BMW Recalls
BMW of North America is recalling 15,455 model year 2016-2017 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, MINI Hardtop 4 Door Cooper, Mini Hardtop 4 Door Cooper S, MINI Cooper Clubman, & Cooper S Clubman, model year 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost, and model year 2016 528i vehicles.
The vehicle-sensitive locking mechanism of the seat belt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) for the driver's seat may not lock as designed.
In the event of a crash where heavy braking is applied, the ELR may activate w...
BMW of North America is recalling 106,182 model year 2016-2019 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles.
In the event of a crash where the occupants head contacts the B-pillar, the pillar may not absorb an adequate amount of the impact. I
Insufficient impact absorption can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy for this recall is still under development.
The recall is expected to begin July 2, 2019.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at (800) 525-7417.
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BMW owners find themselves faciing thousands of dollars in transmission repair bills while the highly profitable German automaker refuses to accept any responsibility for the mounting number of failures.
"We are unaware of any widespread concern regarding the transmission. However, the actual length of life of any given vehicle part is dependent on a number of factors including care, maintenance, use, and climate," BMW AG wrote to the owner of a 2000 3 series sedan.
The co...
BMW of North America is recalling 13,981 model year 2013-2014 528i, 528i xDrive, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i, 550i xDrive, and M5 vehicles, model year 2013 ActiveHybrid 5 vehicles and model year 2014 525d xDrive vehicles.
The rear reflex reflectors may not reflect enough light.
As such, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The vehicle may be less visible to ...
BMW of North America is recalling 136,188 model year 2007-2011 BMW X5 3.0si, X5 4.8i, X5 M, X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i and X5 xDrive50i vehicles; 2008-2011 X6 x Drive35i, X6 xDrive50i and X6 M vehicles; 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrid, 535i xDrive Gran Turismo, 535i Gran Turismo, 550i xDrive Gran Turismo and 550i Gran Turismo, 2011-2012 528i, 535i, 535i xDrive, 550i and 550i xDrive vehicles; and 2012 535i ActiveHybrid, 640i Convertible, 650i Convertible, 650i xD...
BMW of North America is recalling 43 model year 2018 BMW X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive50i, X5 xDrive35d, and X6 sDrive35i vehicles.
The pivot bolt on the front lower-left control arm may not have been properly hardened, which may cause the control arm to break.
If the lower control arm breaks, vehicle handling and control can be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower-left control arms and replace if necessary, free of...
BMW North America is recalling 24 model year 2017 X5 M and X6 M vehicles.
Although the vehicles are equipped with 21-inch tires, the tire information label states they are equipped with 20-inch tires.
As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
BMW has notified the affected owners and is providing them with a corrected tire information placard, free of charge.
The recall began June 1, 2017. ...
BMW of North America is recalling 12 model year 2018 BMW 540d xDrives.
The crankshaft sensor may be equipped with incorrect firmware, preventing the sensor from properly processing input from the crankshaft reluctor ring, possibly resulting in a vehicle stall.
A vehicle stall can increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin August 27, 2018.
Owners may contact BMW customer...
BMW of North America is recalling 16,883 model year 2016-2017 MINI Cooper Clubman, Cooper S Clubman and JCW Clubman vehicles.
When the recalled vehicles are braking and the turn signals are on, the inner, bumper-mounted, brake light will go out.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the brake light does not illuminate when a turn sig...
BMW is recalling about 8,700 cars because of a potential problem with the rear CV joint. The company said the joint could break, causing a loss of propulsion, which could contribute to a crash.
Recalled models include certain: 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 1 Series M Coupe and 135i Convertible vehicles, 2011 Z4 sDrive 35i, 335i, 335d, 335i Coupe, 335is Coupe, 335i Convertible, 335is Convertible, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535i Gran Turismo, and 550i xDrive Gran Turismo vehicles and 2012...
BMW of North America is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015.
The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. A malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied before customer retail.
The recall began on December 28, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America is recalling one model year 2016 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicle manufactured November 24, 2015, and one BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) manufactured October, 19 2015.
The steering gearbox may have been manufactured with incorrect parts. A malfunction may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
BMW will replace the steering gearbox, free of charge. Affected vehicles are located in dealer inventory and will be remedied...
BMW of North America is recalling 6,073 model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles, and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." An air bag that fails to deploy properly increases the risk of injury to the front seat passenger.
MINI and BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on November 20, 2015.
Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525 and BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America is recalling 6,073 model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles, and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles.
Due to a manufacturing error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a low speed crash. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protect...
November 24, 2008
BMW is recalling about 2,500 M3 vehicles from the 2008-2009 model years with an optional double clutch transmission.
The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift. At low speeds, it is possible that the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November.
Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
November 24, 2008 BMW is recalling about 2,500 M3 vehicles from the 2008-2009 model years with an optional double clutch transmission.
The problem involves the double clutch gearbox. In a situation of rapid deceleration, the transmission software may perform a multistage downshift. At low speeds, it is possible that the engine could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reprogram the engine and transmission electronic control unit free of charge. The reca...
BMW of North America is recalling 9,953 model year 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles.
The vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Without the crash protection plate, the fuel pump can become damaged in the event of a crash, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge...
BMW of North America is recalling 83,016 model year 2007-2013 X5 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive35i, X5 xDrive48i, X5 xDrive50i & X5 M vehicles; model year model year 2008-2014 X6 xDrive35i, X6 xDrive50i & X6 M vehicles; model year 2009-2013 X5 xDrive35d vehicles and model year 2010-2011 X6 ActiveHybrids.
The vehicles are equipped with airbag inflators assembled as part of the passenger front air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment.
In the event of a cras...
BMW of North America is recalling 3,679 model year 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to May 14, 2014.
The vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin February 18, 2015.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-831-1117.
BMW of North America is recalling 3,679 model year 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop 2 door vehicles manufactured December 1, 2013, to May 14, 2014.
The vehicles do not meet the side impact performance requirements for the rear seat passengers. If the side impact performance requirements are not met, rear seat passengers may be at a higher risk of injury during a crash.
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin February 18, 2015.
Owners ...
BMW of North America is recalling 1,420 model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012, through August 2013.
Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place. That could cause oil to leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014.
Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
BMW of North America is recalling 1,420 model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012, through August 2013.
Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place. That could cause oil to leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The reca...