IllustrationTIMING CHAIN PROBLEMS, THE CAR STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD
2012 BMW 328I
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2012 BMW 328I do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 98.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
110–25K
1225–50K
1350–75K
1475–100K
27100–150K
2150K+
79 reports with mileage · 51 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 23 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
130 reportsI WAS ABOUT A QUARTER MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN MY 2012 328 N20 BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. THE CAR ALSO STARTED TO IDLE VERY ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY BMW MECHANIC AND THEY DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN. THEY VERIFIED A NOISE AND A VERY LOOSE TIMING CHAIN. TIMING …
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I WAS ABOUT A QUARTER MILE FROM MY HOME WHEN MY 2012 328 N20 BEGAN TO MAKE A LOUD SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE. THE CAR ALSO STARTED TO IDLE VERY ROUGH. CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS WENT OFF. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY BMW MECHANIC AND THEY DIAGNOSED AN ISSUE WITH THE TIMING CHAIN. THEY VERIFIED A NOISE AND A VERY LOOSE TIMING CHAIN. TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AT A HIGH COST. MILEAGE IS 127500.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER 30 MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND HE DROVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED 2 WEEKS LATER, HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER 30 MINUTES THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND HE DROVE TO HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT STATED 2 WEEKS LATER, HE WAS UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V044000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
ON 7/10/2020 VEHICLE WAS BACKED IN AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. WE HAD A HEAVY RAINFALL (ITS STORM SEASON) NEXT MORNING WENT TO GET IN CAR, THERE WAS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF WATER ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOON ROOF CLOSED, WINDOWS UP. WATER SEEMED TO BE DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. CHECKED VENTS U…
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ON 7/10/2020 VEHICLE WAS BACKED IN AND PARKED IN DRIVEWAY ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. WE HAD A HEAVY RAINFALL (ITS STORM SEASON) NEXT MORNING WENT TO GET IN CAR, THERE WAS 2 TO 3 INCHES OF WATER ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOON ROOF CLOSED, WINDOWS UP. WATER SEEMED TO BE DRIPPING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD. CHECKED VENTS UNDER HOOD, CLEAR. CLEANED IT ALL UP AND DRY VACUUMED. TODAY, 7/15/2020 ANOTHER ROUND OF HEAVY RAINFALL...CAR PARKED IN DRIVEWAY ON SLIGHT SLOPE, ALL CLOSED UP. CHECKED AFTER RAIN STOPPED, ON PASSENGER SIDE 2 INCHES OF RAIN, DRIVER SIDE 1 INCH OF RAIN. DRIPS APPEARED TO BE COMING OUT OF PASSENGER VISOR MIRROR. IMMEDIATELY DRIED IT UP WITH TOWELS. NO ACCESS TO NEIGHBORS DRY VAC TODAY (THEY ARE OUT OF TOWN). I HAVE ALREADY HAD TO REPLACE THE SEAL AROUND THE WINDSHIELD ONCE AND I BELIEVE IT IS POSSIBLY THE SEAL AGAIN. HAVE NOT GONE TO DEALERSHIP YET, I AM BUSY WITH A FUNERAL IN THE FAMILY. I SEE I COULD HAVE SENT A PHOTO, I WAS UNAWARE UNTIL I RESEARCHED POSSIBLE RECALLS OF THIS WEBSITE.
I WAS CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY IDRIVE DISPLAYED 'LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING' AND 'DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION,' THE ENGINE WEIRD NOISES BEFORE IT SHUTDOWN AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE I WAS STILL AROUND TRAFFIC. I BARELY MADE IT A SAFE PLACE TO STOP AS I HAD TO COAST UP A HILL AND THEN TURN WITH WHATEVER MOMENTUM I HAD. THE STEER…
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I WAS CRUISING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY IDRIVE DISPLAYED 'LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING' AND 'DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION,' THE ENGINE WEIRD NOISES BEFORE IT SHUTDOWN AND WENT INTO NEUTRAL WHILE I WAS STILL AROUND TRAFFIC. I BARELY MADE IT A SAFE PLACE TO STOP AS I HAD TO COAST UP A HILL AND THEN TURN WITH WHATEVER MOMENTUM I HAD. THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKES WERE EXTREMELY HARD TO MOVE. I GOT MY CAR TOWED AND HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR CODES SHOWN IN THE ATTACHED SCREENSHOT. HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC TAKE A LOOK AND WAS TOLD BY SEVERAL OTHER MECHANICS AS WELL THAT OIL STARVATION DESTROYED THE ENGINE AS A RESULT OF OIL PUMP FAILURE. NO SIGN OR PREMATURE WEAR WITH A VERY GENEROUS 5,000 MILE OIL & FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL AND BEEN IN THE HANDS OF BMW DEALERSHIPS FOR ALL IT'S LIFE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROADSHOW BMW (405 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY #6207, CORDOVA, TN 38018, (901) 365-2584) FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE VACUUM…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ROADSHOW BMW (405 N. GERMANTOWN PKWY #6207, CORDOVA, TN 38018, (901) 365-2584) FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF AN OIL LEAK AT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING GASKET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED THAT THE VACUUM PUMP ALSO SHOWED EVIDENCE OF A LEAK. THE CONTACT REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V454000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 14V627000 (SERVICE BRAKES HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. *LN*DT*JB
TIMING CHAIN (N26 ENGINE) IS LOOSE. MECHANIC RECOMMENDED CHANGING TIMING CHAIN AND ENGINE PUMP BEFORE DESTROYING THE ENGINE.
