Bmw 5-series 2008
Model 5-series made in 2008 by Bmw got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to structure, unknown or other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and (pws). There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2008
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V521000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | V (Vehicle) | 32084 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/20/2011 | 10/27/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SIB-12-24-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042664 | Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| RC-11V-521 | 12/01/2011 | 10044281 | Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment. | 06/04/2012 | |
| SIB-12-24-11 | 09/01/2011 | 10042664 | Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *pe | 01/06/2012 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 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 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| 11-07-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045282 | Bmw: while driving vehicle, at times would be rough running; white or blue is smoke seen exiting exhaust system and the engine oil is consumed above specifications. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
| SIB-12-14-12 | 07/01/2012 | 10045283 | Bmw: experiencing loss of engine power, service engine soon lamp is illuminated, a noise, like rattling, coming from engine compartment. *pe | 08/27/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 64500 | ||
| Left side of the center dash trim continues to pop off. occurs every 4 months at $40 a repair. repaired 3 times; once under warranty and twice out of warranty. the trim pops out on its own, however the bmw dealership continues to state that excessive force is causing the problem. that is not the case. this is not a characteristic to expect on this class of vehicle. an owner should not expect to maintain the dash trim. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 05/23/2012 | 64500 | ||
| Left side of the center dash trim continues to pop off. occurs every 4 months at $40 a repair. repaired 3 times; once under warranty and twice out of warranty. the trim pops out on its own, however the bmw dealership continues to state that excessive force is causing the problem. that is not the case. this is not a characteristic to expect on this class of vehicle. an owner should not expect to maintain the dash trim. | |||