BMW will be asking approximately nine thousand sedan, crossover, and roadster owners to return their vehicles to a manufacturer repair facility for a safety defect that could result in the loss of oil supply to the vacuum pump. Due to an insufficient interference fit, the seal disk in the camshaft could move during engine operation, potentially restricting or blocking the oil supply holes. Over time, the pump could fail resulting in loss of power assist braking and an increased chance of an accident. (Even with loss of assist, the service brake control is able to stop the vehicle because affected vehicles meet the applicable FMVSS pertaining to conditions in which there is a loss of power assist braking.) Continue reading
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Takata Airbag Defect Affects Many Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging owners of certain BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota vehicles to take immediate action and replace defective Takata airbags. Vehicle owners receiving regional recalls are especially urged to get the problem taken care of, as consistent hot and humid conditions are suspect to intensify the problem. These areas include: Florida, Puerto Rico, areas in Texas near the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, Guam, as well as Guam, Saipan, American Samoa, Virgin Islands and Hawaii. Continue reading
2014 BMW i3 and Mini Cooper Airbag Problem
An incorrectly assembled airbag will have a small number of BMW owners returning their vehicles to a manufacturer approved repair facility to correct the problem. The vehicles affected include the 2014 BMW i3 and 2014 Mini Cooper hardtop. BMW has already informed drivers to keep the front passenger seat empty until the problem can be corrected. Continue reading
2014 BMW X5 Safety Locks Could Disengage
The rear side door lock mechanism in certain 2014 BMW X5 SAV vehicles may have been manufactured to an incorrect tolerance. When the inside door handle is pulled twice, the child safety lock could become disengaged. Rear seat occupants may be able to unexpectedly open the door while the vehicle is driving or in park, increasing the risk of an accident. Continue reading
Camshaft Leaks Could Stall BMW Engines
BMW will be issuing notices to approximately 156,137 BMW car and SUV owners regarding a problem that could increase the chance of an accident due to unexpected engine stalls. Owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines are not covered by this recall, but will receive extended warranties to address this condition. Continue reading
BMW Motorcycle Fuel Leak Problems
BMW of North America, LLC will be asking owners of certain 2005-2012 BMW R model, K model, S 1000 RR, and HP2 motorcycles to take their vehicles to the nearest BMW manufacturer approved repair facility to remedy a problem with the fuel system. This recall is the result of an engineering analysis (EA13-006) opened by the NHTSA in July 2013. The problem affects the fuel pump and auxiliary fuel pump on applicable models. Continue reading
2013 BMW X3 Airbag Safety Problem
BMW will be contacting a small number of 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicle owners to alert them about a manufacturing error affecting airbag deployment. According to reports filed with the NHTSA, three of the crossover vehicles, assembled between February 11, 2013 through February 27, 2013 were fitted with an instrument panel that may have been incorrectly manufactured. The NHTSA Campaign Number is 13V-570. Continue reading
Stalling Problems With BMW K1600 Motorcycles
Complaints of stalling engines on certain 2012 BMW K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles has lead the manufacturer to issue notices to owners instructing them to return their vehicles to an authorized repair facility to have the problem fixed. Continue reading