BMW REFUSED TO RECALLS 2012 TO 2014 VEHICLES WITH FAULTY TIMING CHAINS, OIL CHAIN, AND TENSIONER. WHEN I CONTACTED BMW THEY STATED IT WAS ONLY COVERED TO 70,000 MILES. I PURCHASED A 120,000 MILES WARRANTY , I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY BMW WEST THE SERVICE CENTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. AT A 120,000 MILES TOOK MY CAR INTO BE SERVICED AND…
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BMW REFUSED TO RECALLS 2012 TO 2014 VEHICLES WITH FAULTY TIMING CHAINS, OIL CHAIN, AND TENSIONER. WHEN I CONTACTED BMW THEY STATED IT WAS ONLY COVERED TO 70,000 MILES. I PURCHASED A 120,000 MILES WARRANTY , I WAS NEVER INFORMED BY BMW WEST THE SERVICE CENTER ABOUT THIS RECALL. AT A 120,000 MILES TOOK MY CAR INTO BE SERVICED AND WAS TOLD THE TIMING CHAIN, OIL CHAIN AND TENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF 4,400.00, IF THE THE CHAIN HAD CAME OFF OF THE TENSIONER AND RUIN IT MOTOR THAT COULD BE FROM 12,000.00 TO 22,000.00. SO MANY ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR 6 MONTHS UNABLE TO DRIVE IT DUE TO THE DANGER . CAR MAKES I HIGH PITCH WHINING SOUND AND JUMPS OUT OF GEAR, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STATES ON.
FUEL TANK LEAK. CAR STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS. NOTICED AFTER PUMPING GAS - GAS STARTING POURING / LEAKING OUT OF FUEL TANK IN DAUGHTERS CAR ON LEFT SIDE. TOOK TO SHOP, SAID ENTIRE FUEL TANK AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE TANK WITH FUEL HOSE PIPE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACK IN TANK / FUEL PIPE. SHOP SAID SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING A…
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FUEL TANK LEAK. CAR STARTED SMELLING LIKE GAS. NOTICED AFTER PUMPING GAS - GAS STARTING POURING / LEAKING OUT OF FUEL TANK IN DAUGHTERS CAR ON LEFT SIDE. TOOK TO SHOP, SAID ENTIRE FUEL TANK AND WAS TOLD ENTIRE TANK WITH FUEL HOSE PIPE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CRACK IN TANK / FUEL PIPE. SHOP SAID SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING AND IS PROBABLY FAULTY. EXPENSIVE REPAIR, BMW SHOULD RECALL THE 3 SERIES ALONG WITH THE OTHER FUEL TANK / FUEL SYSTEMS THAT THEY RECALLED FOR THE 5 AND 7 SERIES. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS FOR THESE TO BE ON THE ROAD.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REDUCE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AND WHEN DOING SO THEY NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 BMW 328I. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, WHEN THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REDUCE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT GOT OFF THE FREEWAY AND WHEN DOING SO THEY NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE LOCKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONTACTED THE DEALER (LONG BEACH BMW LOCATED AT 1660 E SPRING ST, LONG BEACH, CA 90755 PHONE NUMBER 877-514-7977 ) WHO AGREED WITH THE CERTIFIED MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Official recalls
624V608000 · Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles; Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump
Aug 13, 2024
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Electrical System:wiring:connectors/plugs/receptacles
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:pump
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 2015-2016 428xi vehicles. An improperly sealed electrical connector on the water pump may be exposed to water and short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the water pump and plug connector as necessary, and install a protective shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
24V513000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Jul 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.
20V017000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
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.
15V520000 · Exterior Lighting
Aug 17, 2015
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
14V627000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Oct 7, 2014
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
13V454000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Sep 26, 2013
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Consequence: A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE13030 · Loss Of Power Assist Braking
Opened Sep 6, 2013 · Closed Oct 25, 2013
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum
In a letter dated September 26, 2013, BMW Group submitted a safety recall notice to NHTSA identifying a defect condition in the vacuum pump oil supply that may result in loss of power assist braking in 76,191 model year (MY) 2012 through 2014 BMW 3-Series, 5-Series, X1 SAV, X3 SAV, and Z4 vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines (NHTSA Recall 13V-454).According to BMW, movement of the seal disk within the camshaft may result in blocking of the oil supply to the vacuum pump, resulting in improper pump operation and loss of power assist braking.On July 11, 2013, BMW initiated a change to the camshaft geometry that prevented the seal disk from blocking the oil port.BMW has not received any braking complaints related to loss of power assist after the design change was implemented in production.The owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to a BMW dealer who will install a locking ring into the camshaft to keep the seal disk in its proper location.BMW expects to begin dealer and owner notification in November 2013 and complete dealer and owner notification in December when the remedy is expected to be available.Based on the actions taken by BMW, this investigation is closed.