE RESULTED IN A RECALL AND THE VEHICLE WAS ALLEGEDLY REPAIRED IN CALIFORNIA BACK IN 2013. HOWEVER, THIS HAS HAPPENED AGAIN AND HAS PUT THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AT RISK. I AM AWARE THAT THERE HAS BEEN AN INVESTIGATION THAT HAS BEEN OPENED IN ABOUT APRIL OF 2018 AND WE WANT OUR CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS INVESTIGATION. BMW IS CURRENTLY REFUSING TO COVER THE REPAIRS.
NHTSA ODI #11091513
79,000 miles · Sep 21, 2017
EngineSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THAT THE POWER MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE 'POWER LOSS PLEASE REDUCE SPEED' WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURN…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THAT THE POWER MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE 'POWER LOSS PLEASE REDUCE SPEED' WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IN THAT AREA, AND WAS NOT TOWED AT THE TIME. THE LOCAL DEALER (SANTA MONICA BMW, SANTA MONICA BLVD, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90401) WAS CONTACTED AT 310-829-3535 AND MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, WHERE THEY ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS DELIBERATED ON THE USE OF AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V550000 (STEERING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 79,000.
NHTSA ODI #11024812
60,000 miles · Jan 2, 2016
Electrical SystemSteering
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS I LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD COME OFF. BMW HAD ALREADY DONE A RECALL FOR THIS AND I DID UPON DEALER INSPECTION DISCOVER THE SAME BOLT SHEARED CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOT…
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS I LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR AND DISCOVERED THE SERPENTINE BELT HAD COME OFF. BMW HAD ALREADY DONE A RECALL FOR THIS AND I DID UPON DEALER INSPECTION DISCOVER THE SAME BOLT SHEARED CAUSING THE PROBLEM. THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS 12V550. I'M BEING CHARGED 700 HUNDRED DOLLARS NOW TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED.
NHTSA ODI #10817406
Mileage unknown · Jan 3, 2015
EngineSteering
WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LOSS POWER AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. ALL POWER STEERING WAS LOSS AS WELL. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE CAR RESTARTED ONCE, THEN LOSS POWER WHEN ONE TRIED TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME NO WARNING OR SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STAT…
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WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE LOSS POWER AND PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. ALL POWER STEERING WAS LOSS AS WELL. THANKFULLY I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. THE CAR RESTARTED ONCE, THEN LOSS POWER WHEN ONE TRIED TO ACCELERATE. THE CAR WOULD NOT RESTART. DURING THIS WHOLE TIME NO WARNING OR SERVICE LIGHTS CAME ON, THE VEHICLE STATUS SAID ALL SYSTEMS WERE OK, WHEN OBVIOUSLY THEY WERE NOT SINCE THE CAR JUST STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10669882
57,000 miles · Dec 2, 2014
Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER IDLER PULLEY BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW X5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LOWER IDLER PULLEY BOLT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V550000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING , STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. ...UPDATED 01/07/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE ARE OTHER POSTS WHERE PRIOR YEAR VEHICLES LIKE MY 2010 BMW X5 HAD RECALLS TO HAVE THE LOWER IDLER PULLEY REPLACED DUE TO POTENTIAL FAILURE. UPDATED 9/28/2015*JS
NHTSA ODI #10661614
29,000 miles · Feb 23, 2013
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
I WAS DRIVING MY X5, 90 MINUTES FROM HOME, WHEN I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS UNUSUALLY STIFF. IT WAS 5 DEGREES OUTSIDE, SO I ASSUMED IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TOO COLD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE, AND TURN ONTO THE NEAREST SIDE STREET. AT THAT POINT I GOT A CODE SAYING "BATTERY DISCHARGE". I ASSUMED IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO …
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I WAS DRIVING MY X5, 90 MINUTES FROM HOME, WHEN I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS UNUSUALLY STIFF. IT WAS 5 DEGREES OUTSIDE, SO I ASSUMED IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN TOO COLD. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE OVER TO THE RIGHT LANE, AND TURN ONTO THE NEAREST SIDE STREET. AT THAT POINT I GOT A CODE SAYING "BATTERY DISCHARGE". I ASSUMED IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE KEYLESS IGNITION, SO I SHUT IT OFF AND TRIED TO TURN IT BACK ON. IT DIDN'T WORK, AND IT GAVE ME THE SAME WARNING AGAIN. IN ADDITION, THE ONBOARD SYSTEM WAS GIVING MESSAGES OF EACH OF THE SYSTEMS THAT WAS SHUTTING DOWN, ULTIMATELY, WITH EVERYTHING SHUTTING OFF, INCLUDING THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS. I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED. AFTER THE DEALERSHIP LOOKED AT THE CAR THE NEXT DAY, THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS PART OF A RECALL FOR THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT. I LOOKED THIS UP, AND DISCOVERED THE LETTER DATED NOV. 26TH DESCRIBING THIS RECALL FROM BMW TO NHTSA. WE STARTED THE PURCHASING PROCESS OF THIS VEHICLE ON NOV. 26TH, ULTIMATELY PURCHASING IT ON NOV. 30TH. THE CARFAX DID NOT SHOW THIS RECALL REPAIR WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. MY DEALERSHIP IS CLAIMING THEY REPAIRED IT THAT WEEK, BEFORE WE PICKED IT UP, (AGAIN, NO MENTION OF A REPAIR). MY CONCERN IS THIS: IF IT WAS REPAIRED IN NOVEMBER, THIS REPAIR FAILED. IF THEY IGNORED THIS RECALL AND SOLD ME THE CAR, THAT WOULD BE NEGLIGENT. FURTHERMORE, WE HAD THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY 2013 FOR A TIRE ISSUE. IF THEY HAD NOT DONE THE REPAIR IN NOVEMBER, CERTAINLY THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR IT THEN. OBVIOUSLY THEY DIDN'T. NOW, THE CAR COMPLETELY FAILS, AND IS IN THE SHOP. THIS REPAIR TOOK 3 DAYS! I AM UNSURE OF THE SAFELY, AS WELL AS THIS FAILURE BEING JUST A PULLEY BOLT. I AM AWARE OF THE MOST RECENT RECALL OF FEB.19TH, FOR ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BUT AT THIS TIME, DOESN'T INCLUDE THE X5? THE PULLEY BOLT PROBLEM DOESN'T SEEM TO FULLY DESCRIBE THE LOSS OF STEERING AND POWER I EXPERIENCED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10499780
Official recalls
14Oct 20, 2023
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive35d, 2008-2012 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2007-2012 X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles equipped with non-desiccated, passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSPI-2) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until this remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 15, 2020
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 128i and 135i Convertibles, 128i, 135i, and M Coupes, 2007-2010 X3 30si and X3 xDrive30i, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i, 2007-2013 328i, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335is, 335i xDrive and M3 Coupes, 2006-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive and M3, 2009-2011 335D, 2006-2012 325xi, 328i, 328xi and 328i xDrive, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 2007-2013 328i, 335i, 335is, M3 Coupes, X5 30si, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 48i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d and 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles equipped with non-desiccated driver frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag. On X5 and X6 vehicles, only the inflator will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 14, 2019
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began March 14, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
May 23, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2009-2013 X5 xDrive 35d diesel vehicles. The engine idler pulley bolt may loosen over time and break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the idler pulley bolt with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began March 11, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Apr 18, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.
Consequence: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.
Jan 9, 2018
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and 2009-2013 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2010 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." BMW is also recalling certain 2007-2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xdrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X5 xDrive35d, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles ever registered in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 30, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 17, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall began February 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
May 25, 2016
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall began July 28, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Aug 7, 2013
BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 26, 2013. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Oct 20, 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 7-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 X5 SAV, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Apr 15, 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 M SAV VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT," THESE VEHICLE'S WERE EQUIPPED WITH SIDE MARKER LAMPS, BUT NOT THE POWER SUPPLY CABLES LEADING TO THE LAMPS. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE MARKER LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108.
Remedy: BMW WILL INSTALL POWER SUPPLY CABLES FOR THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LAMPS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 800-525-7417.
Jan 28, 2010
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 X5 AND X6 SPORT ACTIVITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 14, 2009 AND DECEMBER 16, 2009. IN THE UPPER RIGHT AREA OF THE WINDSHIELD, BONDING MAY BE INSUFFICIENT OVER A LENGTH OF APPROXIMATELY 50CM.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE CASE OF A ROLLOVER, THE STABILITY OF THE ROOF COULD BE AFFECTED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE WINDSHIELD AND THEN REINSTALL WITH THE PROPER BONDING FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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