Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
11V521000BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC V (Vehicle)32084MFRBMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC10/20/201110/27/2011
Defect SummaryBmw 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 SummaryThis could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryBmw 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.
NotesOwners 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
RC-11V-52112/01/201110044281Bmw: 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-52112/01/201110044281Bmw: 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-24-02-1203/01/201210043910Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb05/01/2012
SIB-12-24-1109/01/201110042664Bmw: information is being provided regarding the off and on flashing light or service engine soon illumination while vehicle is in transportation mode. *pe01/06/2012
SIB-12-16-1108/01/201110041407Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm09/30/2011
SIB-12-16-1108/01/201110041407Ready09/30/2011
TS-12-19-1008/01/201010041276Ready09/26/2011
TS-12-19-1008/01/201010041276Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm09/26/2011
SIB-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Ready08/15/2011
SIB-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Bmw: there is a delayed throttle response when driving off with a high engine load. it occurs when it is hot outside, the a/c is switched on, and the wheel is turned slightly. there is a software problem. *rm08/15/2011
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Bmw: 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. *rm04/27/2011
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Ready04/27/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SIB-11-07-1107/01/201110040845Bmw: loss of performance and turbocharger noise due to the oil supply restricted, causing oil starvation and resulting in the seizing of the turbocharger assembly. *rm09/13/2011
SIB-11-07-1107/01/201110040845Ready09/13/2011
SIB-11-13-0708/01/201010037657Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm06/01/2011
SIB-11-13-0708/01/201010037657Ready06/01/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SIB-11-13-0708/01/201010037657Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm06/01/2011
SIB-11-13-0708/01/201010037657Ready06/01/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SIB-01-02-1207/01/201210045279Bmw: 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. *pe08/27/2012
SIB-13-13-1009/01/201110042684Bmw: 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. *pe01/06/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
12/08/201010000
 This is the second time this particular problem happened. the first time the car lost power when revs went up above 3.5k rpm and recovered as soon as revs fell below this range. this almost resulted in an accident since the driver behind me was taken by surprise with the abrupt reduction in speed. i took the car to bmw for service and they reported it had been fixed. the second incident occurred while driving at 60mph on the leftmost lane of a three lane highway. the car completely lost power and a warning was displayed indicating: engine malfunction, you may be able to continue at reduced power. there was no power at all. the engine was completely off, car switched to neutral. i turned the hazard lights on since there was a lot of commuting traffic and the quick reduction in speed could have again resulted in a serious accident. i managed to coast to the shoulder on the right and called roadside assistance. car was towed and is being serviced by bmw. searching the web i found numerous references to this exact problem reported as early as 2008. some of the reports indicate that this issue happened a few times to the same car even after the issue was declared resolved. i am dumbfounded by the fact that a recall hasn't been issued. does it take someone dying for anyone to pay attention and do the right thing?

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