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2010-2012 BMW 128I, BMW 135I and others recall: engine

BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on April 10, 2014. It covers about 156,137 vehicles.

vehicles affected
156,137
reported
Apr 10, 2014
owners notified
Sep 24, 2014
related complaints
708

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Risk
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Recall number 14V176000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 708 complaints about engine problems.

2010 BMW 128I2011 BMW 128I2011 BMW 135I2012 BMW 135I2010 BMW 328I2011 BMW 328I2011 BMW 335I2012 BMW 335I2011 BMW 528I2011 BMW 535I2010 BMW 535i Gran Turismo2011 BMW 535i Gran Turismo

Questions about recall 14V176000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 BMW 128I, BMW 135I and others engine?

Yes. Recall 14V176000, reported on April 10, 2014, covers about 156,137 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V176000?

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1‑800‑525‑7417.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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