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 | |||||
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| 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 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 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 december 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *rm | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Ready | 09/30/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-11 | 08/01/2011 | 10041407 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on and the engine has reduced power with trouble codes stored. *rm | 09/30/2011 | |
| TS-12-19-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041276 | Ready | 09/26/2011 | |
| TS-12-19-10 | 08/01/2010 | 10041276 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm | 09/26/2011 | |
| SIB-12-15-11 | 07/01/2011 | 10040852 | Ready | 09/13/2011 | |
| 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-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Bmw: 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. *rm | 08/15/2011 | |
| SIB-12-09-11 | 04/01/2011 | 10040044 | Ready | 08/15/2011 | |
| SI-B16-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10038187 | Bmw: there is a software error causing the service engine soon light to illuminate and store a trouble code. *rm | 06/09/2011 | |
| SI-B16-01-11 | 02/01/2011 | 10038187 | Ready | 06/09/2011 | |
| SIB-12-23-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035008 | Bmw vehicle: due to errors in the data in the dme (digital motor electronics), the service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on erroneously. however, obd diagnostics is not adversely affected. dme software errors. *pe | 02/07/2011 | |
| SIB-12-09-10 | 05/01/2010 | 10034266 | Bmw vehicles: hybrid can errors. customer may complaint about following drivetrain related malfunctions-intermittently, the vehicle does not start; loss of power while driving; certain cc messages are displayed: hybrid drive faulty; trans | 11/01/2010 | |
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| SI-B12-22-09 | 09/01/2009 | 10031664 | Bmw: the spark plugs in the affected suvs may not adhere to the durability requirements. microcracks in the ceramic insulator of the spark plug may occur, which could result in engine misfiring and rough running, especially at higher engi | 01/06/2010 | |
| SIB-12-12-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030628 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated. dme software calibration error. chassis lz91510-lz93822. x6 xdrive 50i. *pe | 10/30/2009 | |
| 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 | |
| SI-B13-04-09 | 10/01/2009 | 10029104 | Bmw: during the cold start in the morning, the engine runs very roughly and the service engine soon lamp is illuminated. models e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, and e61. model years unknown. *pe updated 4/21/10. *pe | 06/15/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-12-23-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035008 | Bmw vehicle: due to errors in the data in the dme (digital motor electronics), the service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on erroneously. however, obd diagnostics is not adversely affected. dme software errors. *pe | 02/07/2011 | |
| SIB-12-12-09 | 05/01/2009 | 10030628 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated. dme software calibration error. chassis lz91510-lz93822. x6 xdrive 50i. *pe | 10/30/2009 | |
| 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 - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| SIB-12-23-10 | 10/01/2010 | 10035008 | Bmw vehicle: due to errors in the data in the dme (digital motor electronics), the service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on erroneously. however, obd diagnostics is not adversely affected. dme software errors. *pe | 02/07/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| SB-11-04-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039764 | Ready | 08/10/2011 | |
| SB-11-04-11 | 06/01/2011 | 10039764 | Bmw: a noise is heard from the engine while running. the alternator drive belt tensioner is loose and/or shows wear. *rm | 08/10/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SI-B12-28-07 | 09/01/2009 | 10031684 | Bmw: complaints that the engine management system has entered the engine failsafe mode and that the turbocharger boost is reduced. e82, e88, e90, e92, e93, e60, e61, and e71. all models with nay engines. no model years listed. | 01/06/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm | 06/10/2011 | |
| SIB-11-03-08 | 12/01/2010 | 10038217 | Ready | 06/10/2011 | |