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| Report Receipt Date: August 16, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V584000 Seat Belt Audio Chime Malfunction/FMVSS 208 An audible chime that does not properly alert the driver to fasten their seat belt increases the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V584000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEAT BELTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 144 AUGUST 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 2022 430i Coupe, 2021-2022 430i, M440i Convertible, and 2020-2022 228i xDrive Gran Coupe vehicles. The receiver audio module control unit software may fail to properly generate audible seat belt warnings to the driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."Dealers will update the receiver audio module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 12, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V479000 Interaction Bar Malfunction/FMVSS 103 & 108 The inability to operate the defrost or hazard warning lights can increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V479000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 384 JULY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with an Interaction Bar. The Interaction Bar, located on the dashboard, may not activate the windshield defrosting/defogging system and/or the hazard warning lights. In addition, those control buttons may not illuminate when pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems", and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will replace the Interaction Bar, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 1, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 10, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V471000 Knee Air Bag Manufactured Incorrectly A knee air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V471000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,981 JULY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2024 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M60i, X5 M, xDrive 50e, 2024 X6 xDrive40i, X6 M60i, X6 M, 2024 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M60i, Alpina XB7, and 2023 XM vehicles. The knee air bag (driver and/or passenger) may not have been manufactured correctly, which can result in the knee air bag not deploying as intended. Dealers will replace the knee air bag (driver and/or passenger), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 1, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 28, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V449000 Improperly Manufactured Battery Charging Unit An improperly connected or assembled CCU can interrupt electrical power while driving and result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V449000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 69 JUNE 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i760 xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. The high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU) may not have been manufactured correctly, resulting in improperly connected and/or assembled components inside the CCU. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery combined charging unit (CCU), free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 8, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V414000 Improperly Welded Front Seat An improperly welded front seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V414000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 318 JUNE 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The front seat length adjustment system may not have been welded properly. Dealers will inspect the front seats and if necessary, replace the seat front structure including the seat length adjustment system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 31, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 7, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V409000 Unintentional Activation of Cruise Control A sudden increase in vehicle speed can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V409000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,180 JUNE 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and iX M60 vehicles. The driver may unintentionally reactivate the cruise control system while turning the steering wheel at low speeds, resulting in a sudden increase of vehicle speed. Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 11, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V337000 Control Module in Footwell May Short Circuit An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V337000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s):ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 97,933 MAY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2014 MINI Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Clubman John Cooper Works, and 2007-2013 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. The electronic control module in the driver's side footwell area may short-circuit, due to corrosion from water and road salt. The remedy is currently being developed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 26, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V295000 HV Battery Cell Monitoring Circuit Not Secured An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V295000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s):ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 APRIL 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2024 iX xDrive50 and 2023 i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 Hybrid Electric vehicles. The high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit may have improperly secured electrical connections which can result in an engine stall. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery cell monitoring circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 26, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V294000 Catalytic Converter and Exhaust Fasteners May Fail A loose connection between the exhaust system and catalytic converter increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V294000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s):ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 APRIL 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 M60i and XM vehicles. The fasteners that connect the exhaust system and the catalytic converter may not have been tightened correctly. Dealers will replace the gasket between the exhaust system and the catalytic converter, and tighten the fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 29, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V211000 Front Seats Not Properly Welded An improperly welded seat frame may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V211000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 51 MARCH 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i xDrive, 2020-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, 2021 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, and X4M vehicles. The seat frame may not have been welded properly to the seat rails. Dealers will replace the seat frame and back rest, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 19, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 12, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V260000 Second-Row Seat Belts May Malfunction A pinched seat belt may not function properly, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V260000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,465 APRIL 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X1 xDrive28i, X1 M35i vehicles. On the second-row outboard seats, the seat belts may have been pinched by an interior trim panel during vehicle assembly. Dealers will inspect and adjust the interior trim panel, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 6, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V253000 Lock Tab Missing from Head Restraint/FMVSS 202 A head restraint without a locking tab may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V253000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 235 APRIL 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5 M and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The head restraints for the second-row outboard seats may have been improperly manufactured without locking tabs in the guide sleeves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints." Dealers will inspect and replace the second-row outboard seat head restraint guide sleeves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 29, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 23, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V118000 Unlocked Door May Open During Crash Doors that do not lock as intended while the vehicle is in motion may open during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V118000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 120 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, 330e, 330e xDrive, 430i Convertible, 430i xDrive, M440i, 2022-2023 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive, i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. During a service visit, a replacement electronic control unit (ECU) may have been installed with incorrect programming, which can cause the automatic door locking (ADL) function to not lock the doors as intended. Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 17, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 17, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V099000 Windows May Close Without Key Present/FMVSS 118 Unintentionally closing the windows or sunroof without the key present can increase the risk of injury to occupants inside the vehicle. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V099000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,193 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North Americal, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 8 Series Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Convertible (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8), 8 Series Gran Coupe (840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, Alpine B8 xDrive), 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i xDrive, M2), and 2022-2023 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i vehicles. When the digital key is removed from the vehicle, the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) software may still allow the power windows and sunroof to be closed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems." Dealers will update the software for the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), free of charge. In addition, the digital key function via cellular service and Wi-Fi capability will be deactivated until the vehicle is updated with new software. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 11, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 14, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V079000 Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy as Intended A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended during a crash increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V079000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,803 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60 and 2022-2023 X1 xDrive28i vehicles. The front driver's air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly and may not deploy as intended during a crash. Dealers will replace the driver's air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 7, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 3, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V051000 Riding Mode Feature Inadvertently Deactivated Riding a motorcycle without knowing that the "front wheel lift-off assistant" has been deactivated can result in unexpected handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. Report Receipt Date: 23V051000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 754 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S 1000R and 2020-2023 S 1000XR motorcycles. During a software update performed at a dealership, the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode feature "front wheel lift-off assistant" may have been inadvertently deactivated without alerting the rider. BMW will instruct owners to check the configuration settings in the "Dynamic Pro" riding mode and adjust the settings as needed. Dealers will also inspect the motorcycles, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 3, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V050000 Disabled Front Passenger Air Bags A disabled front passenger air bag, knee air bag, or active headrest will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Report Receipt Date: 23V050000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS, SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 397 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 760i xDrive and i7 xDrive60 vehicles equipped with the Executive Lounge Seating Package. In certain seat monitoring conditions, the front passenger seat electronic control unit (ECU) software may not recognize the seat position, and disable the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and active headrest. Dealers will reprogram the front passenger seat electronic control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 28, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 1, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V039000 Air Bag Cover Panels May Break During Deployment A backrest cover panel that breaks during side air bag deployment may cause the air bag to deploy improperly, increasing the risk of injury to second-row seat occupants. Report Receipt Date: 23V039000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 804 FEBRUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 2 Series Coupe (230i, 230i XDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive) vehicles. The second-row seat backrest cover panels for the side air bags may break during deployment of the side air bags. Dealers will replace the rear seat backrest side air bag cover panels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 24, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 25, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V026000 Pedestrian Warning Sound Malfunction/FMVSS 141 Without external warning sounds, pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury. Report Receipt Date: 23V026000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,431 JANUARY 2023 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 i4 eDrive40 and iX xDrive50 electric vehicles. During vehicle start-up, the artificial sound generator control unit may experience a fault and fail to generate the external pedestrian warning sound. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles." Dealers will update the external artificial sound generator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V944000 High Voltage Battery ECU May Interrupt Power An interruption of electrical power may result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V944000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,086 DECEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, i4 eDrive35, i4 eDrive40, i4 M50, and 2023 i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The high voltage battery electronic control unit (ECU) software may cause an interruption of electrical power.Dealers will update the high voltage battery ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 10, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 19, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V942000 Driver's Seat Backrest Missing a Bolt A loose driver's seat backrest may not properly restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V942000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 DECEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, X5 M50i and X5 xDrive 45e vehicles. One of the four bolts that connects the backrest to the driver's seat frame may not have been correctly installed.Dealers will inspect the driver's seat backrest and if necessary, install an attachment bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 2023. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 21, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V860000 Location May Be Unavailable for Emergency Response Emergency response may be delayed without the vehicle location information, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V860000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 169 NOVEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 BMW 740i, 760i xDrive, and i7 xDrive60 vehicles. The telematics control unit may not transmit the vehicle location information to emergency responders. Dealers will update the telematics control unit software, free of charge. None of the affected vehicles have been sold to owners. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 2, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V820000 Windshield May Not Be Attached Properly An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V820000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 47 NOVEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive45e, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle which could allow water to enter the vehicle and contact electrical components, possibly resulting in a short-circuit. Dealers will inspect the windshield seal and as necessary, remove and reinstall the windshield with a new seal, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V747000 Obstructed Rearview Camera Image/FMVSS 111 An obstructed rearview image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V747000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,296 OCTOBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 330e and 330e xDrive hybrid electric vehicles. After shifting into reverse, the rearview camera software may cause a portion of the rearview image to be obstructed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 5, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V741000 Transmission Final Drive Gear Improperly Welded The gear weld seam could break, resulting in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, and increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V741000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 OCTOBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2023 iX M60 hybrid electric vehicle. The transmission final drive gear in the electric drive unit may have an improperly manufactured weld seam. A dealer will replace the electric drive unit, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed November 28, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 29, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V725000 Front Parking Light Malfunction/FMVSS 108 A loss of illumination from one of the parking lights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V725000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,315 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 X7 xDrive40i, and X7 M60i vehicles. In certain vehicle operating conditions, only one of the two front parking lights may remain illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will reprogram the electronic control unit for the front parking lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 28, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V721000 Headlights Missing Metallic Coating/FMVSS 108 Improperly illuminated road signs may be difficult for the driver to read, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V721000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The headlights may not have received a metal coating application, which can result in the low beams not adequately illuminating road signs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Devices." Dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The affected vehicles are still at dealerships and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V683000 Battery Electrode Improperly Sized A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V683000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit. Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. The one affected owner is expected to be contacted by phone and, if necessary, by First Class mail on November 7, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V670000 Third-Row Seat Springs Improperly Installed In a crash, the seat backrest may not fully lock, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V670000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 246 SEPTEMBER 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2022 BMW X7 xDrive40i, X7 Drive50i, X7 M50i vehicles with third-row seats. One or more of the compression springs that lock the backrest may not have been installed properly, and could dislodge or detach. Dealers will inspect the third-row seat and, if necessary, remove and reinstall improperly installed compression springs, and reinstall any missing springs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V614000 Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire A melting intake manifold increases the risk of fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V614000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 298 AUGUST 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. Dealers will replace the EGR module, and the intake manifold will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 3, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 27, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V541000 High Voltage Battery May Short-Circuit A short-circuit in a high voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V541000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 83 JULY 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles. The high voltage battery may have internal damage, resulting in an electrical short-circuit. Owners are advised not to drive or charge their vehicles, and to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2022. Owners will also be contacted by phone. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V513000 Fuel Rail May Crack and Leak Fuel A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V513000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 JULY 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X3 xDrive30i vehicles. The high-pressure fuel rail may crack and result in a fuel leak within the engine compartment. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel rail, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V483000 Center Display Missing Information/FMVSS 101 A display that does not show critical information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V483000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,930 JULY 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, 2022 i4 eDrive40, and i4 M50 vehicles equipped with hybrid electric powertrains. While in Valet Parking Mode, the Central Information Display (CID) may not display critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays." Dealers will update the display's head unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 20, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V267000 Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 A sunroof that closes without the key fob present inside the vehicle can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V267000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 61,221 APRIL 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 4 Series Gran Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive); 2019-2022 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M; 2021-2022 X5 xdrive45e; 2020-2022 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6M and 2019-2023 X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, X7 xDrive60i, X7 M60i, X7M, Alpina XB7 vehicles. The roof function control unit may be programmed incorrectly, allowing the sunroof to close without the key fob present inside the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems." Dealers will reprogram the roof function control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 13, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 13, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V240000 Airbag Control Unit Software Malfunction An air bag malfunction indicator light that fails to warn the driver of a problem increases the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V240000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,029 APRIL2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2023 iX xDrive40, iX XDrive50, and iX M60 vehicles. The air bag malfunction indicator light and display message may not illuminate in the event of a problem with the air bag control or pedestrian protection systems, due to incorrect software. Dealers will reprogram the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 2, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V119000 PCV Heater May Short Circuit An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V119000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 917,106 MARCH 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 25, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 9, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V070000 Internal Transmission Leak May Cause Rollaway An internal transmission leak can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V070000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 FEBRUARY 2022 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 330i, 530i, X3 xDrive30i, and X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The mechatronics unit inside the transmission may not have been assembled properly, which could result in an internal leak. Dealers will replace the transmission mechatronics unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 4, 2022. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V907000 Coolant Leak Inside EGR Module May Cause Fire A melting intake manifold increases the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V907000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 50,404 NOVEMBER 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon, 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV, and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV diesel vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold. Dealers will replace the EGR cooler and inspect the intake manifold, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755. Vehicles previously recalled under 18V-755 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V855000 Rearview Camera Image May Be Blocked from View A partially blocked rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V855000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 442 NOVEMBER 2021 -- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view. Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 27, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 22, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V831000 License Plate Not Illuminated Properly/FMVSS 108 The incorrectly positioned license plate lamp cutouts could cause confusion to other drivers on the road, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V831000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,577 OCTOBER 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4M vehicles. The rear license plate may not be illuminated properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Dealers will modify the rear license plate bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 14, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V646000 Incorrect Tire Label Information/FMVSS 110 Incorrect tire size and pressure information could result in the wrong tires being installed, or improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V646000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EQUIPMENT, TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 AUGUST 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The tire label may contain the wrong tire size and pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 11, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 2, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V598000 Loss of Braking Assist Loss of braking assist can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V598000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 50,024 AUGUST 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020-2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019-2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. During engine start, the engine management software may cause loss of braking assist. Full mechanical braking (without assist) remains available. Dealers will update the engine management software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V586000 High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V586000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,216 JULY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 328d, 328d xDrive, X5 xDrive35d, 2014-2016 535d, 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, and 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may fail. Dealers will replace the high-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 20, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 21, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V554000 Passenger Seat Belt Malfunction/FMVSS 208 During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V554000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,537 JULY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V521000 Occupant Classification System Malfunction A deactivated front air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V521000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 138 JULY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant classification system may have been improperly assembled, which could result in the misclassification of the seat as unoccupied, and deactivate the front air bag. Dealers will replace the seat foam, which includes the occupant classification system, free of charge. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 8, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V520000 Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V520000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 JULY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 X5 xDrive 40i vehicle. The instrument panel may not have been manufactured correctly, which could prevent the passenger side air bag from deploying properly in a crash. A dealer will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The owner notification letter is expected to be mailed August 30, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 27, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V401000 Air Bag Inflator May Explode or Underinflate Bag The inflator could explode during air bag deployment, resulting in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number:21V401000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,511 MAY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2001 BMW 3 Series (323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci and 330Ci), 1999-2001 323i, 328i, 330i, 330xi, and 2000 323i, 328i stationwagon vehicles equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) manufactured by Takata. These vehicles are equipped with driver-side air bag inflators that were previously inspected, but not replaced under recall numbers 19V-851, 19V852, or 19V-853. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to explode or the air bag cushion to underinflate. Dealers will replace the driver-side air bag inflator with a newly designed inflator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 19, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 12, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V342000 Supports In Roof Liner Insecurely Attached The support may separate from the roof liner and fall into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury during a crash necessitating the deployment of the head air bag. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V342000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 MAY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 BMW 230i and M240i vehicles. Supports within the roof liner may be insecurely attached. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the roof liner as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 5, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 28, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V298000 Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly Malfunction An improperly installed seat belt assembly may not restrain an occupant as expected, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V298000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 APRIL 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M3, and 330e xDrive vehicles. The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckle assembly connection and, if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 21, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V199000 Fuel Tank Weld may Fail and Allow Fuel Leak Fuel may leak through the failed weld, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V199000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 17 MARCH 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and X4, and 2021 X4 xDrive30i vehicles. The inlet check valve weld may fail, allowing the filling pipe to separate from the fuel tank. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is scheduled to begin May 17, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V176000 Head-Thorax Air Bag May Not Deploy Correctly An air bag that deploys incorrectly can increase the risk of injury in a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V176000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,850 MARCH 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 430i and M440i 4 Series Convertible vehicles. In certain side-impact crashes, the head-thorax air bag may not deploy as intended. The remedy is currently being developed. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. The recall began March 9, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V156000 Head Restraints Incorrect In the event of a crash, the head restraints could detach, and increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V156000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 258 MARCH 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5 xDrive45e, 2021 X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, and XB7 vehicles. The head restraints on the second-row outer seats may be the incorrect type for the vehicle. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the head restraints, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 3, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 19, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V096000 Rearview Camera Image Malfunction/FMVSS 111 If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the missing or reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V096000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,858 FEBRUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5M, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, Alpina XB7, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, and 8 Series Coupe, Convertible and Grand Coupe, 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8, 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le, 745Le xDrive, X5 xDrive45e, X3 xDrive30e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 740i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, M760i Drive, M760Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive Alpina, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 2021 4 Series Coupe 430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive Vehicles. When shifting into Reverse, a small portion of the rearview image may be obscured, or the screen may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rearview camera software and update it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V091000 Sunroof Malfunction/FMVSS 118 If the sunroof continues to close after the vehicle is shut off, it may increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V091000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 14,011 FEBRUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 228i, 228i xDrive, and M235i xDrive vehicles. If the driver initiates an automatic closure of the sunroof, and the vehicle key status is changed to "off" or "lock," the sunroof may continue to close. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-operated Window Systems." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the sunroof electronic coding software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 18, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V089000 Right Front Brake Disc May Loosen A loose brake disc could affect vehicle handling and control, and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V089000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 9 FEBRUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i and X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The right front brake disc may have been assembled with incorrect fasteners, which over time, could result in the front brake disc becoming loose. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the right front brake disc and replace it if necessary, along with the unaffected left side brake disc, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 12, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V062000 Possible Loss of Braking Assistance and ABS A loss of ABS and a reduction in braking assistance can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V062000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 901 FEBRUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 8 Series Coupe, Grand Coupe and convertible 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, M8 and 740 Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750 Li xDrive, M760 Li xDrive, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 xdrive50i, X6 M50i, X6M, and 2019-2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive50i, X7 M50i, and 2021 M3, M3 Competition, M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, X5 xDrive45e, 745 Le xDrive. The rotor and shaft within the integrated brake system may not have been welded properly and could separate during a hard braking event, possibly resulting in a loss of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and braking assistance. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the integrated brake system, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 3, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V046000 Output Shafts May Break A broken output shaft can lead to a loss of drive power or a rollaway condition in a parked vehicle (if the parking brake is not engaged), increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V046000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 FEBRUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles. The output shafts (left/right) which transfer power from the driveshaft to the rear wheels may break due to a heat treatment error during supplier production. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the output shaft(s), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 29, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V031000 Loose Steering Column Shaft A loose steering column shaft universal joint connection can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V031000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 JANUARY 2021 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5M, X5 xDrive45e, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i vehicles. The steering column shaft's universal joint connection may not have been tightened to specifications, and can become loose. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, depending upon the inspection, either the bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, or the steering column shaft, universal joint, and bolt will be replaced and tightened to specifications, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 9, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V761000 48V Battery Connection Misassembled Increased electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V761000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 812 DECEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 M340i xDrive, M440i xDrive Coupe, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator may not have been assembled properly, which can cause increased electrical resistance at the connections. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the connection between the 48-Volt battery and the starter-generator assembly, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V700000 Fuel Tank Weld May Fail The failed weld may allow fuel to leak, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V700000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 49 NOVEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Z4 and 2020-2021 Toyota Supra vehicles. The weld between the fuel tank halves may have been insufficiently welded, causing the weld to fail. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 4, 2021. |
| Report Receipt Date: November 4, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V678000 Front Axle/Right Control Arm Not Welded Properly If the weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket separates, vehicle handling and control may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V678000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 83 NOVEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X5M, X7 xDrive40i, X7 M50i, X6 xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The weld between the front axle support and the right front control arm bearing bracket may separate. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle support, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 28, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: October 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V666000 Fuel Injector Installed Without Damping Component A damaged connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail could lead to a fuel leak and, in the presence of an ignition source, increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V666000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 OCTOBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 M2 Coupe and 2020 M4 Coupe vehicles. Fuel injectors may have been installed without a damping component which is used to reduce vibration. If a damping component is not present, vibration will increase at the connection between the fuel line and the fuel rail, which over time, can result in damage at the connection. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel injectors and if a damping component is missing, the injectors and the fuel rail will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 21, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V601000 Debris in Hybrid Battery may Cause Fire The debris could result in a short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V601000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,509 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production. The remedy is currently being developed. Until the remedy is available, drivers are instructed to not charge their vehicles. Drivers are instructed to not drive in manual mode, sport mode, and to not use the shift paddles. Owners were notified of the safety risk October 23, 2020. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V598000 Rearview Camera Image Obscured/FMVSS 111 If the driver relies on only the rearview camera image, the reduced rearview image view can increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V598000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 312 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 550e, 550e xDrive, and 550e iPerformance vehicles. A small portion of the rearview image may be slightly obscured. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, program the rearview camera with updated software. The recall is expected to begin November 23, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: September 1, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V528000 Headlights Contain Non-conforming Lens/FMVSS 108 Oncoming drivers may be confused by the blue light of approaching vehicles, which could potentially increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V528000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 307 SEPTEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, X5 M50i, X5M, X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i, X6M, X7 M50i and 2021 X5 xDrive45e vehicles. The headlamps may allow a blue light to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamps and, if necessary, replace them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October, 26, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V516000 Horizontal Headlamp Adjustment Possible/FMVSS 108 Should the headlamps be adjusted horizontally, there could be increased glare and reduced visibility for oncoming drivers, or reduced visibility for the vehicle operator, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V516000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,265 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlamps are able to be adjusted horizontally. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp vertical and horizontal adjustment plugs, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 18, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 27, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V514000 Incorrect Tire Information Label/FMVSS110 The vehicle operator may be confused by the tire information on the label and this could lead to the installation of an inappropriate size tire and/or inflation pressure, potentially increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V514000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): TIRES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 397 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain X7 xDrive40i and M50i vehicles. The tire information labels may contain tire size and cold tire inflation pressure information that does not match the specific tires that were installed on these vehicles. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V490000 Hybrid Battery May Short-Circuit A short-circuited hybrid battery may increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V490000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 713 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020-2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles. Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 12, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V484000 Rear Spoiler May Detach An improperly bonded spoiler may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury to other motorists on the road. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V484000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 43 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, X6 M50i and X6M vehicles. The rear spoiler may not be appropriately bonded to its mounting plate. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear spoiler on the affected vehicles and replace them , if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 5, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 14, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V483000 Inner Layer of Tire may Fail A rapid loss of tire pressure while the vehicle is moving can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V483000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 X6 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) and X5 (sDrive40i, xDrive40i and M50i) vehicles equipped with certain Pirelli tires. The tires may have a damaged inner layer, possibly resulting in a rapid loss of pressure while the vehicle is moving. BMW has notified all of the affected owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires, free of charge. |
| Report Receipt Date: August 7, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V465000 Extra Bolt Incorrectly Attached to Starter Motor An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V465000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 AUGUST 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive 40i, X5 xDrive 40i and one X7 xDrive 40i vehicle. The starter motor may have an extra bolt that could potentially fall into the transmission housing and cause an engine stall. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the starter motor for the extra bolt, removing it if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the starter for damage, and check if the bolt has fallen into the transmission housing, replacing any damaged parts as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 28, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V443000 Rearview Camera Software Not Installed/FMVSS 111 An inoperative rearview camera display can increase the risk of a crash when reversing. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V443000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 JULY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive40i, X3 xDrive40i and X3M40i vehicles. These vehicles were not programmed with rearview camera software during assembly, therefore, when the transmission is shifted to reverse, a rearview image is not displayed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will program the affected vehicles with rearview camera software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: July 28, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V434000 Loose Steering Column Shaft Bearing Plate A loose bearing plate can affect the vehicle's handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V434000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 JULY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles and 2020 X6M vehicles. The steering column shaft bearing plate may not have been properly attached to the vehicle, allowing it to loosen. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering column shaft bearing plate and properly attach or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 21, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V379000 Inaccessible Child Seat Tether Anchor/FMVSS 225 A child restraint system placed on the vehicle's rear middle seat without utilizing the three-point safety belt, could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V379000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s):CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 JUNE 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 740Li, 740 Li xDrive, 750Li xDrive, M760Li xDrive, and Alpina B7 vehicles. The top child seat tether anchor on the rear middle seat may not be readily accessible. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, Section 6.1(b) "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a top tether anchor cover at the rear middle seating position. Until vehicles are remedied, owners will be instructed to utilize the outboard rear seating positions which are equipped with an accessible top tether anchor, or, the middle rear seating position and the vehicle's three-point safety belt. This recall is expected to begin August 24, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: June 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V355000 Steering Gear Tie Rods May Become Damaged A damaged or fractured tie rod may affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V355000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,779 JUNE 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 2019-2020 330i xDrive, M340i and M340i xDrive, 2020 X3M and X4M, and Toyota Supra vehicles. In certain driving conditions, such as high temperatures and rough road surfaces, a steering gear tie rod may become damaged, possibly resulting in a fractured tie rod. BMW and Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear tie rods, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 7, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V283000 Air Bags May Not Deploy in Rollover If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V283000 Manufacturer: BMW Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 76 MAY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate. If the safety systems do not deploy as intended in a roll over crash, it may increase the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on July 13, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: May 20, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V283000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 76 MAY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the rollover sensor within the air bag control unit, in the event of a rollover crash, the head air bag, seat belt pretensioners and other safety systems, may not activate. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin on July 13, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: April 15, 2020 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V243000 Manufacturer: BMW Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: NA APRIL 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i and 540i xDrive and 2017-2018 530e xDrive vehicles. Prior exposure to excessive levels of humidity within the driver and passenger head air bag inflators may affect the proper deployment of the head air bags. In the event of a crash of sufficient severity, deployment of the head air bag may be impaired and/or the igniter could separate from the inflator, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left or right head air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 22, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V185000 Constant-Velocity Joint May Become Damaged A loss of power to the rear wheels can affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the vehicle is parked after a loss of power to the rear wheels and the parking brake is not engaged, unintended rollaway can occur, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V185000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,536 MARCH 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2016 328d xDrive sedans and 2013-2015 328d xDrive station wagon vehicles. The constant-velocity joint which transfers power between the transfer case and the rear drive shaft, may become damaged, possibly resulting in loss of power to the rear wheels. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the constant-velocity joint and inspect the transfer case, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 18, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V164000 Seat Belt Sensors May Not Detect Belted Condition If the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioners deploy improperly in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the driver and front passenger. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V164000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,316 MARCH 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 xDrive30e, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, X4M, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, 840i Gran Coupe, 840i xDrive Gran Coupe, M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, M8 Gran Coupe, X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, and 840i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The sensors in the front seat belt buckles may inaccurately detect a belted occupant as unbelted, possibly causing the air bag and seat belt pretensioners to deploy improperly in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front seat belt buckles, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: March 18, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V152000 Improperly Tightened Instrument Panel Casing In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the air bag could damage the instrument panel and cause small pieces of the panel to strike the driver or other occupants, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V152000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 15 MARCH 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i, and 2018-2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3M vehicles. The instrument panel casing may not have been tightened properly to the passenger air bag. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel casing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V095000 Rear Spoiler May Detach If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V095000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 550 FEBRUARY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X6 sDrive40i, X6 xDrive40i, and X6 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the rear spoiler, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: February 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V094000 Third Brake Light May Loosen and Detach If the third brake light detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V094000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,728 FEBRUARY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2019 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles. The third brake light may become loose, possibly allowing the light to detach from the vehicle. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the third brake light and properly secure it with new fasteners. If the third brake light detached from the vehicle and is damaged, it will be replaced. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 13, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 30, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V052000 Inadequate Rear Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108 An inadequate amount of reflected light will decrease the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V052000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 683 JANUARY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect an adequate amount of light. 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." BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear reflex reflectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 23, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V018000 Passenger frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V018000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 292,948 JANUARY 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2005 323iT, 325iT, 325xiT, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 328i, 330i and 330xi and 2000-2006 323Ci, 325Ci, 328Ci, 330Ci, M3 Coupe, 323Cic, 325Cic, 330Cic, and M3 Convertible vehicles equipped with non-desiccated frontal Takata PSAN inflators and PSPI passenger frontal air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger's front air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 6, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V017000 Driver Air Bag Inflators May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V017000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 59,965 JANUARY 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. 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. |
| Report Receipt Date: January 15, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V016000 Passenger Air Bag Inflators May Explode An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V016000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,007 JANUARY 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 6, 2020. |
| Report Receipt Date: December 20, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V912000 Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Lock In the event of a crash, if the seat belt pretensioners fail to lock, there is an increased risk of injury. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V912000 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 135 DECEMBER 2020 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles. The outboard rear seat belt pretensioners may not lock as intended during a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear seat belts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2020. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Transmission Wiring Harness Can Short Circuit Report Receipt Date: DEC 11, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V883000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,012 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC DECEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 M5 and 2020 M8 Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, and M8 Convertible vehicles. The transmission wiring harness can become damaged, resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short circuit can cause the transmission to shift to neutral resulting in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace any damaged transmission harnesses. All harnesses will be rerouted and secured. These repairs will be performed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 3, 2020. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Loss of Headlight Function Report Receipt Date: NOV 27, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V850000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 245 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC DECEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 Z4 M40i, Z4 sDrive30i, 330i and 330i xDrive vehicles as well as 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The headlight control units may fail causing a loss of one or both of the headlights. Headlight failure can reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlight control units, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 17, 2020. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Lower Child Seat Anchor Bars May become Damaged Report Receipt Date: NOV 18, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V823000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 32,760 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC DECEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2015-2019 X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles equipped with rear seat lower anchor bars used in securing child restraint seats. The lower anchor bars may become damaged over time when used with an ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin January 17, 2020. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Improperly Installed Interior Trunk Release Cable Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V755000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 325 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC NOVEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 330i, 330i xDrive and M340i vehicles. The interior trunk release cable may have been improperly installed, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 401, "Internal Trunk Release." If a person were inside the trunk compartment, they may not be able to get out, increasing their risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the interior trunk release cable and properly install the cable, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 16, 2019. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Rack May Fail Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V738000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC NOVEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW X3 M40i and X4 M40i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash. BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Counterbalance Shaft May Loosen Report Receipt Date: OCT 15, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V732000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 217 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC NOVEMBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 330i, 330i xDrive, and 2019 Z4 vehicles. The needle roller bearings of the counterbalance shafts may have been improperly installed, potentially causing the counterbalance shaft to loosen. If the counterbalance shaft loosens, severe engine damage could occur, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2019. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Wheel Airbag Inflator May Explode , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: OCT 02, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V698000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,924 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC OCTOBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 325i and 325xi Sedan, and 323Ci, 325Ci, and 330Ci Convertible vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles that may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. The frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the driver's air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 25, 2019. Note: This recall is an expansion of previous recalls, numbers 17V-047 and 19V-015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 Report Receipt Date: SEP 27, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V684000 Component(s): BACK OVER PREVENTION Potential Number of Units Affected: 257,473 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC OCTOBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d, 2018-2020 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, M5, 530e, 530e xDrive, X3 sDrive, X3 xDrive, X3 M40i, X3 M, and 2019-2020 X4 xDrive, X4 M40i, X4 M, X7 xDrive, X7 M50i, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 8 Series Convertible and Coupe 840i, 840i xDrive, M850i xDrive, X5 sDrive, X5 xDrive, X5 M50i, X6 xDrive, X6 M50i, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, Z4 sDrive, Z4 M40i, 740Le xDrive and 745Le xDrive, 2018-2019 640i xDrive Gran Turismo and Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2019 M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and Rolls-Royce Cullinan and 2020 Toyota Supra vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors." The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the back-up camera software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 19, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Front Axle Swivel Bearings May Break Report Receipt Date: SEP 25, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V678000 Component(s): STEERING , SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 368 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC OCTOBER 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles, X4 xDrive30i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The front axle swivel bearings may not have been properly heat treated during manufacturing, reducing their strength and possibly causing them to break. Broken swivel bearings can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW has notified owners and instructed them to not drive their vehicles. Dealers will replace the front axle swivel bearings, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Crash Pads Missing from Rear Side Trim Panels Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V634000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 683 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 MINI Hardtop 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW vehicles. The rear side trim panels may have been assembled without a crash pad. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection." Without a crash pad, rear seat passengers would have an increased risk of injury in the event of a side impact crash. MINI will notify owners, and MINI dealers will install crash pads, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Rack May Fail Report Receipt Date: AUG 28, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V631000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5 M50i, X7 xDrive40i and X7 M50i vehicles. The steering rack pinion teeth may break under load, resulting in a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 21, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Brake Lights may be Dim/FMVSS 108 Report Receipt Date: AUG 21, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V612000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 403 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan vehicles. The brake lights may not be bright enough. 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." Without a sufficient level of brightness from the brake lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility to other drivers when braking, increasing the risk of a crash. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will notify owners, and Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers will update the brake light software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 14, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Steering Gear Tie Rod may Break Report Receipt Date: AUG 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V601000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2019 X2 xDrive28i, MINI Cooper S Convertible, Countryman, and John Cooper Works Countryman vehicles. The steering gear tie rod may have been assembled incorrectly, which may result in excessive wear of the tie rod end, eventually causing it to break. A broken steering tie rod would lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the tie rods and ball joints as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Center Headrest may Fold in a Crash Report Receipt Date: AUG 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V600000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2020 M340i and one M340i xDrive vehicle. Due to improper welding, the rear center headrest may fold in the event of a rear impact crash. If the headrest folds down in a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear center headrest, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: High-Voltage Electrical Power May Shut Down Report Receipt Date: AUG 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V599000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 139 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power. A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: ECU May Disable Audible Warning Signal/FMVSS 208 Report Receipt Date: AUG 12, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V589000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 173 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 BMW 745e xDrive vehicles. A software error in the electronic control unit (ECU) may disable the audible warning signal for an unbelted driver to fasten their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." Without an audible warning, the driver may forget to buckle the seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 4, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Blower Regulator Wiring May Overheat Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V579000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 41,981 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2012 BMW 128i, 135i, 135is Coupes and 128i, 135i Convertible vehicles. The wiring and electrical connectors in the blower-regulator wiring harness may overheat. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the blower-regulator wiring harness, and replace it with a new part, free of charge. Note: This recall is an expansion of an earlier recall number 17V-676. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Front Seatbacks May Fold Unexpectedly Report Receipt Date: JUL 31, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V563000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 X3 sDrive30i, xDrive30i and M40i and 2019 X4 xDrive30i and M40i vehicles. The front seatback frames may have been improperly welded, allowing the seatback to unexpectedly fold forward or rearward. In the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury if the seatback folds forward or rearward. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 23, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Loose Wheel Bolts May Cause Wheel to Detach Report Receipt Date: JUL 23, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V541000 Component(s):: WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive50i and X7 xDrive40i vehicles. The left side wheel bolts may have been insufficiently tightened and may loosen over time. Loose bolts may allow a wheel to detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the left side wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 16, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Report Receipt Date: JUL 03, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V513000 Component(s):: ENGINE , FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER Potential Number of Units Affected: 115 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 750i xDrive, 2019 M850i xDrive Coupe, M850i xDrive Convertible, X5 xDrive50i, X7 xDrive50i, and M5 vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may not have been properly attached to the engine, which may cause the fuel pump flange to crack, resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 26, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Improperly Installed Head Air Bags Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V386000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,822 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JUNE 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles. The driver and passenger head air bags may not have been properly aligned with the trim during installation. The head air bags may be impaired during deployment, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, reinstall the head air bags, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 15, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Knee Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly Report Receipt Date: MAY 09, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V352000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,079 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JUNE 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2020 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2 Competition Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, and 2019 330i xDrive Sportswagon vehicles. The driver and passenger knee air bag assemblies may have been improperly folded and assembled. An improperly folded and assembled air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the knee air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Occupant Injury in the Event of a Crash/FMVSS 201 Report Receipt Date: MAY 09, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V349000 Component(s):: STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 106,182 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." In the event of a crash, the insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Electrical Power May Shutdown Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V310000 Component(s):: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 159 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power. A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 7, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Instrument Panel may Affect Air Bag Deployment Report Receipt Date: APR 10, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V291000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 50 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X4 M40i vehicles. The instrument panel assembly may have been improperly manufactured, possibly affecting the deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 3, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Seat Belt may Not Lock/FMVSS 209 Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V747000 Component(s):: SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 15,455 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, and Cooper S Clubman, 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and 2016 528i vehicles. The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) may activate when the occupant is more forward in the seat, possibly increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: PCV Heater may Short Circuit Report Receipt Date: APR 04, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V273000 Component(s):: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 184,505 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC APRIL 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 530xi Sports Wagon, 325i, 325xi, 325xi Sports Wagon, 330i, 330xi, Z4 3.0i and Z4 3.0si vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 28, 2019. Note: This recall is an expansion to recall 17V-683. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Seat Bolts may be Loose Report Receipt Date: FEB 27, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V135000 Component(s):: SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 31 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MARCH 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain 2019 BMW X7 xDrive40i and X7 xDrive50i vehicles equipped with the "business lounge seat" option. The attachment bolts between the seat adapter and the vehicle may not have been properly tightened. If the bolts were not properly tightened, in the event of a crash, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury. None of the affected vehicles have been sold and are quarantined on dealer lots. BMW dealers will replace the attachment bolts for the seat adapter, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Driver's Seat and Seat Belt Bolts may be Loose Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V096000 Component(s):: SEAT BELTS , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 68 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MARCH 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 X5 xDrive40i and xDrive50i vehicles. The attachment bolts for the driver's seat and/or seat belt may not have been properly tightened. The improperly tightened bolts can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the attachment bolts for the driver's seat and seat belt, and torque them to the correct specifications, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 5, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Taillights May Loosen and Detach Report Receipt Date: JAN 30, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V074000 Component(s):: EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,920 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MARCH 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles. Contaminated hardware may cause the attachment brackets of the taillight housings to crack, causing the lights to loosen or possibly detach from the vehicle. If a taillight detaches from the vehicle, it would no longer provide the required lighting to following traffic, or it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will properly secure the taillights, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V017000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 83,016 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JANUARY 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. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V016000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,880 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JANUARY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT:: Inflators In Sports Steering Wheels May Explode , 1 INVESTIGATION(S) Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2019 NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V015000 Component(s):: AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 170,148 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JANUARY 2019 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2000-2003 525i Sedan, 530i Sedan, 540i Sedan, 525i Sports Wagon and 540i Sports Wagon vehicles, and 2000-2004 X5 SAV 3.0i, X5 SAV 4.4i, and X5 SAV 4.6is vehicles. This recall affects certain vehicles where the original steering wheel has been replaced with the optional sports steering wheel. The sports steering wheel has a frontal air bag inflator that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle for an optional sports steering wheel with an affected inflator. Dealers will replace the air bag module as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2019. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Coolant Leak Within EGR May Cause Fire Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V755000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 44,368 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC NOVEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW 328d and 328d xDrive, 2014-2018 328d Sports Wagon and 328d xDrive Sports Wagon, 2014-2016 535d and 535d xDrive, 2015 740Ld xDrive, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d SAV and 2014-2017 X5 xDrive35d SAV vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. If the EGR cooler leaks internally, the coolant can mix with diesel engine soot. The high EGR temperatures may result in these particles possibly smoldering and melting the intake manifold. The melting intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the EGR cooler as necessary. If a leak has already occurred, the engine intake manifold will also be replaced. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Body Control Unit may Short Circuit Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V732000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 172 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC NOVEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X5 xDrive40i vehicles. The capacitors within the Body Domain Controller (BDC) may short circuit and overheat. If the BDC short circuits, other nearby components may also overheat, increasing the risk of a fire. All affected vehicles remain on dealer lots, therefore owner letters will not be mailed. BMW dealers will replace the BDC control unit, free of charge. The recall began on October 17, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Driveshaft may Separate from Flange Report Receipt Date: OCT 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V713000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,661 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC OCTOBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 BMW M3 Sedans, 2016-2017 BMW M4 and M4 GTS Coupes and 2017 BMW M4 Convertible vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the flange may fail resulting in a loss of propulsion. A loss of vehicle propulsion can increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify vehicle owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 3, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Upper Control Arms may Fracture Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V680000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 108 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SEPTEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6M vehicles. The rear upper control arm pivot bolts may have been improperly hardened, possibly causing the rear upper control arms to break. If a rear upper control arm breaks, it can affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rear upper control arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 12, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Incorrect ECU Programming Causing Stall Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V674000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SEPTEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 BMW 760Li vehicles. The Engine Control Unit (ECU) may have been programmed with incompatible software during a service visit, possibly causing the engine to stall. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. All affected vehicles have been repaired by programming the ECU with the correct software. Therefore, owner letters will not be sent. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Wheel Bolts May Loosen Report Receipt Date: SEP 12, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V614000 Component(s): WHEELS Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SEPTEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6M vehicles. The wheel bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened. The improperly tightened wheel bolts may loosen and break, affecting vehicle handling and control and increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten all of the wheel bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Missing Fuel Pump Crash Protection Plate Report Receipt Date: AUG 23, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V557000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,952 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC SEPTEMBER 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash. Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 15, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Passenger Air Bag Incorrectly Manufactured Report Receipt Date: AUG 15, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V533000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC AUGUST 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one each of 2019 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe and 430i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been incorrectly manufactured, potentially affecting the air bag deployment performance in the event of a crash. If the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly in the event of a crash, the occupant has an increased risk of injury. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory. Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Fuel Gauge may Read Higher than Actual Level Report Receipt Date: JUL 17, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V473000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,645 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. The fuel level sensor in the fuel tank may become stuck against an in-tank fuel line, causing the fuel gauge to display an inaccurate and possibly larger amount of fuel than is actually available. An incorrect fuel reading may lead to the vehicle stalling and increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will secure the in-tank fuel line to keep the fuel line from contacting the fuel level sensor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Crankshaft Sensor Firmware may Cause Stall Report Receipt Date: JUL 11, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V465000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,309 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 540d xDrive vehicles. The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall. On September 12, 2018, BMW expanded the recall to a total of 5,309 vehicles including certain 2018-2019 BMW 540d xDrive, 230i M240i, M240i xDrive, X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 330i, 330i xDrive, 340i, 340i xDrive, 330i xDrive Gran Turismo, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, 530e, 530e xDrive, 640i xDrive Gran Turismo, 330e, 2019 430i Gran Coupe, 430i xDrive Gran Coupe, 440i Gran Coupe, 440i xDrive Gran Coupe, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, MINI Cooper, Cooper S, JCW, MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), and MINI Clubman (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, JCW All4) vehicles. A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge. The recall began September 6, 2018 for the original population of 540d xDrive vehicles. The recall began September 6, 2018 for the expanded population of vehicles. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Insufficient Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons Report Receipt Date: JUL 06, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V453000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,594 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i and certain 2019 X4 xDrive30i and X4 M40i vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have an insufficient coating, potentially reducing rear brake performance. A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the rear brake circuit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 21, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X3 BMW X4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Lower Control Arm May Break Report Receipt Date: JUN 28, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V439000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 43 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles. The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break. If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X5 BMW X6 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Turn Signals May Flash Multiple Colors/FMVSS 108 Report Receipt Date: JUN 21, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V431000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 5 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JULY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear turn signals on the outboard side panel will illuminate red, while the inboard turn signals simultaneously illuminate amber. 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." Turn signals that flash multiple colors may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear turn signal lights, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 13, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X3 |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Side Stand or Frame Damage Report Receipt Date: JUN 15, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V408000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,376 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JUNE 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 BMW G310R and 2018 BMW G310GS motorcycles. Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame. Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frame, installing a reinforcement plate and new side stand, or the frame will be replaced if necessary, free of charge. BMW issued owners an interim notification on August 9, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Lane Keeping Assist may not Warn Properly Report Receipt Date: JUN 06, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V374000 Component(s): LANE DEPARTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 51 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC JUNE 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i, X3 sDrive30i, and X3 M40i vehicles equipped with the "Active Lane Keeping Assistant" option. The steering wheel may be incompatible with the lane keeping assistant function and may not detect if the driver's hands are off the wheel. If the sensors do not properly detect the driver's hands are off the wheel, the driver may not be alerted by one or more warning signals, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering wheel, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Engine Belt Idler Pulley Bolt may Loosen/Break Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V336000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,214 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 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. If the idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy for this recall is still under development. BMW issued owners an interim notification on July 17, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Loss of Fuel Pump Report Receipt Date: MAY 16, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V323000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 846 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW M5 vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the engine control unit software may cause the fuel pump to stop. If the fuel pump stops, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL SUBJECT: Loss of Electrical Power/Stalling Report Receipt Date: MAY 14, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V314000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,591 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2011 BMW 335d vehicles with diesel engines. The connection of the positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power. A loss of electrical power to the vehicle can cause the vehicle to unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 June 29, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING RECALL SUBJECT: Electric Auxiliary Water Pump Failure Report Receipt Date: APR 18, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V248000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 47,806 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MAY 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.If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire. 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. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES SEE DESCRIPTION |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles RECALL SUBJECT: Rear Spoiler may Loosen and Detach Report Receipt Date: MAR 07, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V154000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,008 Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC MARCH 2018 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i and X3 M40i vehicles. The rear spoiler may not have been properly attached during assembly, or may be missing screws, possibly causing the spoiler to detach while driving. If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spoiler, correcting its attachment as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X3 |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling 41,000 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 09, 2018 NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V030000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 41,808 JANUARY 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. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X5 M BMW X5 xDrive30i BMW X5 xDrive35d BMW X5 xDrive35i BMW X5 xDrive48i BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW X6 M |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles; SUSPENSION Report Receipt Date: NOV 17, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V727000 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 33 NOVEMBER 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW X5 SAV, X5 M SAV, X6 SAV, and X6 M SAV vehicles. Bolts that secure the front suspension may not have been properly tightened. Loose bolts can affect the performance of the suspension, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the wishbone suspension bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X5 BMW X6 |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: NOV 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V720000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 32,000 NOVEMBER 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection. " During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW i3 |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: NOV 15, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V719000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,188 NOVEMBER 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive, M2, and X3 xDrive 30i SAV vehicles. These vehicles may have an error in the software for the instrument panel, causing the display to not properly illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays. " If the display does not illuminate during start up or does not illuminate various control and warning symbols while driving, it can increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster display software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www. safercar. gov RECALLED VEHICLES BMW 230i BMW M240i BMW M2 BMW X3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 740.000 Vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: OCT 30, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V683000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 740,561 NOVEMBER 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. 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW 1-Series BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series BMW X3 BMW X5 BMW Z4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 670.000 Vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: OCT 25, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V676000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 672,775 NOVEMBER 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. Wiring that overheats could cause the electrical connectors to melt, and increase the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is unattended. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and electrical connectors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 18, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW 3-Series |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: SEP 28, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V605000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 85,302 OCTOBER 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2006-2010 BMW X3 2.5i, X3 3.0i and X3 xDrive30i Sports Activity Vehicles. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 20, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles; SEAT BELTS Report Receipt Date: AUG 16, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V507000 Component(s): SEAT BELTS Potential Number of Units Affected: 67 AUGUST 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, and M4 convertible vehicles. The Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR) within the front seat belt assemblies may have been produced with incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism housings. If the vehicle has an incompatible vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism, the seat belt may not restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary replace, the front seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW 430i BMW 430i xDrive BMW 440i BMW 440i xDrive BMW M4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: AUG 08, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V495000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,785 AUGUST 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2013 BMW X3 xDrive28i, X3 xDrive35i, and M6 Convertible vehicles and 2013 M6 Coupe vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW X3 xDrive28i BMW X3 xDrive35i BMW M6 Convertible BMW M6 Coupe |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JUL 06, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V428000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,158 JULY 2017 - BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, and 550i vehicles equipped with the Sport Seat option and certain 2006 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i vehicles with standard seats. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if, and how, the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 1, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. RECALLED VEHICLES BMW 325I BMW 325XI BMW 330I BMW 330XI BMW 525I BMW 525XI BMW 530I BMW 530XI BMW 550I |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 7-Series vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 14, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V379000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 92 JUNE 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect replacement left rear taillight assemblies. 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." Vehicles with the incorrect left rear lamp assemblies may be less conspicuous to other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace any incorrect left rear taillight assemblies, free of charge. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 7-Series |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles Report Receipt Date: JUN 14, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V377000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 206 JUNE 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine compartment. If oil leaks onto the front brake discs, a greater distance may be needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine oil cooler line, free of charge. Note: This recall supersedes recall 17V-240. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW M760Li xDrive |
| RECALL: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 7-Series Vehicles Report Receipt Date: MAY 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V328000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,484 JUNE 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. In these vehicles, the doors may appear to be closed and latched, but, in fact, may inadvertently open. The door may unexpectedly open due to road or driving conditions or occupant contact with the door. The sudden opening may result in occupant ejection or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The remedy is currently under development. Interim notices were mailed to owners July 17, 2017 informing them of the safety defect. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is ready. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 7-Series |
| RECALL: BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles Report Receipt Date: MAY 18, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V327000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT , TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 JUNE 2017 -- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, however the Tire Information Label states that the vehicles are equipped with 20-inch tires. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The incorrect tire size on the label does not comply with FMVSS number 110. BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 BMW X6 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Report Receipt Date: APR 10, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V240000 Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 97 APRIL 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have engine oil cooler lines that may loosen causing an oil leak in the engine compartment. The leaking engine oil may get onto the front brake disks, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine oil cooler lines, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began late May 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO BMWs M760Li xDrive |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V222000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,883 APRIL 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles. When the affected vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out. 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." If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn signal is activated, other drivers may be confused, increasing the risk of a crash. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the vehicle to correct the brake lighting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 22, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper MINI Cooper Clubman |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2017 X5 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 17, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V189000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 36 MARCH 2017 -- BMW of North America, Inc. (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 X5 sDrive35i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X5 xDrive40e vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag modules using certain air bag inflators that may not vent properly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag. If the inflator cannot vent properly, the inflator may rupture, resulting in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants and causing serious injury or death. BMW has notified owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2011-2013 BMW X5, 2011-2014 X6 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAR 02, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V138000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 121,737 MARCH 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. 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 24, 2017.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 BMW X6 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 23, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V115000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 292 MARCH 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive and M4 vehicles and Rolls-Royce Dawn vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat-mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 17, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 4 Series BMW M4 Rolls Royce Dawn |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: FEB 09, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V088000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 19,130 FEBRUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak. A fuel vapor leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel vent line, replacing it as necessary, and install a clip to prevent it from chafing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 3, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW i3 REx |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: FEB 09, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V087000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,160 FEBRUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i vehicles. The affected vehicles may have battery positive (B+) cables that develop high resistance in the connections to the fuse box. The high resistance may result in loss of the cable's electrical connection, possibly causing an engine stall and preventing the vehicle from restarting, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the B+ cable connector with one that is silver coated and better secure it to the fuse box, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 3, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X1 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 8,752 vehicles; AIR Report Receipt Date: FEB 02, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V067000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,752 FEBRUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012 740i and 740Li vehicles. The rear driveshaft constant velocity (CV) joint on the affected vehicles may fatigue and break. If the CV joint breaks, the vehicle may have a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear driveshaft CV joint and, based on its production date, will replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 27, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO BMW 1 Series BMW Z Series BMW 3 Series BMW 5 Series BMW 7 Series |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 26, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V062000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 4 FEBRUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2016-2017 X1 xDrive28i and X1 sDrive28i vehicles. The affected vehicles have an instrument panel that may not allow the front passenger air bag to deploy properly in the event of a crash. In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag does not deploy properly, it can increase the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW xDrive28i BMW X1 sDrive28i |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 230,117 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 20, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V047000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 230,117 FEBRUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2000-2002 BMW 320i, 323i, 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi, 323Ci, 325Ci, 330Ci, M3, 323iT, 325iT and 325xiT vehicles, 2001-2002 525i, 530i, 540i, M5, 525iT and 540iT vehicles, and 2001-2003 X5 3.0i, X5 4.4i, and X5 4.6is vehicles. These vehicles may have had a driver-side air bag module installed as replacement equipment such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bag, or as a remedy part for a prior recall. These replacement modules contain an air bag inflator that may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to lower absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver side air bag module, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 15, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series BMW M-Series BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 48,000 X5 and X6 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JAN 12, 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V020000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 48,380 JANUARY 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. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available are expected to be mailed March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 BMW X6 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016 BMW X5 xDrive40e vehicles; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: DEC 21, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V919000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 JANUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic (DME) control unit that may have a loose electrical ground cable, possibly causing an under-voltage condition which would result in the transmission shifting to neutral. If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral, there would be an increased risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the ground cable, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: DEC 20, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V914000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,506 JANUARY 2017 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, i3, i8, Rolls-Royce Dawn, Mini Clubman Cooper, Clubman Cooper S, Cooper All4, Cooper S All4, Mini 4-Door Cooper, Cooper S, Mini 2-Door Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and 2016 BMW 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, M5 and 535d vehicles. The affected vehicles have seat- mounted side air bag inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. If the air bag inflator initiator fails to ignite, the seat-mounted air bag will not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 2017. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW M Series BMW 4 Series BMW 5 Series BMW 6 Series BMW i3 BMW i8 BMW X1 Mini Cooper Mini Clubman Rolls-Royce Dawn |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: NOV 17, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V832000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 91 DECEMBER 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles may have received a replacement Sensor Cluster Unit (SCU) during a service visit. These SCUs have an acceleration sensor that may have been incorrectly programmed and, as a result, the SCU may not accurately determine if activation and deployment of the air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and head restraints is necessary in the event of a crash. Depending on the severity of the crash, inadequate activation of the driver and/or passenger air bags, safety belt pre-tensioners and active head restraints may increase the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the SCU, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 528i BMW 528xi BMW 535i BMW 535xi BMW 550i BMW 550xi |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 136,000 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V746000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 136,188 NOVEMBER 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i, 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M, 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xDrive Convertible, 650i Coupe and 650i Coupe xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have in-tank fuel pumps that may have insufficiently crimped wire contacts. The loose wires may cause the connector to melt, resulting in a fuel leak. Additionally, the fuel pump may stop working, possibly causing an engine stall and increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 5, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo BMW 528i BMW 535i BMW 535i Active Hybrid BMW 550i BMW 640i BMW 650i BMW X5 BMW X6 BMW X6 Active Hybrid SAC |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling one 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle; STEERING RReport Receipt Date: OCT 03, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V704000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 OCTOBER 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2017 BMW X3 xDrive 28i vehicle manufactured on June 7, 2016. This vehicle has electronic power steering (EPS), and the contact pins on the EPS control unit may not have been welded properly resulting in increased resistance. An increase in pin contact resistance can increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off. BMW will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the EPS system, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: SEP 09, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V653000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 SEPTEMBER 2016 -- BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen. Loose rear sub-frame bolts may adversely affect vehicle handling and control, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear sub-frame bolts with new bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 24, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW M2 BMW M3 BMW M4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JUL 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V553000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,810 AUGUST 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 MINI Clubman vehicles manufactured August 19, 2015, through July 14, 2016. The side curtain air bags for the front seat occupants may deploy in the intended positions in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 226, "Ejection Mitigation." If a side curtain air bag does not inflate as intended in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front seat occupants. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the driver and passenger side curtain air bag covers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Clubman |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 BMW M5 sedans, 2015 M6 coupes and 2015 M6 convertibles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: JUL 19, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V540000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 956 AUGUST 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW M5 sedans manufactured September 4, 2014, through December 4, 2014, 2015 M6 coupes manufactured September 3, 2014, through December 3, 2014, 2015 M6 convertibles manufactured September 8, 2014, through December 4, 2014, and 2015 M6 Gran Coupe vehicles manufactured September3, 2014, through December 4, 2014. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft that may have been inadequately welded during manufacturing. Due to the improper weld, the driveshaft may fracture and fail, causing loss of drive to the rear wheels and a loss of propulsion. Additionally, if the car is turned off and exited without the parking brake applied, the car may roll. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 6, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW M5 BMW M6 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 91,000 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAY 26, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V364000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 91,806 JUNE 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, 2009-2011 X5 xDrive35d vehicles, 2008-2011 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles, and 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid 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 model year 2007-2008 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5M vehicles, and 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M 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." Vehicles of these model years and models that were not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and 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. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 18, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 BMW X6 BMW X6 ACTIVE HYBRID SAC |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 188,000 vehicles; CHILD SEAT Report Receipt Date: MAY 23, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V333000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 188,668 JUNE 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system. Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 12, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X3 sDrive28i BMW X3 xDrive28i BMW X3 xDrive35i BMW X3 xDrive28d BMW x4 xDrive28i BMW X4 xDrive35i BMW X4 xDriveM40i |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 21,000 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: MAY 17, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V311000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 21,493 JUNE 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 X5 xDrive 35i, xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to November 20, 2010, 2011 X5 xDrive35d diesel vehicles manufactured April 7, 2010, to November 20, 2010, and 2011 X6 Active Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 15, 2010, to November 17, 2010. The affected vehicles have a front driveshaft universal joint that may not seal out water and debris from getting in and damaging the joint, which could lead to its failure. 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. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on July 1, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 xDrive 35i BMW xDrive50i BMW X5 M BMW X6 xDrive35i BMW X6 xDrive50i BMW X6 M BMW X5 xDrive35d diesel BMW X6 Active Hybrid vehicles |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 25, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V173000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,110 APRIL 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 740Li, 750Li, and 750Lxi vehicles manufactured July 1, 2015, to December 11, 2015. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may randomly reset due to an electrical short circuit as a result of residual metallic particles from the manufacturing process. In the event of a crash while the air bag module is resetting, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 740Li BMW 750Li BMW 750Lxi |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 840,000 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: FEB 05, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V071000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 840,000 FEBRUARY 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 Series M coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive Sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xiT, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xDrive, 335is and M3 Coupes and Convertibles, 2013-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i and X1 xDrive35i SAVs, 2007-2010 X3 xDrive30i SAVs, 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i and X5 M SAVs, 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d SAVs, 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i, and X6 M SACs, 2010-2011 BMW X6 xDrive50i SACs and 2008-2011 M3 Sedan vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts are available. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO BMW 1 SERIES M BMW 128I BMW 135I BMW 325 BMW 328 BMW 330 BMW 335 BMW M3 BMW X1 SAV BMW X3 SAV BMW X5 SAV BMW X6 SAC |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling one 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV); STEERING Report Receipt Date: DEC 30, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V887000 Component(s): STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 JANUARY 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015. The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. A gearbox malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail. The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper Hardtop BMW X1 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 i8 vehicles; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Report Receipt Date: DEC 28, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V882000 Component(s): ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL Potential Number of Units Affected: 16 JANUARY 2016 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking. Impaired DSC functionality may negatively impact vehicle handling and braking and increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the DSC hydraulic unit, and replace if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 10, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW i8 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015-2016 M3 and M4 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V787000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 DECEMBER 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles manufactured May 22, 2015, to September 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have left and right side curtain air bags that may not have been manufactured properly. As a result of the improper manufacturing, the air bags may not position themselves as intended during deployment, increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a vehicle crash. Rolls-Royce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 11, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Rolls-Royce Phantom |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015-2016 M3 and M4 vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: NOV 23, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V782000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 DECEMBER 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 M3 Sedan vehicles manufactured May 30, 2015, to September 2, 2015, 2016 M4 Coupe vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to September 11, 2015, and 2015-2016 M4 Convertible vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to August 4, 2015. The affected vehicles have a driveshaft with a slip-joint that may not have been filled with grease. As a result, the slip-joint may fail over time. If the slip-joint fails, there would be a loss of power to the rear axle and therefore the vehicle would stop moving, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driveshaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2016. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW M3 BMW M4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans; CHILD SEAT , SEATS Report Receipt Date: OCT 30, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V718000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT , SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,162 NOV 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535d xDrive, M5, 550i, 550i xDrive, and 535d sedans. The affected vehicles have an inboard lower anchor for child restraints on the left rear seat that may have been bent downwards, preventing the child seat from fully engaging both lower anchors. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems." If the child seat is not properly attached to the lower anchors, it can increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, repair the inboard lower anchor on the left rear seat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 24, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 528i BMW 528i xDrive BMW 535i BMW 535i xDrive BMW 535d xDrive BMW M5 BMW 550i BMW 550i xDrive BMW 535d |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling one model year 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost vehicle; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: OCT 23, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V695000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 1 NOV 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one model year 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost manufactured on January 23, 2014. The affected vehicle has thorax air bags fitted to both front seats that may fail to meet the side impact performance requirements for the front seat occupants. As such, this vehicle may fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection." In the event of a vehicle crash necessitating air bag deployment, this may increase the risk of injury to the front seat passengers. A Rolls-Royce dealer will replace the driver-side and passenger-side thorax air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began October 22, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Rolls-Royce Ghost |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: OCT 07, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V628000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,073 OCT 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." In the event of a vehicle crash, an air bag that does not deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger. MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 20, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper BMW i3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3; 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles; 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles; EXTERIOR LIGHTING Report Receipt Date: AUG 17, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V520000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 7,544 SEPT 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." If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 320i BMW 320xi BMW 328i BMW 328xi BMW 335i BMW 335xi BMW ActiveHybrid3 BMW 328xi Sports Wagon BMW 328d BMW 328xd BMW 328xd Sports Wagon |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: APR 06, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V205000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 91,800 APRIL 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper MINI Cooper S |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: MAR 31, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V189000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 18,054 APRIL 2015 -- BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 228i Coupe, M235i Coupe, 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, ActiveHybrid 3, 328xi Sports Wagon, 428i Coupe, 428xi Coupe, 435i Coupe, 435xi Coupe, 428i Convertible, 428xi Convertible, 435i Convertible, 328xi Gran Turismo, 335xi Gran Turismo, and 2015 428i Gran Coupe, 428xi Gran Coupe, and 435i Gran Coupe vehicles. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing. If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 228i Coupe BMW M235i Coupe BMW 320i BMW 320xi BMW 328i BMW 328xi BMW 335i BMW 335xi BMW ActiveHybrid 3 BMW 328xi Sports Wagon BMW 328xi Gran Turismo BMW 335xi Gran Turismo BMW 428i Coupe BMW 428xi Coupe BMW 435i Coupe BMW 435xi Coupe BMW 428i Convertible BMW 428xi Convertible BMW 435i Convertible BMW 428i Gran Coupe BMW 428xi Gran Coupe BMW 435i Gran Coupe vehicles |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 13, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V148000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,067 MARCH 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 428i Convertible, 428i xDrive Convertible, 435i Convertible, and 435i xDrive Convertible vehicles manufactured October 22, 2014, to February 27, 2015. Due to a programming error, the driver's front air bag deployment timing may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." If the driver's front air bag deployment timing is incorrect, there is an increased risk of personal injury in the event of a vehicle crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the air bag control module with corrected software version, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 428i BMW 435i |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: MAR 13, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V147000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 46 MARCH 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35d Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 19, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and 2014-2015 BMW X5 xDrive 35i, X5 sDrive 35i, X5 xDrive 50i, Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV) manufactured August 28, 2013, to February 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the Head Protection System (HPS) air bag may not be securely connected to the air bag inflator gas generator. Without a secure connection to the inflator, the HPS air bags may have insufficient inflation during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Head Protection System, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 1, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles: EQUIPMENT Report Receipt Date: JAN 26, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V034000 Component(s): EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,130 FEBRUARY 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop two door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to December 14, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect maximum capacity weight stated on the Tire Information Placard. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less." The maximum weight listed on the label is incorrect (too low) and therefore does not comply with Federal Regulations. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect labels with corrected labels, free of charge. Owners will notified by March 13, 2015. owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW MINI Cooper |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles; STRUCTURE Report Receipt Date: DEC 23, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V815000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,679 JANUARY 2015 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to May 14, 2014. The affected vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 214, "Side impact protection." If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin February 18, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO Mini Cooper |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles; POWER TRAIN Report Receipt Date: DEC 15, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V789000 Component(s): POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,928 DECEMBER 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 1, 2015. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: NOV 10, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V721000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 846 DECEMBER 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged. If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant. MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Report Receipt Date: OCT 27, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V674000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 223 DECEMBER 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing. An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW i8 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 X5 vehicles; SEATS Report Receipt Date: OCT 17, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V650000 Component(s): SEATS Potential Number of Units Affected: 11 DECEMBER 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded. In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles; VISIBILITY Report Receipt Date: OCT 16, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V648000 Component(s): VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 53 DECEMBER 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014 to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 1, 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X3 BMW X4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 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; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Report Receipt Date: OCT 07, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V627000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,988 NOV 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. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash. 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 is expected to begin in late November 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 320i Sedan BMW 328i Sedan BMW 320i xDrive Sedan BMW 328i xDrive Sedan BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon BMW 528i Sedan BMW 528i xDrive Sedan BMW X1 sDrive28i BMW X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster BMW 428i Coupe BMW 428i xDrive Coupe |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles; TIRES Report Receipt Date: OCT 03, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V619000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,805 NOV 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking. Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO MINI Cooper Hardtop |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling a certain 2014 BMW i3 and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles; AIR BAGS Report Receipt Date: JUL 14, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V422000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 27 SEPT 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident. If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW i3 Mini Cooper |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles; REAR DOOR LOCKS Report Receipt Date: APR 17, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V202000 Component(s): REAR DOOR LOCKS Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,400 MAY 2014 -- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option. The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the inside door handle is pulled, the previously engaged child safety lock can disengage. A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 156,000 vehicles from model years 2010-2012; ENGINE Report Receipt Date: APR 10, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V176000 Component(s): ENGINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 156,137 APRIL 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. If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in May 2014. 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. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO BMW 1-Series BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series BMW 6-Series BMW X3 BMW X5 BMW Z4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles; AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Report Receipt Date: NOV 15, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V570000 Component(s): AIR BAGS , ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 3 DECEMBER 2013 - BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear seam on the instrument panel was not manufactured correctly. In the event of a crash, the air bag could improperly deploy, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the air bag's protection and increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger. In addition, parts or fragments from the air bag system could strike and injure the front passenger or other vehicle occupants. BMW has notified owners and dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. . Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling 76,000 vehicles; AIR BAG Report Receipt Date: NOV 12, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V564000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,565 DECEMBER 2013 - BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports wagons, model year 2006-2007 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi, 550i sedans and 530xi sports wagons, model year 2006 760i sedans, model year 2006-2007 750i, 750Li, and 760Li sedans, and model year 2006 X5 sports activity vehicles, equipped with certain seat types. The front passenger seat occupant detection mat that determines if and how the passenger frontal air bag should deploy in a crash may fatigue and develop cracks which could lead to a system failure. Should the system fail, in the event of a crash, the front passenger air bag would be deactivated, increasing the risk of personal injury. BMW will notify owners with an interim notification letter in January 2014 since parts are not currently available. When parts are available, anticipated to be in March 2014, BMW will send a second letter and dealers will repair the occupant detection mat to eliminate the possibility that it may crack, free of charge. Additionally, owners of model year 2006-2007 3 Series with standard seats, 5 Series with comfort seats, and Z4 models, will receive an extended warranty on their front passenger seat occupant detection mat. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov MORE RECALL INFO BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series BMW 7-Series BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 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 Report Receipt Date: SEP 26, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V454000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 76,191 SEPTEMBER 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. A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in November 2013. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 3-Series BMW 5-Series BMW X1 BMW X3 BMW Z4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2008-2010 -- 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars Report Receipt Date: SEP 11, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V407000 Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected: 134,100 SEPTEMBER 2013 - BMW is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 528i, 535i, 550i, and M5 passenger cars manufactured from March 1, 2007, through December 31, 2009. Over time, increased resistance at the taillight electrical contact points may cause damage to the ground terminal and housing of the connector resulting in an intermittent or permanent loss of functionality of one or more rear lamp functions (tail, brake, turn-signal, reverse). Intermittent light operation reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lamp bulb carriers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2013. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 5-Series BMW M5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles Report Receipt Date: AUG 07, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V339000 Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,540 AUGUST 2013 - BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 X5 xDrive35d vehicles equipped with a diesel engine and manufactured from June 13, 2009, through November 9, 2009. The fuel filter heater, which is used for warming up the diesel fuel during vehicle operation at low outside temperatures, could experience an electrical overload condition and become permanently activated. The fuel filter heater could remain activated even when the ignition is off and lead to a dead battery. The unit could also overheat, possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel filter heater, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin in August 2013. . This recall is an expansion of safety recall 11V-441. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2002-2003 3-Series coupes and convertibles Report Receipt Date: MAY 03, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V172000 Component(s): AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected: 42,080 APRIL 2013 --BMW is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans; 325Ci and 330Ci coupes and convertibles; 325iT and 325xiT Sports Wagons; and M3 coupes and convertibles to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking and potentially seriously injuring the passenger seat occupant or other occupants. BMW intends to issue initial notifications to owners informing them of the safety defect in May. Once replacement parts are available, estimated for July, BMW will notify owners again to contact their dealers and schedule a replacement of the passenger air bag, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. MORE RECALL INFO BMW 325i BMW 325xi BMW 330i BMW 330xi BMW 325Ci BMW 330Ci BMW 325iT BMW 325xiT BMW M3 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 13V045000 @ www.Safercar.Gov FEBRUARY 2013 -- BMW is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 X5 SAV vehicles, manufactured September 12, 2006, through March 18, 2010 and equipped with an 8-cylinder engine. The brake vacuum pump may leak a small amount of lubricating oil into the hose. The contamination could result in a loss of power assist braking. The loss of power assist in braking could increase stopping distance and lead to a vehicle crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake vacuum line with one that contains a check valve, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 13V045000 MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 1-Series, 3-Series ans Z4 vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 13V044000 @ www.Safercar.Gov FEBRUARY 2013 -- BMW is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 1-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured December 2007 through July 2011; and 2007-2011 3-Series coupes and convertibles manufactured March 2007 through July 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. 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. If there is a loss of electrical power to the vehicle, the vehicle may unexpectedly stall, increasing the risk of a crash. 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 is expected to begin in March 2013. . Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 13V044000 MORE RECALL INFO BMW 1-Series BMW 3-Series BMW Z4 |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 13V017000 @ www.Safercar.Gov FEBRUARY 2013 -- BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-Series ActiveE passenger vehicles manufactured August 17, 2011, through December, 19, 2011. Due to an insufficient sealing of the drivetrain housing assembly there may be a lack of grease lubrication on the gear shaft that transfers power from the electric motor to the transmission. Over time, the connection between the electric motor and the transmission may wear, possibly resulting in a sudden loss of vehicle propulsion. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. BMW will notify owners by telephone, and dealers will inspect the drivetrain connection and update the sealing system. Any worn electric motor gearing will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin in February 2013. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 13V017000 MORE RECALL INFO BMW1-Series ActiveE |
| RECALL: BMW is recalling certain 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles NHTSA Campaign ID number: 12V550000 @ www.Safercar.Gov NOVEMBER 2012 -- BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through November 15, 2012. The engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time. If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash. BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. . Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. 12V-550 MORE RECALL INFO BMW X5 |
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