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92 reportsClear category filter49,000 miles · Aug 6, 2019
Engine
BMW X5 M 2012 E70 ENGINE FAILURE (S63). MILAGE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS 49,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT ON A BUSY ROADWAY & COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA REFUSED TO HELP IN ANY WAY. ENGINE REPAIR FROM THE BMW DEALERSHIP WAS QU…
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BMW X5 M 2012 E70 ENGINE FAILURE (S63). MILAGE ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF FAILURE WAS 49,000 MILES. THE VEHICLE STOPPED FUNCTIONING WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AT ON A BUSY ROADWAY & COULD HAVE LEAD TO A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA REFUSED TO HELP IN ANY WAY. ENGINE REPAIR FROM THE BMW DEALERSHIP WAS QUOTED AT $38,000.
NHTSA ODI #11241911
80,500 miles · Jul 31, 2019
Engine
I HAD THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT RECALL SERVICE (RECALL NOTICE # 18V-336) COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL BMW DEALER ON MARCH 30, 2019. WHILE DRIVING ON JULY 27, I HEARD A SOFT "CLUNK", THEN THE A/C & POWER STEERING QUICKLY FAILED AND I RECEIVED THE "CHARGING MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE. I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY WAY OUT OF TRAFFIC TO A STRIP CENT…
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I HAD THE IDLER PULLEY BOLT RECALL SERVICE (RECALL NOTICE # 18V-336) COMPLETED BY THE LOCAL BMW DEALER ON MARCH 30, 2019. WHILE DRIVING ON JULY 27, I HEARD A SOFT "CLUNK", THEN THE A/C & POWER STEERING QUICKLY FAILED AND I RECEIVED THE "CHARGING MALFUNCTION" MESSAGE. I PROCEEDED TO MAKE MY WAY OUT OF TRAFFIC TO A STRIP CENTER AHEAD OF ME, AND RECEIVED A "LOW COOLANT" MESSAGE AT THAT TIME. I STOPPED THE CAR, AND OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT 4 HOURS (WHILE WAITING FOR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE) THE MAJORITY OF THE COOLANT, MIXED WITH WHAT I BELIEVED TO BE OIL, DRAINED OUT ALL OVER THE PARKING LOT. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT BMW MECHANIC, AND JULY 30, 2019, HE INFORMED ME THAT THE BOLT THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED UNDER THE RECALL HAD SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. AS HE EXPLAINED TO ME, THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS SHREDDED AS A RESULT, AND THE COOLANT HOSES WERE RIPPED LOOSE AND SUCKED INTO THE VEHICLE'S HARMONIC BALANCER. HE ALSO STATED IT APPEARS THE SERPENTINE BELT WRAPPED ITSELF AROUND ONE OF THE TURBO OIL FEED LINES WHEN IT BROKE AND RIPPED IT IN HALF. HIS IMMEDIATE RECOMMENDATION WAS TO TOW IT TO THE DEALER THAT PERFORMED THE RECALL SERVICE, WHERE IT NOW SITS AS OF THIS MORNING, JULY 31, 2019.
NHTSA ODI #11240825
69,000 miles · Jul 12, 2019
EnginePower TrainSteering
HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP AT 58,000 MILES. CAR IS SPEWING EXHAUST, AND ACCELERATION AND STEERING ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, LIKELY DUE TO UJOINT AND/OR WORN CONTROL ARM, WHICH I NOTICED WERE RECALLED FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT LISTED AS A RECALL FOR MY CAR/VIN. NEED TO RESEAL CRANKCASE JOINTING SURFACES. CAR HAS 8 RECALLS LISTED O…
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HAD TO REPLACE WATER PUMP AT 58,000 MILES. CAR IS SPEWING EXHAUST, AND ACCELERATION AND STEERING ARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY, LIKELY DUE TO UJOINT AND/OR WORN CONTROL ARM, WHICH I NOTICED WERE RECALLED FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT LISTED AS A RECALL FOR MY CAR/VIN. NEED TO RESEAL CRANKCASE JOINTING SURFACES. CAR HAS 8 RECALLS LISTED ON KBB, BUT BMW ONLY HAS RECORD OF 5 RECALLS. I DO NOT HAVE RECORDS OF REPAIRS THAT WERE DONE ON CAR BEFORE PURCHASE IN NOV. OF 2014. CAR CURRENTLY HAS 69,000 MILES AND IS DRIVING HORRIBLY
NHTSA ODI #11231411
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2019
Engine
I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2/27/19 BY 4/10/19, TWICE THE ENGINE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN OFF AND FORCED ITSELF IN PARK. THIS HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE IN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY STREET. THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING SO I TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC FOUND METAL FLAKES IN THE OIL THE …
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I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2/27/19 BY 4/10/19, TWICE THE ENGINE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND TURN OFF AND FORCED ITSELF IN PARK. THIS HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE LANE IN TRAFFIC ON A BUSY STREET. THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING SO I TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC FOUND METAL FLAKES IN THE OIL THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN.
