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 - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 12E029000 | Valeo | E (Equipment) | 585 | MFR | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 08/10/2012 | 08/14/2012 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | Valeo is recalling certain engine cooling fans, part numbers 696121, 696273, and 696275, used as service replacement parts for model year 2008-2011 bmw 1-series, 2006-2011 bmw 3-series, 2000-2009 bmw 5-series, 2004-2005 bmw 6-series, and 2006-2007 bmw 7-series vehicles. a metal-oxide semiconductor may overheat due to insufficient screwing of the semiconductor on the aluminum heat sink. this primary failure could cause adjacent components on the fan assembly motor circuit board to overheat and short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the fan motor to become inoperative, or cause the motor circuit board in the assembly to overheat, potentially leading to a fire in the engine compartment. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Valeo will notify owners and replace the fans free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during august 2012. this recall is being conducted by valeo, not by bmw. for further information, owners may contact valeo at 1-888-718-2536. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Bmw: a software error is causing the the service engine soon light to come on. there will be stored trouble codes. *rm | 08/16/2011 | |
| SIB-12-16-07 | 03/01/2011 | 10040170 | Ready | 08/16/2011 | |
| 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 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 01/01/2011 | 10037700 | Ready | 06/03/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| SIB-12-12-08 | 02/01/2009 | 10028525 | Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause | 05/06/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 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-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. there is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on. the vehicle lost power and the engine cranks with no start. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| SIB-12-21-10 | 09/01/2010 | 10037079 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| 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-13-07-10 | 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 | 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-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-22-01-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032815 | Bmw vehicle: noise from front axle/right side. a grinding or scraping noise may be heard while cornering at vehicle speeds up to 30 mph. the noise is more pronounced while the vehicle is in the warm up phase and may change intensity durin | 05/26/2010 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-07-06 | 10/01/2009 | 10032650 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| SI-B-11-05-05 | 03/01/2009 | 10030117 | Bmw vehicle: vehicles may be difficult to start, run rough and have the service engine soon lamp illuminated. the vanos solenoid valve is jammed or sticking. *pe | 08/04/2009 | |
| SIB-12-12-08 | 02/01/2009 | 10028525 | Bmw: service engine lamp is illuminated. dme fc 2a15 minor leak and 2a16 superfine leak in evaporation system. tank ventilation corrugated hose may contact the low side air conditioning pressure line aluminum ferrel. this contact may cause | 05/06/2009 | |
| SI-B-12-04-05 | 10/01/2008 | 10028370 | Bmw: check engine lamp illuminated and/or vehicle overheats. models e83, e85, e86, e70, e90, e91, e92, e93, e60 and e61. *pe | 03/26/2009 | |
| SI B12 55 06 | 09/01/2007 | 10025922 | Bmw: customer may complain the vehicle looses power while driving or vehicle runs poorly; the service engine soon light may be illuminated. models e90, e92 (3 series) 2006; models e93, e60, e61 (5 series) 2007... *pe | 09/16/2008 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Bmw: the service engine light is on with stored fault codes. there is a wiring/connection problem or a faulty sensor. *rm | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-17-05-10 | 05/01/2011 | 10039591 | Ready | 08/03/2011 | |
| SIB-16-03-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036981 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-11-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036983 | Ready | 04/25/2011 | |
| 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-11-02-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10036983 | Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rm | 04/25/2011 | |
| SIB-11-02-08 | 02/01/2008 | 10032779 | Bmw vehicle: the service engine soon (mil) lamp is illuminated and a power reduction is clearly perceptible. this situation may occur after driving for some time with the engine already at full operating temperature. if the ignition is c | 05/21/2010 | |
| SIB-12-07-06 | 10/01/2009 | 10032650 | Bmw: service engine soon lamp illuminated-fc 23f4 map thermostat. in some vehicles have insufficient heat. e90, e91 (3 series), e60, e61 (5 series) 3/06 and e83 (x3 series) 9/08. *pe | 04/23/2010 | |
| SI-B-11-05-05 | 03/01/2009 | 10030117 | Bmw vehicle: vehicles may be difficult to start, run rough and have the service engine soon lamp illuminated. the vanos solenoid valve is jammed or sticking. *pe | 08/04/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| 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 B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | |||||
| SIB-11-14-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032809 | Bmw vehicle: n54 turbocharger waste gate control noises and operation. after turning off engine, a slight rattle noise is heard from the engine compartment. this noise is similar to a mechanical typewriter. in addition, the complaints o | 05/26/2010 | |
