2010-2012 BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and others recall: engine
BMW Of North America, LLC reported this safety recall on October 20, 2023. It covers about 157,796 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 157,796
- reported
- Oct 20, 2023
- owners notified
- Jun 19, 2024
- related complaints
- 288
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
- Risk
- Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1‑800‑525‑7417.
Recall number 23V707000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 288 complaints about engine problems.
2010 BMW 1 Series2011 BMW 1 Series2012 BMW 1 Series2010 BMW 3 Series2011 BMW 3 Series2012 BMW 3 Series2010 BMW 5 Series2011 BMW 5 Series2010 BMW X32011 BMW X32010 BMW X52011 BMW X5
Questions about recall 23V707000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and others engine?
Yes. Recall 23V707000, reported on October 20, 2023, covers about 157,796 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V707000?
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service 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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