NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints
20 reportsClear category filter75,000 miles · Nov 25, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
MY BMW DOES NOT IDLE SMOOTH , IT HESITATES LIKE IT IS CHOKING ON GAS, ITS IDLE GAUGE GOES FROM 0 TO 15 CONSTANTLY. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAD IT TUNES=D UP AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. IT HAS LITTLE POWER ON AND OFF. YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE HARD TO GET IT TO GO UP HILLS AND IT IS NOT A SMOOTH SHIFT W…
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MY BMW DOES NOT IDLE SMOOTH , IT HESITATES LIKE IT IS CHOKING ON GAS, ITS IDLE GAUGE GOES FROM 0 TO 15 CONSTANTLY. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. I HAD IT TUNES=D UP AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. IT HAS LITTLE POWER ON AND OFF. YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE HARD TO GET IT TO GO UP HILLS AND IT IS NOT A SMOOTH SHIFT WHEN YOUR RIDING IT HARD TO GET THE IDLE UP TO PAR TO GO FASTER.
NHTSA ODI #11282380
86,000 miles · Jul 20, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
12/24/2018 FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WARNING COMES ON WHILE DRIVING INDICATION VEHICLE WHILE SHUT OFF EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS I AM DRIVING ON THE NJ TURNPIKE FORCED TO PULL OVER BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND DOES NOT START!!! 01/2019 I HAVE HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, 03/2019 FUEL PUMP REPLACED AGAIN AND THIS V…
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12/24/2018 FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WARNING COMES ON WHILE DRIVING INDICATION VEHICLE WHILE SHUT OFF EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS I AM DRIVING ON THE NJ TURNPIKE FORCED TO PULL OVER BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND DOES NOT START!!! 01/2019 I HAVE HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, 03/2019 FUEL PUMP REPLACED AGAIN AND THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES 05/2019 AND AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY. LAST FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION JUNE 2019 I HAVE NOT DRIVEN VEHICLE IN 3 WEEKS NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. EACH INCIDENTS HAS BEEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHERE SPEED LIMIT IS 65MPH.
NHTSA ODI #11233562
86,000 miles · Jul 20, 2019
Fuel/propulsion System
12/24/2018 FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WARNING COMES ON WHILE DRIVING INDICATION VEHICLE WHILE SHUT OFF EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS I AM DRIVING ON THE NJ TURNPIKE FORCED TO PULL OVER BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND DOES NOT START!!! 01/2019 I HAVE HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, 03/2019 FUEL PUMP REPLACED AGAIN AND THIS V…
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12/24/2018 FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WARNING COMES ON WHILE DRIVING INDICATION VEHICLE WHILE SHUT OFF EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS I AM DRIVING ON THE NJ TURNPIKE FORCED TO PULL OVER BEFORE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN AND DOES NOT START!!! 01/2019 I HAVE HAD NEW FUEL PUMP INSTALLED AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, 03/2019 FUEL PUMP REPLACED AGAIN AND THIS VEHICLE HAS SHUT DOWN 2 ADDITIONAL TIMES 05/2019 AND AGAIN WHILE DRIVING ON THE PARKWAY. LAST FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION JUNE 2019 I HAVE NOT DRIVEN VEHICLE IN 3 WEEKS NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. EACH INCIDENTS HAS BEEN ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHERE SPEED LIMIT IS 65MPH.
NHTSA ODI #11233560
70,000 miles · Jun 3, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion System
3-TIMES THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF BY THE COMPUTER WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE STREETS. CAR INFO SAYS "FUEL PUMP, SERVICE SOON" AND THEN THE CAR WON'T START FOR AN HOUR. FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW CENTER AND THEY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. NEXT DAY, FUEL ALL OVER OUR GARAGE. TOOK IT BACK FOR THE…
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3-TIMES THE CAR'S ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF BY THE COMPUTER WHILE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AND THE STREETS. CAR INFO SAYS "FUEL PUMP, SERVICE SOON" AND THEN THE CAR WON'T START FOR AN HOUR. FIRST TIME WE TOOK IT TO BEVERLY HILLS BMW CENTER AND THEY REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. NEXT DAY, FUEL ALL OVER OUR GARAGE. TOOK IT BACK FOR THEM TO SECURE IT BETTER.NEXT MORNING WE GOT GAS ALL OVER THE GARAGE AGAIN. I HAD TO SECURE THE FUEL PUMP. I'M NOT CONFIDENT IN THE SERVICE AT BMW CENTERS BUT I REALLY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR TURNING OFF WHILE YOUR IN THE FAST LINE ON THE FREEWAY. WE WERE ALMOST HIT BY A TRUCK THE THIRD TIME IT STOPPED.