NHTSA ODI #11231212
114,000 miles · Jun 12, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THE OVERHEATED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO BMW OF ONTARIO (LOCATED AT 1301 AUTO CENTER DR, ONTARIO, CA 917…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT AND THE OVERHEATED WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED UNTIL THE VEHICLE COOLED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO BMW OF ONTARIO (LOCATED AT 1301 AUTO CENTER DR, ONTARIO, CA 91761, (909) 402-3052) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND LEAKING ALL OVER THE CIRCUIT BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
NHTSA ODI #11219512
90,000 miles · May 20, 2019
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND EGR SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF KANSAS CITY (816-895-6228, LOCATED AT 1200 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW X5. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND EGR SYSTEM INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BMW OF KANSAS CITY (816-895-6228, LOCATED AT 1200 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114) WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #11208607
63,000 miles · May 16, 2019
Engine
I HAVE 2012 BMW X5 35D, TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON , BMW DEALER SAID THE EGR COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $1800 = TOO FIX. BMW DID A RECALL ON THE 2013 TO 2017 MODELS. MY POINT IS WHY WASN'T THE ALL 35D'S INCLUDED? ALL HAVE THE SAME ERG COOLER! BMW AND NHTSA SHOULD REVISE THIS RECALL. DID IT FOR NOS SENSORS. DO THE RIGHT T…
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I HAVE 2012 BMW X5 35D, TRANSMISSION LIGHT CAME ON , BMW DEALER SAID THE EGR COOLER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. COST $1800 = TOO FIX. BMW DID A RECALL ON THE 2013 TO 2017 MODELS. MY POINT IS WHY WASN'T THE ALL 35D'S INCLUDED? ALL HAVE THE SAME ERG COOLER! BMW AND NHTSA SHOULD REVISE THIS RECALL. DID IT FOR NOS SENSORS. DO THE RIGHT THING, JUST MAKES SENSE.
NHTSA ODI #11208044
39,000 miles · Apr 8, 2019
Engine
ON 2017 OCT 8TH, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR HAD A RED MESSAGE SAYING THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED AND I NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN FOR AROUND 30 MIN. THERE WERE CARS PASSING BY IN 80 MILES RIGHT BY US. IT WAS TERRIFYING. FELT LIKE A CAR COULD CRA…
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ON 2017 OCT 8TH, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR HAD A RED MESSAGE SAYING THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED AND I NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAR IMMEDIATELY. I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE TO COOL DOWN FOR AROUND 30 MIN. THERE WERE CARS PASSING BY IN 80 MILES RIGHT BY US. IT WAS TERRIFYING. FELT LIKE A CAR COULD CRASH INTO US ANY MOMENT. I HAD TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND STOP AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE EVERY 5 MIN TO COME BACK HOME. 20 MIN DRIVE ALMOST TOOK ME 2 HOURS. I HAD MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH NO AC. IT WAS ONLY A MONTH AFTER I PUT THE CAR IN SERVICE AND PAID $3086 FOR MAINTENANCE. I TOOK IT INTO BMW SERVICE AND PAID $2041 TO GET THE WATER PUMP FIXED. BMW SERVICE SAID THAT THEY CANNOT DO ANYTHING UNTIL THE CAR BREAKES DOWN AND HAVE THE MESSAGE ON. WHICH MEANS ALL POTENTIAL BMW COULD HAVE A POSSIBILITY OF BREAKING DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE REASON I'M FILING THIS IS THAT JUST LAST WEEK I PUT THE CAR INTO SERVICE AND IN THE COURSE OF REASEARCHING I CAME ACROSS THE FACT THAT BMW X5 WATER PUMP WAS RECALLED IN 2018. I CONTACTED BMW AND THEY SAY MY SPECIFIC VIN WAS NOT AFFECTED. BUT IT LOOKS LIKE AS MAJORITY OF THE BMW AND MINI WATER PUMPS WERE RECALLED, THEY HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL ISSUE WITH THE WATER PUMPS. IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE WHEN MY WATER PUMP ACTUALLY BROKE AT 37000 MILEAGE IT'S NOT RELATED A DEFECT AT ALL. ALSO AS ESPECIALLY THEY CANNOT PREVENT THIS ISSUE MY CASE CLEARLY SHOWS HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO HAVE A WATER PUMP FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. PLS REVIEW MY CASE AND ISSUE A RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11194541
