2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw Z4 | 2010 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2010 Bmw 5 Series | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw Z4 | 2011 Bmw 3 Series | 2012 Bmw 1 Series | 2010 Bmw X3 — Engine and engine cooling: engine
Published October 20, 2023 · Recall initiated: October 20, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V707000, published October 20, 2023. Recalling firm: BMW of North America, LLC; 2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw Z4 | 2010 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2010 Bmw 5 Series | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw Z4 | 2011 Bmw 3 Series | 2012 Bmw 1 Series | 2010 Bmw X3 — Engine and engine cooling: engine.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- X5
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2010 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW Z4 | 2010 BMW 3 SERIES | 2011 BMW X5 | 2010 BMW 1 SERIES | 2011 BMW 1 SERIES | 2011 BMW 5 SERIES | 2010 BMW 5 SERIES | 2011 BMW X3 | 2012 BMW 3 SERIES | 2011 BMW Z4 | 2011 BMW 3 SERIES | 2012 BMW 1 SERIES | 2010 BMW X3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw Z4 | 2010 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw X5 | 2010 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 1 Series | 2011 Bmw 5 Series | 2010 Bmw 5 Series | 2011 Bmw X3 | 2012 Bmw 3 Series | 2011 Bmw Z4 | 2011 Bmw 3 Series | 2012 Bmw 1 Series | 2010 Bmw X3 — Engine and engine cooling: engine recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V707000 on October 20, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BMW. Model: X5.