NHTSA ODI #11217599
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemUnknown Or Other
7 RECALL ITEMS ON MY VEHICLE :-( CALING BMW CONSTANTLY TO GET AN UPDATE ON THE PARTS NEEDED SO I CAN TAKE MY CAR IN AND IT'S NOT HAPPENING... IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND A HALF ND NOTHING. BLOWER MOTOR WIRING: THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE WIRING FOR THE SYSTEM, KNOWN AS THE BLOWER-MOTOR, THAT CONTROLS AIR FLOW FOR THE HEATING AND AI…
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7 RECALL ITEMS ON MY VEHICLE :-( CALING BMW CONSTANTLY TO GET AN UPDATE ON THE PARTS NEEDED SO I CAN TAKE MY CAR IN AND IT'S NOT HAPPENING... IT'S BEEN OVER A YEAR AND A HALF ND NOTHING. BLOWER MOTOR WIRING: THIS RECALL INVOLVES THE WIRING FOR THE SYSTEM, KNOWN AS THE BLOWER-MOTOR, THAT CONTROLS AIR FLOW FOR THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. OVER TIME, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE WIRING AND THIS SYSTEM COULD DETERIORATE AND, IN RARE CASES, COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING. POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE HEATER : THIS RECALL INVOLVES AN ENGINE COMPONENT KNOWN AS THE POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE HEATER. THE PCV VALVE HEATER MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PRODUCED TO SPECIFICATIONS. OVER TIME, IT COULD DETERIORATE AND, IN RARE CASES, COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING.F OVERHEATING OCCURS, THEN IN RARE CASES, THIS COULD LEAD TO MELTING OF THE PCV VALVE. IN EXTREMELY RARE CASES, THIS COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. RECALL 17V676000- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING -MAY CAUSE FIRE EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS OFF. RECALL 16V071000- AIRBAG FRONTAL DRIVAR SIDE INFLATOR MODULE-IN CRASH THE INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE WITH METAL FRAGMENTS. RECALL 11V476000: POWER TRAIN DRIVELINE DRIVESHAFT- IF BOLTS LOOSEN COULD LEASE TO LOSS OF POWER TO FRONT WHEEL AND VEHICLE BREAKDOWN/CRASH. RECALL 17V683000 -COMPONENT ENGINE AND COOLING, EMISSION CONTROL CRANK CASE, ELECTRICL SHORT WILL CAUSE PARTS WITHIN PCV VALVE TO MELT INCREASING RISK OF FIRE. RECALL 12E029000 -ENGINE AND COOLING SYSTEM FAN-FA MOTOR CAN BECOME INOPERATIVE OR CIRCUTITBOARD TO OVERHEAT CAUING ENGINE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT TO CATCH FIRE. RECALL 13V044000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM -LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWER FAIL -VEHICLE CAN STALL UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASING RISK OF CRASH. RECALL 14V176000 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE- IF THE BOLTS LOSSEN OR BREAK, THE ENGINE MAY HAVE REDUCED POWER OR STALL INCREASING RISK OF CRASH
NHTSA ODI #11110098
117,000 miles · Apr 3, 2018
EngineFuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "CAR ON THE ROCK" ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED THREE TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "CAR ON THE ROCK" ICON ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 117,000.