128,000 miles · Mar 21, 2019
EngineUnknown Or Other
ON 2018 THE ENGINE'S IDLER PULLEY BOLT FAIL. THE VEHICLE LOSE THE POWER AND DON'T RUN. I HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH BMW AGENCY ON TUCSON ARIZONA, BUT THEY NEVER CAN HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM. THEY ALWAYS SAY THE SAME 'WE CAN'T DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I'M VERY FUSTRATED BECAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. FINALLY I VISITED ANOTHE…
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ON 2018 THE ENGINE'S IDLER PULLEY BOLT FAIL. THE VEHICLE LOSE THE POWER AND DON'T RUN. I HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WITH BMW AGENCY ON TUCSON ARIZONA, BUT THEY NEVER CAN HELP WITH THIS PROBLEM. THEY ALWAYS SAY THE SAME 'WE CAN'T DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I'M VERY FUSTRATED BECAUSE THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE. FINALLY I VISITED ANOTHER MECHANIC TO FIX MY VEHICLE. I ALREADY SPEND MONEY TO FIX THE PROBLEM, AND YOU COMPANY JUST GIVE ME EXCUSES. I'M VERY UPSET WITH THE SERVICE, VERY BAD SERVICE. SOMETIMES THE PERSONE BY PHONE TELL ME THAT HE WOULD SEE HOW HE CAN HELP ME, AND HE GOING TO CALL ME BACK AND NEVER HAPPENED. THE LAST TIME ONE PERSON OF CUSTOMER SERVICE HER NAME AMALIA PHONE NUMBER +16614322897 TRIED TO HELP ME, BUT INSTEAD HE TOLD ME THAT I OWE YOU 150 DLLS. I'M JUST TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN GOOD CONDITIONS FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. AND SEE IF YOU GOING TO HELP ME TO GET SOME MONEY BACK THAT I ALREADY SPEND OF MY POCKET. THANK YOU !!
NHTSA ODI #11190409
95,300 miles · Feb 23, 2019
Engine
I FIND IT DOWN RIGHT UNCONSCIENABLE THAT BMW IS ALLOWED TO HAVE AN OPEN RECALL THAT MAY CUSE A CRASH UNRESOLVED MONTHS AFTER NOTIFICATION. ON THURSDAY 2/22/19 WHILE ON MY WAY TO AN EVENT WHEN THE OCCURENCE MATERIALIZED. I LOST STEERING AND ENGINE FUNCTION ON A 2 PLUS MILE WINDING COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY. THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD …
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I FIND IT DOWN RIGHT UNCONSCIENABLE THAT BMW IS ALLOWED TO HAVE AN OPEN RECALL THAT MAY CUSE A CRASH UNRESOLVED MONTHS AFTER NOTIFICATION. ON THURSDAY 2/22/19 WHILE ON MY WAY TO AN EVENT WHEN THE OCCURENCE MATERIALIZED. I LOST STEERING AND ENGINE FUNCTION ON A 2 PLUS MILE WINDING COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY. THROUGH THE GRACE OF GOD I REMAINED CALM AND FORCIBLY AND MIRACULOUSLY VEER AWAY FROM A DITCH. HAD I BEEN ON A HIGHWAY WHICH WAS A REAL POSSIBILITY THAT DAY, A SUDDEN SLOWING DOWN WOULD HAVE BEEN LIFE ENDING. I AM TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THIS COMPLAINT TO HOPEFULLY PREVENT SOMEONE ELSE THAT MAY NOT HAVE THE SAME OUTCOME AS I DID. I WAS ABLE TO SLOWLY MAKE IT TO THE PARKING LOT WHILE HAVING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE SUMMONED BY MY SON, WHO I HAD SURRENDIPITOUSLY DIAED BEFORE I HEARD THE "POP" UNDER THE CAR, WHICH I INITIALLY THOUGHT WAS FROM RUNNING OVER A ROCK. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP, ITHE FOLLOWING DAY RECEIVED A VOICEMAIL RESPONSE TO MY INQUIRY THAT IT WAS DUE TO THE JULY 2017 PULEY RECALL THAT DOES IMPACT STEERING AND MAY LEAD TO A CRASH. SAD. CURRENT REMEDY IS AN OFFER FOR A RENTAL WITH REXPENSES COVERED WITH NO ETA OF THE RECALLED PART REPLACEMENT. I MUST SAY I AM EXTREMELY DISTRUSTFUL AT THIS TIME OF AN ADEQUATE RESOLUTION, TO THE POINT OF A TRADE IN REQUEST. I HAVE ALSO ASKED FOR THE MANAGER TO GET BACK TO ME. THANKS.
