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Bmw 3 Series 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
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	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	Ready	06/03/2011
SI B12 11 10	01/01/2011	10037703	Bmw: there are high fuel pressure faults stored due to a software error. *rm	06/03/2011
SI B12 02 11	01/01/2011	10037704	Bmw: 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. *rm	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
SI B12 02 11	01/01/2011	10037704	Ready	06/03/2011
SI B12 11 10	01/01/2011	10037703	Ready	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	Bmw: service engine soon light is on with a fault code stored. internal dmtl pump failure.*rm	09/26/2011
TS-12-19-10	08/01/2010	10041276	Ready	09/26/2011
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-12-15-11	07/01/2011	10040852	Ready	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	Ready	05/04/2011
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-22-01-10	09/01/2010	10037072	Bmw: there can be vibration in the engine while driving at various speeds due to engine mount bracket bolts. *rm	05/02/2011
SIB-22-01-10	09/01/2010	10037072	Ready	05/02/2011
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037052	Bmw: bmw: there is a software error that is causing the service engine soon light to illuminate without a fault code. *rm	04/29/2011
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037052	Ready	04/29/2011
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-11-08-03	07/01/2010	10037010	Ready	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-13-06-10	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-13-07-10	06/01/2010	10036982	Ready	04/25/2011
SI-B12-22-10	10/01/2010	10035007	Bmw vehicle: program control units. service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on due to a diagnostic error. to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this service completed or is affected by this service, first check the b pillar lab	02/07/2011
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-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
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-11-02-10	06/01/2010	10036983	Bmw: service engine soon light is on with diesel engines. *rm	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
SI-B12-22-10	10/01/2010	10035007	Bmw vehicle: program control units. service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on due to a diagnostic error. to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this service completed or is affected by this service, first check the b pillar lab	02/07/2011
SI-B-13-03-10	05/01/2010	10034189	Bmw: program control units. vehicles with m57y diesel engine. service engine soon lamp (mil) is illuminated erroneously. dde software error. *pe	10/25/2010
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
SI-B12-22-10	10/01/2010	10035007	Bmw vehicle: program control units. service engine soon (mil) lamp may come on due to a diagnostic error. to determine whether a specific vehicle has had this service completed or is affected by this service, first check the b pillar lab	02/07/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037657	Ready	06/01/2011
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037657	Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm	06/01/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037657	Ready	06/01/2011
SIB-11-13-07	08/01/2010	10037657	Bmw: there is a clanking noise from the engine or exhaust area. wastegate valve is not completely closing and clanking. *rm	06/01/2011
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
SIB-16-01-09	09/01/2010	10037076	Ready	05/04/2011
SIB-16-01-09	09/01/2010	10037076	Bmw: there is an extraction and refilling process for the desiel exhaust fluid. e70 and e90 models. *rm	05/04/2011
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
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
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
ENGINE
10/01/2012	59700	1
	2009 bmw 335d, egr cooler cracks open and starts fuming unfiltered diesel exhaust into the environment and into cock pit of car. highly dangerous gas has severe impact to occupants, car could not be driven as exhaust smell inside of car. bmw refuse to fix this under below mentioned recall as it does not include the cooler. recall campaign no. 11e-a03: bmw voluntary emissions recall campaign scr catalyst, egr valve and/or def mixer and ecu software flash failed exhaust cooler makes the car illegal on road as it exceeds emission limits and is impacting the environment and is a health hazard. *tr
10/01/2012	59700
	2009 bmw 335d, egr cooler cracks open and starts fuming unfiltered diesel exhaust into the environment and into cock pit of car. highly dangerous gas has severe impact to occupants, car could not be driven as exhaust smell inside of car. bmw refuse to fix this under below mentioned recall as it does not include the cooler. recall campaign no. 11e-a03: bmw voluntary emissions recall campaign scr catalyst, egr valve and/or def mixer and ecu software flash failed exhaust cooler makes the car illegal on road as it exceeds emission limits and is impacting the environment and is a health hazard.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
08/18/2011	38000	1
	On thursday, august 18, 2011, my 2009 328i shut down without notice in the middle lane of i-90 at mile marker 80.002 about a mile from ohare airport in chicago. it was unable to restart and i was left to call 911 and spend 10 minutes waiting for dot to tow me off the middle of the highway and to a residential neighborhood to wait another hour for aaa to tow my car to perillo bmw in chicago to assess the issue. june 15th 2011: about 3 hours after bringing my car into the zimbrick bmw service facility to have a set of after-market led lights installed at cost, the service engine soon light appeared illuminated on my dashboard. as i had never seen this light appear on my less than 2 year old car before, i immediately called the person who was head of your service department to discuss how this light could appear for the first time after having my car in hours earlier on a service appointment that should not have touched the engine. a loaner car was promptly driven to my office, to check into the issue and take my car back to the dealership for further inspection, if necessary. the following is the conversation that transpired between the service rep and i, upon his review of my vehicle, using a computer connection to pull data from my cars onboard computer system: sa: when was the last time you filled the car with gas? me: (checking the odometer, as i reset it with each full tank of gas) about 97 miles ago. sa: well, the computer is reporting the issue has something to do with your fuel pump, however, i think it might just be that your gas cap may have been unscrewed. me: i can't say that makes much sense, as i filled it up 97 miles ago and haven't seen an issue until now. sa; well, let me just turn the indicator light off and let me know if you run into this issue again.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
06/02/2011	35000
	Engine will shut off when clutch is depressed. this situation happens when exiting the highway on hot days with the ac running. it has happened multiple times under the same scenario.