Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 12E029000 | Valeo | E (Equipment) | 585 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/10/2012 | 08/14/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SIB-12-12-08 | 02/01/2009 | 10028525 | Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause | 05/06/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. there is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on. the vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Bmw: six different models equipped with the m54 engine could have valve covers break in cold weather and ruin the engine. this is due to moisture accumulation. *rm | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Bmw: there is a rough engine idle and service engine soon light when driving downhill in high altitudes during cold weather. there may be six different fault codes. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-22-01-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032815 | Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| SB-12-01-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030612 | Bmw vehicles: service engine soon lamp or check gas cap warning illuminated while driving. software error in the dme for the tank leak diagnostic system. models e60, e61 (5 series); e70 (x5); e71 (x6); e82, e88 (1 series); e83 (x3); e90, | 10/27/2009 | |
| SIB-12-12-08 | 02/01/2009 | 10028525 | Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause | 05/06/2009 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. there is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-11-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036983 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Bmw: warning message on about low diesel exhaust fuel level and that the engine will not restart within 999 miles. the light comes on a few thousand miles earlier than a recommended oil change. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-11-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036983 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-13-07 | 08/01/2010 | 10037657 | Ready | 06/01/2011 | |
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| SIB-18-02-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046861 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. the replacing and/or checking of emissions monitoring components to increase emissions stability, high pressure (hp) egr valve restriction of excessive soot and improved diesel exhaust f | 10/31/2012 | |
| SIB-01-02-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045279 | Bmw: a failure of the turbocharger wastegates, caused by a defect, has an emissions extended warranty, 8 years or 82,000 miles, whichever comes first, not otherwise falling within coverage exclusion. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-13-13-10 | 09/01/2011 | 10042684 | Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump has an internal component that may fail and causing drivability symptoms such as erratic engine operation and longer starting times. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| SIB-13-14-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040347 | Bmw: fuel injectors may cause misfire faults with erratic engine operation. *rm | 08/23/2011 | |
| SIB-13-14-10 | 04/01/2011 | 10040347 | Ready | 08/23/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| SIB-18-02-12 | 08/01/2012 | 10046861 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. the replacing and/or checking of emissions monitoring components to increase emissions stability, high pressure (hp) egr valve restriction of excessive soot and improved diesel exhaust f | 10/31/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 04/03/2012 | |||
| My wife was driving in the left center lane of interstate 384 in manchester ct. the car stalled and she was hit from behind by 3 other vehicles. she suffered back and neck injuries. this is related to the recent recall of bmws for a faulty battery cable. bmw would not acknowledge anything was wrong with the car. we traded the car in because we did not feel it was safe or reliable. | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 50000 | 1 | |
| My wife was departing a traffic circle on base here in germany. she accelerated to 35 mph and experienced stalled acceleration as she was traveling down the main road. my wife was stepping on the gas and the car appeared not to be running. she attempted to get the vehicle off to the side of the road as it rolled to a stop. she was stuck in the right hand turn lane on a two lane road and waited for security forces patrolman that stopped and helped push the car out of traffic. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2013 | 50000 | ||
| My wife was departing a traffic circle on base here in germany. she accelerated to 35 mph and experienced stalled acceleration as she was traveling down the main road. my wife was stepping on the gas and the car appeared not to be running. she attempted to get the vehicle off to the side of the road as it rolled to a stop. she was stuck in the right hand turn lane on a two lane road and waited for security forces patrolman that stopped and helped push the car out of traffic. | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 30000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 bmw 335i coupe with 30000 miles on it. it was revealed in a normal service appointment that there is an issue with that particular models motor ( n54 ). the tolerances of the pulley wheel that supports all the cars systems including the power steering is dangerously close and can rub on the subframe of the car causing the serpentine belt to fail causing all of the cars systems to stop working. this can be particularly dangerous if your in a traffic situation to have all systems fail. bmw recognizes the issue and produced a sib 11 09 08. the local bmw shop global imports and my extended warranty coverage refuse to fix the dangerous situation. the problem is compounded that if the pulley continues to rub on the subframe it can actually cause the motor to drop from the car chasis. an even more dangerous situation. global imports will fix their know issue for close to $4000. this problem has been documented by many of that models owners. http://www.n54tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=722576 there is a website this issue should involve a recall or repair. *tr | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 30000 | ||
| I have a 2007 bmw 335i coupe with 30000 miles on it. it was revealed in a normal service appointment that there is an issue with that particular models motor ( n54 ). the tolerances of the pulley wheel that supports all the cars systems including the power steering is dangerously close and can rub on the subframe of the car causing the sepintine belt to fail causing all of the cars systems to stop working. this can be particularly dangerous if your in a traffic situation to have all systems fail. bmw reconizes the issue and produced a sib 11 09 08. the local bmw shop global imports and my extended waranty coverage refuse to fix the dangerous situation. the problem is compounded that if the pulley continues to rub on the subframe it can actually cause the motor to drop from the car chasis. an even more dangerous situation. global imports will fix their know issue for close to $4000. this problem has been documented by many of that models owners. http://www.n54tech.com/forums/search.php?searchid=722576 there is a website this issue should involve a recall or repair. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/28/2008 | 12000 | 1 | |
| Please refer to the following web site. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4875087&posted=1#post4875087 bmw has a ticking problem with all 2007 and 2008 bmw 3 series. bmw has a tsb to bleed the vehicle. bmw is aware this will not solve the problem. bmw needs to replace the cylinder head to fix the defect. bmw has redesigned the 2009 cylinder head to correct the problem. bmw is putting its consumers through a fraudulent scheme to attempt frivolous repairs while knowing a full cylinder head replacement is the only remedy to the problem. accordingly, i ask that this government service demand bmw issue a recall on the defective component to its 2007 and 2008 bmw 3 series vehicles. *tr | |||