NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
130 reports36,000 miles · Jun 24, 2019
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats
VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES STARTED EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT WARNING FOR PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. BMW OF ONTARIO, CA DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR, BUT DECLINED WARRANTY COVERAGE DUE TO VEHICLE AGE AND EXCLUSION FROM 3RD PARTY WARRANTY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A FAIRLY WIDESPR…
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VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 36,000 MILES STARTED EXHIBITING AN INTERMITTENT WARNING FOR PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. BMW OF ONTARIO, CA DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A FAULTY SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR, BUT DECLINED WARRANTY COVERAGE DUE TO VEHICLE AGE AND EXCLUSION FROM 3RD PARTY WARRANTY. THIS APPEARS TO BE A FAIRLY WIDESPREAD ISSUE BASED ON: 1) MANY OF THE ONLINE OWNER FORUMS COVER THIS PROBLEM. 2) THE PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ENOUGH TO SUPPORT SEVERAL MANUFACTURERS MAKING AND SELLING BYPASS\EMULATOR DEVICES TO CIRCUMVENT THE FAILED SENSOR. A CRITICAL SAFETY DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SHOULD NOT BE FAILING SO EARLY OR FREQUENTLY.
NHTSA ODI #11222111
124,000 miles · Jun 23, 2019
EnginePower Train
WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE COMPUTER ADVISED TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE PLACE. I DID AND ENDED TOWING THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE HOUSING AROUND THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE FREE OBSTRUCTING THE OIL FLOW. THE COMPRESSION WAS GOOD BUT THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLAC…
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WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE COMPUTER ADVISED TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE PLACE. I DID AND ENDED TOWING THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THE HOUSING AROUND THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE FREE OBSTRUCTING THE OIL FLOW. THE COMPRESSION WAS GOOD BUT THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACED THE ENGINE AT A 23344.20 PLUS TAXES. NEEDLESS TO SAY I TOWED THE CAR HOME WITHOUT REPAIR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURED DEFECT BECAUSE REGULAR MAINTENANCE COULD NOT PREVENT THIS ENGINE DEFECT.
NHTSA ODI #11221976
107,000 miles · Jun 11, 2019
EnginePower Train
DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS APPROX. 55 MPH, WHEN LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING CAME ON AND DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS FLASHED ON SCREEN. CAR STALLED OUT AND WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO BMW DEALER, CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE. WILL REQUIRE NEW ENGINE (OUT OF WAR…
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DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS APPROX. 55 MPH, WHEN LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING CAME ON AND DRIVE-TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHTS FLASHED ON SCREEN. CAR STALLED OUT AND WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO GET TO SIDE OF ROAD. CAR WAS TOWED TO BMW DEALER, CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TIMING CHAIN AND GUIDE. WILL REQUIRE NEW ENGINE (OUT OF WARRANTY - BMW WILL NOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE). AFTER ADDITIONAL RESEARCH IT HAS LED TO MY CONCLUSION THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND A CLASS ACTION LAW SUITE HAS BEEN SUBMITTED IN REGARDS TO EARLY MODEL N20 MOTORS. PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO TIMING CHAIN DEFECT. CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED WITH REGULARLY SERVICED OIL CHANGES, ETC. I HAVE ALL PARTS RECEIPTS FOR ALL SERVICE DONE.
NHTSA ODI #11219201
68,000 miles · May 7, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED AND LOST POWER. DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION TROUBLE LIGHTS LIT UP THE DASH. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BMW SOUTH AUSTIN AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY FUEL TRANSFER PUMP, AND A FAULTY FUEL TANK. …
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I WAS DRIVING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY STALLED AND LOST POWER. DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION TROUBLE LIGHTS LIT UP THE DASH. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO BMW SOUTH AUSTIN AND IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY FUEL TRANSFER PUMP, AND A FAULTY FUEL TANK. ESSENTIALLY I HAD RUN OUT OF FUEL WITH 1/4 TANK SHOWING ON THE GAUGES. BMW DENIED MY REQUEST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE "IN TANK FUEL PUMP". I GUESS PEOPLE NEED TO DIE IN TRAFFIC WHEN THEY RUN OUT OF FUEL UNSUSPECTINGLY FOR BMW TO CARE OR ISSUE A RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #11206081
80,000 miles · Apr 29, 2019
Air Bags
PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY SENSOR FAILURE RENDERS PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SYSTEMS INACTIVE WHEN PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. VEHICLE IS 2012 MODEL YEAR WITH APPROXIMATELY 80,000 MILES.
