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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V479000 | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | from 10/02/2006 to 06/27/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 29250 | 10/29/2007 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 10/12/2007 | 10/12/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles equipped with v8 engines, in conditions of below freezing temperatures combined with low humidity, it is possible for electrostatic discharge to occur at the fuel rails. if this were to occur, the engine electronic control unit (ecu) could be affected so that engine stalling could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If stalling were to occur, the driver may not be able to maintain vehicle speed or accelerate and the power steering could fail increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will attach two ground cables in the engine compartment free of charge. the recall began on october 29, 2007. owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||||
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| SIB-11-08-03 | 07/01/2010 | 10037010 | Ready | 04/27/2011 | |
| 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-13-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036985 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| 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-13-07-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036982 | Ready | 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-12-23-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032813 | Bmw vehicle: fc 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat. complaints that the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. fault code 2ef4 characteristic map thermostat is stored in dme fault memory. dme software calibration related to high heatin | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SIB-12-17-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030624 | Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t | 10/30/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| SB-12-18-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030613 | Bmw vehicles: program control units (dme-dmtl diagnosis). an incorrect tank leakage diagnosis may occur due to a software error. the service engine soon (mil) lamp may be illuminated with the dmtl leakage fault stored, even though there | 10/27/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| 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-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-12-26-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032646 | Bmw vehicles: edk throttle potentiometer faults-diagnosis. models e60, e63, e64, e65, e66, and e70. the service engine soon and dsc/dtc warning lamps are illuminated. the engine enters the power reduction (fail safe) mode. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SIB-13-02-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10032642 | Bmw vehicles: diagnosis for low pressure fuel supply faults. the service engine soon lamp is illuminated (a fuel pump malfuction message is displayed in the cc), and a combination of the following fault codes may be stored in the dde cont | 04/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-17-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030624 | Bmw vehicle: water has entered electronics box because the lid is not properly fitted. once it is verified that water has indeed entered the electronics box, it will be necessary to replace both the lower part of the electronics box and t | 10/30/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Bmw recalled x5 from 2008-2011 for water pump failure. my x5 is 2007 and it is identical model as 2008-2011 bmw x5. same design and same water pump part. however bmw manufacturer said it will not be covered by recall because it is not 2008-2011 model. this does not make sense that they do not recall 2007 x5 even if it is identical car to 2008-2011 bmw x5. | |||
| 11/14/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact was driving 55 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to overheat. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was towed to a mechanic who advised that the water pump had failed. the dealer was notified who stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 53,000. | |||
| 11/21/2011 | 54000 | ||
| Bmw recalled x5 from 2008-2011 for water pump failure. my x5 is 2007 and it is identical model as 2008-2011 bmw x5. same design and same water pump part. however bmw manufacturer said it will not be covered by recall because it is not 2008-2011 model. this does not make sense that they do not recall 2007 x5 even if it is identical car to 2008-2011 bmw x5. | |||
| 11/14/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact was driving 55 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle began to overheat. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and was towed to a mechanic who advised that the water pump had failed. the dealer was notified who stated there were no recalls on the vehicle. the failure mileage was 53,000. kmj | |||
| 11/14/2011 | 53000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle warning light started to illuminate that the vehicle engine has started to overheat. the vehicle was merged to the side of the road and a tow truck was called. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated the water pump had failed. the dealer was notified who stated there are no recalls or warranty on the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified who stated his vin was not included in the recall. they offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 53,000. mw | |||
| 12/07/2010 | 93000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 bmw x5. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. she was able to move the vehicle on-to the road shoulder. the vehicle was towed to the dealer diagnose located the failure at the rear axle, rear differential, and a transmission fluid leak. the vehicle had not been repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the failure and the current mileage were 93,000. li | |||
| 06/11/2010 | |||
| In may 2007, i purchased a new bmw 2007 x5 4.8 vehicle. since then, i have experienced high battery drainage warnings at least 12 times. the dealership says the computer doesn't show a history of this messge and it does not find a problem with the battery. the car engine also fails to start after repeated attemts- the lights, radio and air turn on, but the engine does not. after several hours, the engine starts. this has occurred at least 12 times since 11/2007 as well- but independently of the high battery drainage warning. the dealership fails to find a problem with the engine starting when i take the car in. in addition, the engine (automatic transmission) stays locked in one gear and the engine revs up while driving, failing to automatically shift to the next gear unless the driver releases the gas pedal or pushes the gas peddle to throw it into the next gear. it would also lurch on inclines, but stopped experiencing this problem (perhaps coincidentally) when i removed my cellphone from the car's bluetooth/hands-free system. the dealership again said that it could not detect any problems. bmw usa is no help either, since they rely on the dealerships to report issues to them. if the local dealers aren't reporting the issues that owners experience simply because they can't find an answer, then nothing can be done to ensure the safety of the owners and their passengers driving their vehicles. i believe a problem exists with the electronic system and perhaps something else. i have seen complaints by other 2007 x5 owners for the same issues on websites such as edmunds.com and owners locally where i live. please assist us, because it's become clear that we have exhausted our recourse with the bmw dealerships. below is the date of the most recent incident. | |||