BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series and others: Engine

Date

Oct. 20, 2023

Filed by

BMW of North America, LLC

Vehicles

BMW 1 Series (2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 3 Series (2010, 2011, 2012); BMW 5 Series (2010, 2011); BMW X3 (2010, 2011); BMW X5 (2010, 2011); BMW Z4 (2010, 2011)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

157796

What can happen

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 notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

June 19, 2024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

VANOS Bolt · VANOS Bolt · 8602263

Recall number

23V707000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.