| SI B11 13 07 | 04/01/2008 | 10025584 | N54 rattle noise from turbocharger area. models e90, e92 and e93 (3 series) 335i and 335xi; e60 and e61 (5 series) 535i and 535xi, all with n54 engine from the start of production to january 17, 2008 production. *pe | 08/22/2008 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 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 | |
| SI-B12-13-07 | 07/01/2008 | 10027628 | Bmw vehicle: due to material deterioration of certain components of the secondary air system, the service engine soon light may illuminate with fault code 2761 (secondary air system) stored in dme fault memory. 325cia sulev (e46) models af | 01/27/2009 | |
| SI-B12-06-07 | 09/01/2007 | 10026985 | Bmw: voluntary emissions recall 07e-a01: n54 reprogramming vehicle (dme) for obd diagnostic on models e90, e92 (3 series) with n54 (335i models). may cause the obd diagnostic not to detect potential malfunctions of various emission relevan | 01/05/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| SIB-12-24-07 | 11/01/2007 | 10032814 | Bmw vehicle: s54-catalyst protection mode while the vehicle is low on fuel. complaints that the vehicle has no power during heavy acceleration. fuel reserve light is illuminated and the fuel level, when measured with the service tester, | 05/26/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 104526 | 1 | |
| Independent repair shop noted aluminum head bolts broken which could cause extensive damage to engine. broken bolts caused oil leak and heads of bolts could have gone into the timing belt destroying the engine. independent repair shop directed us to the dealership stating they had noted this issues on almost all of this year and model. repair cost was very expensive. *tr | |||
| 06/15/2012 | 104526 | ||
| Independent repair shop noted aluminum head bolts broken which could cause extensive damage to to engine. broken bolts caused oil leak and heads of bolts could have gone into the timing belt destroying the engine. independent repair shop directed us to the dealership stating they had noted this issues on almost all of this year and model. repair cost was very expensive. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/09/2011 | 80393 | ||
| There is a clear manufacturer defect concerning the aluminum bolts associated with the valve cover gasket on the bmw 2006 325i's. the national highway traffic safety administration has received several complaints regarding this manufacturer defect. the aluminum bolts have been redesigned since discovering the manufacturer defect. bmwna have had numerous service issues related to these defective aluminum bolts. they have all openly admitted that the bolts in question were defective in nature and production, and that the bolts have been redesigned to avoid future failures. some of these complaints included, and resulted in, vehicles leaking oil in the engine area causing fires in the vehicle. the defective bolts pose a serious potential risk to the safety of the owners of these vehicles, as well as to other drivers who share the roadway with them. it is my strong belief that this type of public safety risk cannot go on any further without proper intervention from the governmental agencies we employ as taxpayers. i respectfully request that bmw north america issue a voluntary recall of the bmw 2006 325i's affected by this manufacturer defect. i am not privy to what constitutes a vehicle's defective components to reach a recall status. i have discovered that bmw of north america is keenly aware of the defective aluminum bolts, and has issued internal memos to their staff called technical service bulletins (tsb) to forewarn dealerships of this manufacturer defect, and the steps to remedy the issue. i have requested this information from bmw of north america, as well as several dealerships; and i was refused. i have diligently maintained my vehicle as prescribed by the service manuals, as well as the on board computer in the vehicle. my contention is extremely clear; the aluminum bolts are a manufacturer defect! fix them all at no cost to the consumer. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 110000 | ||
| My bmw 300 series wagon (2006) had a brake and emergency warning light turn on. there was also a smell of burning oil. my mechanic identified the problem as broken aluminum bolts on the cylinder. he said he personally sees this all the time on 2006 models, that bmw is aware, and that they redesigned the part for later years. likewise, my bmw dealier is aware of it and a simple google search finds at least 1000 complaints posted at various sites on the web. aluminum does not hold up in this setting and these bolts cost more than$1200 to repair. i am told by my mechanic that it usually happens after 60k miles which means most are off warranty. bmw is aware and should either do a courtesy repair or be forced to do the right thing by nhtsa. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/07/2010 | 25774 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 bmw 330xi. while driving 24 mph there was a clanking noise and the aluminum bolt that was holding the cylinder head in place broke. the failure caused the cylinder head to crack the cylinder head and caused a massive oil leak into the engine. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. they replaced the aluminum bolt which cost $500. the dealer replaced one defective part with another. the bmw manufacturer was not called. the failure mileage 25,774. the consumer stated the repairs were almost $4,000 and it took more than a week to complete the repairs. updated 03/12/10 updated 03/30/10 *bf | |||