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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V126000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 09/01/2003 to 07/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 367682 | 04/30/2012 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 03/26/2012 | 03/26/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Bmw is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-series, model year 2004-2010 6-series, model year 2006-2010 m5, and model year 2007-2010 m6 vehicles. the insulated bulkhead connector for the positive battery cable may have been incorrectly attached to the trunk floor panel, which can lead to a loosening of the bolt connection. as it loosens, an increase in electrical resistance at this cable connection is possible and could cause the cable connection to overheat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheating could lead to a fire, even while the vehicle is not in use. as a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and secure the battery bolt cable connection as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may 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-12-15-05 | 12/01/2007 | 10032990 | Bmw: diagnosis of dme me 9.2 map thermostat fault 2ef4/279b. the service engine soon light illuminated. the engine does not overheat and the map thermostat operates properly. possible causes are deterioration of coolant quality; increas | 06/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-09-07 | 02/01/2008 | 10032780 | Bmw vehicle: service engine soon light illuminated: s85-various vanos related faults stored. (e60 (5series), e63 & e64 (6series). no model years listed. *pe | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-09-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032781 | Bmw vehicle: driveability complaints due to cooling fan relay failure. the customer may complain of intermittent driveability problems, described as-engine is lacking power when accelerating uphill; transmission will not upshift under hea | 05/21/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SI-B24-03-09 | 04/01/2009 | 10029426 | Bmw: one or a combination of the following situations may exist: intermittent harsh 4-3, 3-2 or 2-1 downshift (jolt) when coming to a stop with light brake application; jolts and/or jerks felt when reaccelerating after coasting; and judder | 07/08/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 0 | 200 | 12/31/2004 |
| I bought a new 2005 bmw 645i.and it had computer problems. the dealer said the manufacturer usually fixed problems in 60-90 days. it has been 18 months and the on board computer has problems with the entertainment, and bluetooth. the computer continues to play cd's after the engine is shut off. the dealer ignored the problem for months until i said the car would need to be bought under the lemon law'. they will not replace the vehicle because they now say all 650 and 645 models have similar problems and they cannot guarantee another vehicle would perform without problems. the dealer and bmw northamerica are aware of the problem. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 01/05/2005 | 0 | 200 | 12/31/2004 |
| I bought a new 2005 bmw 645i.and it had computer problems. the dealer said the manufacturer usually fixed problems in 60-90 days. it has been 18 months and the on board computer has problems with the entertainment, and bluetooth. the computer continues to play cd's after the engine is shut off. the dealer ignored the problem for months until i said the car would need to be bought under the lemon law'. they will not replace the vehicle because they now say all 650 and 645 models have similar problems and they cannot guarantee another vehicle would perform without problems. the dealer and bmw northamerica are aware of the problem. | |||