NHTSA ODI #11082705
105,000 miles · Oct 17, 2017
Fuel/propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 BMW 328I. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION MESSAGE ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
NHTSA ODI #11034058
55,000 miles · Mar 6, 2017
Air BagsFuel/propulsion SystemSteeringCrash
HAD SEVERAL RECALLS SENT BUT EVERYTIME I CONTACT AND TOOK MY CAR . BMW STATED THAT PARTS ARE NOT IN. BEEN 2 YEARS, SO I WAS STILL PAYING AND THEN TOLD UNTIL GET GET FIXED. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE ON A CAR THEY KNEW WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND DID NOT FOR 2 YEARS. TOOK CAR AGAIN IN 2/2017. SAME ANSWER. NOW THEY WANT TO TAKE CARE AND…
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HAD SEVERAL RECALLS SENT BUT EVERYTIME I CONTACT AND TOOK MY CAR . BMW STATED THAT PARTS ARE NOT IN. BEEN 2 YEARS, SO I WAS STILL PAYING AND THEN TOLD UNTIL GET GET FIXED. NO PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE ON A CAR THEY KNEW WAS A SAFETY HAZARD AND DID NOT FOR 2 YEARS. TOOK CAR AGAIN IN 2/2017. SAME ANSWER. NOW THEY WANT TO TAKE CARE AND CHARGE ME DUE TO THEIR LACK TO SERVICE MY BMW , WHICH IS A SAFETY HAZARD TO DRIVE
NHTSA ODI #10958742
53,000 miles · Jan 31, 2017
EngineFuel/propulsion System
MY 2011 BMW 328I (I AM ORIGINAL OWNER) HAS ~53000 MILES BUT IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ENGINE MISFIRING, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION. CAR ALMOST STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES INDICATE IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG ISSUES BUT THIS IS NOT USUAL FOR A CAR WITH ONLY ABOUT 53000 MILES. …
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MY 2011 BMW 328I (I AM ORIGINAL OWNER) HAS ~53000 MILES BUT IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS SUCH AS ENGINE MISFIRING, ROUGH IDLE, LOSS IN POWER AND ACCELERATION. CAR ALMOST STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY A COUPLE OF TIMES. THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES INDICATE IGNITION COIL AND SPARK PLUG ISSUES BUT THIS IS NOT USUAL FOR A CAR WITH ONLY ABOUT 53000 MILES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE IF THERE'S ANY KNOWN ISSUES WITH THESE COMPONENTS.
NHTSA ODI #10948667
623,000 miles · Feb 8, 2016
Fuel/propulsion System
DRIVING AT 50 MPH CAR SLOW DOWN AND STALL ON SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI #10824822
Official recalls
7Jul 3, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
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: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Air Bags:frontal
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (324i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi), 2006-2012 3 Series Sportswagon (325xi, 328i, 328xi), and 2009-2011 3 Series Sedan (335d) vehicles. The original steering wheel may have been replaced with a sport or M-sport steering wheel equipped with an inflator that can explode during deployment.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the driver's air bag module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 30, 2024. 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.
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 25, 2017
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2011 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi and M3, 2007-2011 328i xDrive, 335i xDrive and 335is and 2009-2011 335d vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors for the system that controls air flow for the heating and air conditioning system may overheat.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Apr 10, 2014
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Feb 7, 2013
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Electrical System
BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through September 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sedans manufactured March 2007 through October 2011; 2007-2011 3-Series sports wagons manufactured March 2007 through June 2011; and 2009-2011 Z4 vehicles manufactured March 2009 through June 2011. In February 2013, BMW recalled 504,545 vehicles. In July 2013, BMW informed the agency that it was adding 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 vehicles, representing an additional 12,094 vehicles. The total number of vehicles being recalled is now 516,791. The connector for the positive battery cable connector and the corresponding terminal on the fuse box may degrade over time. Over time, the high current flow and heat from electrical resistance may lead to a breakage of the connection, and a loss of electrical power to the vehicle.
Consequence: If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive battery cable connector and secure it with an improved method, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Sep 15, 2011
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 328I XDRIVE AND 335I XDRIVE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2011, THROUGH JULY 29, 2011. THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. IF THE BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION, THEY MAY BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN, IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF POWER TO THE FRONT WHEELS AND ULTIMATELY A VEHICLE BREAKDOWN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT ATTACHMENT BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
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