TAKATA RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW IS DATED AND WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016. CALLED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS NUMBER 800-525-7417 SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MARCH WITH THE SAME REPLY THAT BMW HAS NO PARTS AND DOESN'T KNOW ANY MORE. IT IS NOW THE END OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 WITH NO RESOLUTION AND A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION STILL EXISTS. T…
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TAKATA RECALL NOTICE FROM BMW IS DATED AND WAS RECEIVED IN MARCH 2016. CALLED BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS NUMBER 800-525-7417 SEVERAL TIMES SINCE MARCH WITH THE SAME REPLY THAT BMW HAS NO PARTS AND DOESN'T KNOW ANY MORE. IT IS NOW THE END OF SEPTEMBER, 2016 WITH NO RESOLUTION AND A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION STILL EXISTS. THIS IS TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM A WELL KNOWN CAR MANUFACTURER, LEAVING CUSTOMERS TO EITHER NOT DRIVE THEIR CAR FOR AN UNDETERMINABLE TIME OR RISK THE HAZARD OF A DEADLY EXPLOSION OF A KNOWN FAULTY AIR BAG. PLEASE ADVISE AT ONCE ANY REMEDY! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10908304
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL. THIS IS TAKING WAY TOO LONG TO RESOLVE FOR AFFECTED BMW VEHICLES.
NHTSA ODI #10897392
Mileage unknown · Aug 2, 2016
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 135I. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V071000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
NHTSA ODI #10892455
59,000 miles · Apr 26, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL...RECENTLY HAD THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE REPLACED. AT A COST TO ME. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THIS IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. IS THIS PART OF THE PROBLEM WITH TAKATA AIRBAGS OR IS IT SEPARATE MANY THANKS. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10861473
Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2016
Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL , I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA JUST SAW MY VIN IN FEBRUARY UPDATE.I HAVE JUST PARKED THE CAR, AS YOU THE HUMIDITY IN THE SUMER HEAR IS VERY HIGH. DEALER COGGINS BMW FORT PIERCE SAYS THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN PARTS TO FIX WILL BE AVAILABLE.PLEASE HELP.
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.
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 1-SERIES VEHICLES. IN A CRASH OF SUFFICIENT SEVERITY, DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PRE-TENSIONER AND LOAD-LIMITER OCCURS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE INSULATION AROUND THE PRE-TENSIONER COULD IGNITE.
Remedy: VEHICLES PRODUCED UP THROUGH DECEMBER 2009 WILL RECEIVE NEW FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR UNITS AND A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS, WHILE VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN JANUARY 2010 AND MAY 2010 WILL RECEIVE A MODIFICATION TO THE SOUND INSULATION NEAR THE UNITS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
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