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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V240000 | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | from 10/24/2001 to 04/09/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 5470 | 07/08/2003 | MFR | BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE | 07/01/2003 | 07/07/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, due to a software error, a desynchronization of the valvetronic motors for engine banks i and ii may occur. if this occurs, the engine could stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In those cases, the driver may not be able to restart the engine. depending on the level of engine roughness, or stalling, as well as traffic conditions and the driver | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the digital engine management control unit. owner notification began july 8, 2003. owners should contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 110107 | 03/01/2009 | SI-B-110107 | 10022023 | Crankcase ventilation system - cold climate conditions. *kb updated on 10/17/07. *nj updated 6/15/09. *pe | 06/29/2007 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745i. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed the vehicle was leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. in addition, the contact also stated that there was blue smoke being emitted from the tailpipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the pcv valve had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. kmj | |||
| 02/15/2011 | 104000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745i. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked he noticed the vehicle was leaking oil. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. the contact also stated there was blue smoke being emitted from the tailpipe. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the pcv valve had failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. mh | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 bmw 745li. the contact stated that the fuel system failed and the vehicle could not be started. the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic who located the failure at the fuel pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 80,000. kmj | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/27/2003 | 16000 | 1 | 04/01/2002 |
| Consumer parked the vehicle in the garage and about three hours later smoke was coming from the garage. vehicle caught on fire, and damaged another vehicle and the garage. fire department extinguished the fire ,and determined that fire came from the back of the engine. *ak consumer experienced other failures with the vehicle including: failure to start, 3 recalls pertaining to fuel system and computer, computer crashed and accessories didn't operate, and head rest moved on it's own. *ph | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/10/2002 | |||
| While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud clunking noise, then engine stalled. vehicle is still at dealership.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 06/30/2003 | 7620 | 3 | 06/14/2002 |
| I leased this vehicle june/2002 and have had constant aggravation and frustration by the numerous failures of this car, this car has been at the bmw service center 6 times in the year i have had it -- 3 times for the engine failing to start,leaving me stranded at night in unfamillar and dangerous areas-- 2 times this vehicle had to be towed to dealer at night, each time waiting more than 3 hours for bmw assist to have a tow truck come and get car -most recently i waited more then 4 hours -- i do not feel safe driving this car as i don't know when it will brake down and not start. please help me !! | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 01/19/2003 | 10000 | 3 | 03/09/2002 |
| I purchase a new 745i and after 10months of constant aggravation and fustration by the numerous failures of this car, i would like for bmw to do something about this. my car constantly keep having engine failure, recently bmw had to replace the cylinder heads (for a new car this is unacceptable). i would to return this car to bmw for a fair exchange. | |||