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 1001/01/201110037703Bmw: there are high fuel pressure faults stored due to a software error. *rm06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 11 1001/01/201110037703Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 02 1101/01/201110037704Ready06/03/2011
SI B12 55 0601/01/201110037700Bmw: there may be excessive cranking before the vehicle starts. the service engine soon light may also be on with a lack of engine power. *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
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-12-15-1107/01/201110040852Ready09/13/2011
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-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Bmw: 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-12-09-1104/01/201110040044Ready08/15/2011
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
SIB-12-07-1104/01/201110039594Ready08/03/2011
SI-B16-01-1102/01/201110038187Ready06/09/2011
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
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-12-23-1010/01/201010035008Bmw 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. *pe02/07/2011
SI-B13-04-0910/01/200910029104Bmw: 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. *pe06/15/2009
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-12-23-1010/01/201010035008Bmw 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. *pe02/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SIB-12-23-1010/01/201010035008Bmw 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. *pe02/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
SB-11-04-1106/01/201110039764Ready08/10/2011
SB-11-04-1106/01/201110039764Bmw: a noise is heard from the engine while running. the alternator drive belt tensioner is loose and/or shows wear. *rm08/10/2011
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
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV)
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Bmw: crankcase pressure diagnosis and information for all vehicles. *rm06/10/2011
SIB-11-03-0812/01/201010038217Ready06/10/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/03/2012350001
 Without any warning, my late model 2010 bmw x6m burst into flames, exploded and was completely totaled. i picked the car up from center bmw in sherman oaks, ca, on the evening of friday, november 2nd, after the car had been serviced from 10/25 through 11/2. center bmw described the replacement of all eight (8) fuel injectors and spark plugs following an engine malfunction, among other items. all work was done under warranty. on the late afternoon of november 3, 2012, after leaving an afternoon movie with my children (they are 9 and 12 years old), i can best describe the event as a loud bang while going approximately 10 miles per hour in a residential area followed by an immediate engine malfunction light and actual flames coming out from the front and under the car ? there was no delay with the flames, it happened immediately. my family and i immediately attempted to get out of the car, however, the front passenger door would not open and i had to drag my daughter out of the car over myself and force my door open while burning myself on my right hand from the flames. the car was engulfed in flames and exploded over the next 3-4 minutes. center and bmw n.a. have done very little (effectively nothing) to attempt to determine the specific cause of the fire and explosion nor to allay any fears that may apply to myself or the safety of the general public - indeed, they won't even agree to an inspection to determine the cause. my repeated questions to bmw n.a. and center bmw have been - is this limited to just my car or is this systemic across many late-model high performance bmw?s consistent with the many recent recalls concerning water and oil pump failures. please see the video https://www.dropbox.com/s/il4o7ikeg9rt4tu/bmw%20x6m%20110312.mov
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/05/20106300
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 bmw x6. while driving at 68mph the vehicle engine shuts off. as the vehicle was pull to the side of the road there was a sos indicator in the vehicle to call for help. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and a diagnostic test was ran and he was told it was the fuel pump that fail and should be replaced which was done by the dealer. . the manufacturer was called by the dealer and was told to replaced the fuel pump the contact did not call the vin is unknown. the manufacturer. the failure and current mileage was 6,300........mw

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