NHTSA ODI #11182144
Official recalls
10Jan 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.
Mar 2, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC, (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2013 X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2011-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles, and 2011 x6 ActiveHybrid Vehicles. Water and debris may enter the front driveshaft's universal joint, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the joint's failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the front universal joint fails, the front wheels would not be driven, affecting vehicle traction. Additionally, continued driving of the vehicle with a broken front universal joint may damage other components. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 10, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2012 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M 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 2009 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i, and X5 M vehicles, 2008-2009 X6 xDrive 35i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, and 2009 X5 xDrive35d 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." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, BMW is recalling certain 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M vehicles, and 2008 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. 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 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 the remedy is performed. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed March 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Jun 13, 2012
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE AND 2013 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. DUE TO A MACHINING ERROR OF THE STEERING GEAR SURFACE, POWER STEERING FLUID MAY LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN SPRAY ONTO HOT EXHAUST PARTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Jan 23, 2012
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 X5 XDRIVE 35I SPORTS ACTIVITY VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 21, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, ENGAGEMENT OF THE TRANSMISSIONS PARKING LOCK MAY NOT OCCUR EVEN IF THE P POSITION HAS BEEN SELECTED AND IS DISPLAYED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS IN PARK AND DOES NOT USE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ18001 · Idler Pulley Bolt Failure
Opened Apr 18, 2018 · Closed Dec 1, 2018
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, which affects approximately 33,214 vehicles built from March 12, 2008 through June 27, 2013, corrects the remedy and expands the scope of a prior BMW recall (12V-550) which addressed idle pulley bolt failure in approximately 29,800 MY 2009 through 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles built from September 1, 2008 through November 15, 2012. BMW's analysis indicates that due to a number of contributing factors it is possible that the bolt's pre-stressing force could drop to an extent that it results in the bolt becoming loosened over time. A loosening of the bolt could cause additional bending stress on top of the bolt. As a result, the bolt could break. If this were to happen, then a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur.If there were a loss of power steering assist, manual steering capability would be retained, although the effort required to steer the vehicle would be greater, and therefore may increase the risk of crash.ODI's analysis of the complaints it has received from the public (VOQ's) and BMW complaint data submitted in response to the information request letter for RQ18-001 identified a total of 93 unique VIN reports alleging failure of the idler pulley bolt after recall 12V-550 was completed on the vehicle, including 31 VOQ's and 72 BMW consumer complaints (5 complaints received by NHTSA and BMW, 3 unique VIN's submitted multiple complaints to BMW, and 1 unique VIN submitted multiple complaints to NHTSA).BMW is developing a new idler pulley fastening system as the remedy for 18V-336.The remedy is planned to begin in February 2019.Based on BMW's safety recall, this recall query is closed.The 31 VOQ's referenced in this resume are: 10499780, 10559422, 10579534, 10655424, 10661614, 10702323, 10819617, 10903433, 10948014, 10984353, 11002447, 11010667, 11013643, 11041551, 11054759, 11054909, 11066063, 11083479, 11097562, 11098865, 11113332, 11128649, 11130277, 10552773, 10817406, 10937632, 10956710, 11032006, 11042259, 11063010, 11091513.