NHTSA ODI #11204311
69,000 miles · Apr 11, 2019
Air BagsExterior LightingVehicle Speed Control
DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION, REAR RIGHT BREAK LIGHT WARNING LIGHT IS ON WILL NOT GO OFF, HAD THE BULB CHANGED AND STILL NOT WORKING. DRIVE TRAIN GO ON WHEN TRYING TO GO INTO SPEED ON ALL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ECO MODE, NORMAL MODE AND SPORT MODE. INDICATOR LIGHT GOES BACK TO NORMAL AFTER CAR IS COMPLETELY OFF AND UPON START UP LIGHT GOE…
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DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION, REAR RIGHT BREAK LIGHT WARNING LIGHT IS ON WILL NOT GO OFF, HAD THE BULB CHANGED AND STILL NOT WORKING. DRIVE TRAIN GO ON WHEN TRYING TO GO INTO SPEED ON ALL FUNCTIONS SUCH AS ECO MODE, NORMAL MODE AND SPORT MODE. INDICATOR LIGHT GOES BACK TO NORMAL AFTER CAR IS COMPLETELY OFF AND UPON START UP LIGHT GOES OFF. RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEN BEING DRIVEN SOUNDS LIKE A FLAT BUT WHEN CHECKED ON THE EXTERIOR, SEEM TO BE NO DAMAGE TO THE TIRE.
NHTSA ODI #11195700
Mileage unknown · Jan 27, 2019
EngineFuel/propulsion System
WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY CAR STOPPED AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT ON NEUTRAL I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY SEVERAL CARS HAD TO BE TOWED CAR STILL DOESNT START
NHTSA ODI #11172382
40,000 miles · Dec 28, 2018
Air BagsSeat BeltsSeats
EVERY SO OFTEN I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT SAYS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION'. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ERROR MESSAGE FOR BMW VEHICLES & THEIR OWNERS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSES...WHY?! WHEN SO MANY VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT'S NOT USER ERROR...TIME…
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EVERY SO OFTEN I GET AN ERROR MESSAGE THAT SAYS 'PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM MALFUNCTION'. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ERROR MESSAGE FOR BMW VEHICLES & THEIR OWNERS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD BE REPAIRED AT MY EXPENSES...WHY?! WHEN SO MANY VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND IT'S NOT USER ERROR...TIME FOR A RECALL! COME ON!
NHTSA ODI #11163894
Mileage unknown · Aug 23, 2018
Unknown Or Other
INTERIOR DOORS HANDLE, MELTS WHEN ITS 80 DEGREES INSIDE THE CAR, IT LEAVES A STICKY FILM ON THE HAND. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS STATIONARY, IN MOTION OR NOT. AS LONG AS ITS HOT INSIDE
NHTSA ODI #11121807
80,000 miles · Jul 17, 2018
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherFire
MY CAR WAS PARKED I STARTED IT RAN BACK IN HOUSE TO GET PHONE GOT IN CAR SMELT PLASTIC BUT IT WASN'T COMING FROM VENT GOT OUT CAR TO SMELL AROUND CAR AND WHEN I GOT TO TRUNK THE SMELL WAS LOUDER OPENED TRUNK AND A SMALL FIRE CAME UP LIKE A BARBECUE FIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE A MAN RODE BY IN A TRUCK AND HELP PUT IT OUT THE WASN'…
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MY CAR WAS PARKED I STARTED IT RAN BACK IN HOUSE TO GET PHONE GOT IN CAR SMELT PLASTIC BUT IT WASN'T COMING FROM VENT GOT OUT CAR TO SMELL AROUND CAR AND WHEN I GOT TO TRUNK THE SMELL WAS LOUDER OPENED TRUNK AND A SMALL FIRE CAME UP LIKE A BARBECUE FIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE A MAN RODE BY IN A TRUCK AND HELP PUT IT OUT THE WASN'T DROVE SINCE 12:00 P.M THE DAY BEFORE I RAN IN MY FRONT DOOR GRABBED PHONE AND THAT FAST BUT THE GUY SAID IT LOOKS LIKE THE WIRES WERE BURNING PREVIOUSLY BECAUSE I HAD A BURN STAIN ON MY EXTERIOR WHITE PAINT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11111806
Official recalls
6Aug 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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