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 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 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 december 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
SI B12 11 1001/01/201110037703Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 11 1001/01/201110037703Bmw: there are high fuel pressure faults stored due to a software error. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 02 1101/01/201110037704Bmw: on low mileage vehicles the engine runs rough, mifires, or fails to crank. this is caused by multiple short start-ups without the engine properly going through a warm-up phase. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 02 1101/01/201110037704Ready06/03/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
SIB-12-09-0802/01/200810032781Bmw 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 hea05/21/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
B12-05-1204/01/201210044019Bmw: the engine speed may drop significantly below normal idling speed if the steering wheel is turned at sharply lower road speeds. *js05/07/2012
SIB-24-02-1203/01/201210043910Bmw: delay in engine response. *kb05/01/2012
SIB-51-34-1111/01/201110042469Bmw: over the lifetime of the vehicle, corrosion formation could occur due to water entering the engine compartment. engine compartment center bulkhead partition should be sealed. *pe12/07/2011
SIB-12-16-1108/01/201110041407Ready09/30/2011
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
TS-12-19-1008/01/201010041276Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm09/26/2011
TS-12-19-1008/01/201010041276Ready09/26/2011
SIB-12-15-1107/01/201110040852Bmw: the service engine soon light is on. there are trouble codes stored for the crankshaft sensor. no driveability issues. *rm09/13/2011
SIB-12-15-1107/01/201110040852Ready09/13/2011
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-12-07-1104/01/201110039594Ready08/03/2011
SIB-12-07-1104/01/201110039594Bmw: the engine will not start because the engine compartment partition wall is fitted incorrectly allowing water to drip onto the connector strip of the dme control unit leading to internal damage of the dme. e70/e71. *rm08/03/2011
SI-B16-01-1102/01/201110038187Ready06/09/2011
SI-B13-15-1002/01/201110038185Ready06/09/2011
SI-B16-01-1102/01/201110038187Bmw: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to illuminate and store a trouble code. *rm06/09/2011
SI-B13-15-1002/01/201110038185Bmw: an intkae manifold linkage rod problem is causing the service engine soon light to come on with a stored trouble code. *rm06/09/2011
SIB-12-18-1008/01/201010037051Bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rm04/29/2011
SIB-12-18-1008/01/201010037051Ready04/29/2011
SIB-11-08-0307/01/201010037010Ready04/27/2011
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-13-07-1006/01/201010036982Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-06-1006/01/201010036985Ready04/25/2011
SIB-13-06-1006/01/201010036985Bmw: a service engine soon light comes on. the engine will only operate to 1500 rpms and lacks power. there is a software application error. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-13-07-1006/01/201010036982Bmw: 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. *rm04/25/2011
SIB-12-26-0910/01/200910032646Bmw 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. *pe04/23/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SIB-12-07-1104/01/201110039594Bmw: the engine will not start because the engine compartment partition wall is fitted incorrectly allowing water to drip onto the connector strip of the dme control unit leading to internal damage of the dme. e70/e71. *rm08/03/2011
SIB-12-07-1104/01/201110039594Ready08/03/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Ready04/25/2011
SIB-16-03-1006/01/201010036981Bmw: 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. *rm04/25/2011
SA-5112005/11/201010034164Bmw: service action for diesel engine. replace charge air temperature sensor. reprogram control units (dde). refer to si b130410 and si b130310. affects e70 and e90 vehicles. no model years listed. *pe10/25/2010
SI-B-13-03-1005/01/201010034189Bmw: program control units. vehicles with m57y diesel engine. service engine soon lamp (mil) is illuminated erroneously. dde software error. *pe10/25/2010
SIB-12-26-0910/01/200910032646Bmw 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. *pe04/23/2010
SIB-13-02-0910/01/200910032642Bmw 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 cont04/21/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SIB-11-07-1107/01/201110040845Ready09/13/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
SIB-18-06-1208/01/201210046959Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. when introduced into exhaust system, selective catalyst reduction (scr) mixer was improved to optimize diesel exhaust fluid (def) mixture. model 2010 e70, e90. *pe11/02/2012
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. e70 and e90 models. *rm05/04/2011
SIB-16-01-0909/01/201010037076Ready05/04/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
SIB-18-05-1207/01/201210045284Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. under voluntary emissions recall campaign 11e-a03:check/replace emissions monitoring components. due to excessive soot build up, the high pressure (hp) egr valve may be restricted under08/27/2012
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

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