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Steering
In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, which affects approximately 33,214 vehicles built from March 12, 2008 through June 27, 2013, corrects the remedy and expands the scope of a prior BMW recall (12V-550) which addressed idle pulley bolt failure in approximately 29,800 MY 2009 through 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles built from September 1, 2008 through November 15, 2012. BMW's analysis indicates that due to a number of contributing factors it is possible that the bolt's pre-stressing force could drop to an extent that it results in the bolt becoming loosened over time. A loosening of the bolt could cause additional bending stress on top of the bolt. As a result, the bolt could break. If this were to happen, then a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur.If there were a loss of power steering assist, manual steering capability would be retained, although the effort required to steer the vehicle would be greater, and therefore may increase the risk of crash.ODI's analysis of the complaints it has received from the public (VOQ's) and BMW complaint data submitted in response to the information request letter for RQ18-001 identified a total of 93 unique VIN reports alleging failure of the idler pulley bolt after recall 12V-550 was completed on the vehicle, including 31 VOQ's and 72 BMW consumer complaints (5 complaints received by NHTSA and BMW, 3 unique VIN's submitted multiple complaints to BMW, and 1 unique VIN submitted multiple complaints to NHTSA).BMW is developing a new idler pulley fastening system as the remedy for 18V-336.The remedy is planned to begin in February 2019.Based on BMW's safety recall, this recall query is closed.The 31 VOQ's referenced in this resume are: 10499780, 10559422, 10579534, 10655424, 10661614, 10702323, 10819617, 10903433, 10948014, 10984353, 11002447, 11010667, 11013643, 11041551, 11054759, 11054909, 11066063, 11083479, 11097562, 11098865, 11113332, 11128649, 11130277, 10552773, 10817406, 10937632, 10956710, 11032006, 11042259, 11063010, 11091513.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, which affects approximately 33,214 vehicles built from March 12, 2008 through June 27, 2013, corrects the remedy and expands the scope of a prior BMW recall (12V-550) which addressed idle pulley bolt failure in approximately 29,800 MY 2009 through 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles built from September 1, 2008 through November 15, 2012. BMW's analysis indicates that due to a number of contributing factors it is possible that the bolt's pre-stressing force could drop to an extent that it results in the bolt becoming loosened over time. A loosening of the bolt could cause additional bending stress on top of the bolt. As a result, the bolt could break. If this were to happen, then a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur.If there were a loss of power steering assist, manual steering capability would be retained, although the effort required to steer the vehicle would be greater, and therefore may increase the risk of crash.ODI's analysis of the complaints it has received from the public (VOQ's) and BMW complaint data submitted in response to the information request letter for RQ18-001 identified a total of 93 unique VIN reports alleging failure of the idler pulley bolt after recall 12V-550 was completed on the vehicle, including 31 VOQ's and 72 BMW consumer complaints (5 complaints received by NHTSA and BMW, 3 unique VIN's submitted multiple complaints to BMW, and 1 unique VIN submitted multiple complaints to NHTSA).BMW is developing a new idler pulley fastening system as the remedy for 18V-336.The remedy is planned to begin in February 2019.Based on BMW's safety recall, this recall query is closed.The 31 VOQ's referenced in this resume are: 10499780, 10559422, 10579534, 10655424, 10661614, 10702323, 10819617, 10903433, 10948014, 10984353, 11002447, 11010667, 11013643, 11041551, 11054759, 11054909, 11066063, 11083479, 11097562, 11098865, 11113332, 11128649, 11130277, 10552773, 10817406, 10937632, 10956710, 11032006, 11042259, 11063010, 11091513.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
In a May 23, 2018 letter, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of a safety defect that may result in the loss of power steering assist in certain model year (MY) 2009 through 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles (Recall 18V-336). The recall, which affects approximately 33,214 vehicles built from March 12, 2008 through June 27, 2013, corrects the remedy and expands the scope of a prior BMW recall (12V-550) which addressed idle pulley bolt failure in approximately 29,800 MY 2009 through 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d vehicles built from September 1, 2008 through November 15, 2012. BMW's analysis indicates that due to a number of contributing factors it is possible that the bolt's pre-stressing force could drop to an extent that it results in the bolt becoming loosened over time. A loosening of the bolt could cause additional bending stress on top of the bolt. As a result, the bolt could break. If this were to happen, then a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur.If there were a loss of power steering assist, manual steering capability would be retained, although the effort required to steer the vehicle would be greater, and therefore may increase the risk of crash.ODI's analysis of the complaints it has received from the public (VOQ's) and BMW complaint data submitted in response to the information request letter for RQ18-001 identified a total of 93 unique VIN reports alleging failure of the idler pulley bolt after recall 12V-550 was completed on the vehicle, including 31 VOQ's and 72 BMW consumer complaints (5 complaints received by NHTSA and BMW, 3 unique VIN's submitted multiple complaints to BMW, and 1 unique VIN submitted multiple complaints to NHTSA).BMW is developing a new idler pulley fastening system as the remedy for 18V-336.The remedy is planned to begin in February 2019.Based on BMW's safety recall, this recall query is closed.The 31 VOQ's referenced in this resume are: 10499780, 10559422, 10579534, 10655424, 10661614, 10702323, 10819617, 10903433, 10948014, 10984353, 11002447, 11010667, 11013643, 11041551, 11054759, 11054909, 11066063, 11083479, 11097562, 11098865, 11113332, 11128649, 11130277, 10552773, 10817406, 10937632, 10956710, 11032006, 11042259, 11063010, 11091513.
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