2011 BMW X5 SAV Recalls (4)

Campaign:
12V550000 on 11/27/2012
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:
08/31/2008 - 11/14/2012
Affected:
29,800
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 x5 xdrive 35d sav diesel vehicles manufactured september 1, 2008, through november 15, 2012. the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.
Consequence:
If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. the recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
12V550000 on 11/27/2012
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
08/31/2008 - 11/14/2012
Affected:
29,800
Defect:
Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 x5 xdrive 35d sav diesel vehicles manufactured september 1, 2008, through november 15, 2012. the engine belt idler pulley bolt could loosen and break over time.
Consequence:
If the engine belt idler pulley bolt breaks, the vehicle may unexpectedly lose power-assisted steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace and tighten the idler pulley bolt. the recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may call bmw at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V176000 on 04/13/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
10/31/2009 - 10/30/2011
Affected:
156,137
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. an engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.
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.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
16V071000 on 02/07/2016
Component:
Air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module
Affected:
840,000
Defect:
Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 128i and 135i coupes and convertibles and 1 series m coupes, 2006-2011 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 330i, 330xi, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive sedans, 2009-2011 335d sedans, 2006-2012 325xit, 328i and 328xi sports wagons, 2007-2013 328i, 328xi, 328i xdrive, 335i, 335xi, 335i xdrive, 335is and m3 coupes and convertibles, 2013-2015 x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i and x1 xdrive35i savs, 2007-2010 x3 xdrive30i savs, 2007-2013 x5 xdrive30i, x5 xdrive35i, x5 xdrive48i, x5 xdrive50i and x5 m savs, 2009-2013 bmw x5 xdrive35d savs, 2008-2014 x6 xdrive35i, x6 xdrive50i, and x6 m sacs, 2010-2011 bmw x6 xdrive50i sacs and 2008-2011 m3 sedan vehicles. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Correction:
Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag module or inflator depending on the vehicle model, free of charge. the recall began march 9, 2018. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.safercar.gov.

2011 BMW X5 SAV TSBs (4)

Bulletin:
RC-11V-521
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Bmw: see document search button for owner letter. on certain model year 2008-2011 vehicles, a defect involving the electric auxiliary water pump can over heat or fail to cool engine and fire may occur in vehicle or engine compartment.
Bulletin:
SIB-13-07-12
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel injector, can lead to an internal failure due to incorrect operation and would need to be repaired and/or replaced. models f01, 02, 04, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71. no model years listed.
Bulletin:
SIB-24-03-13
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
Bmw: some vehicle engines may experience a delay in response to acceleration, after slowing down, due to an unfavorable software calibration. models f10, 25, 07, e70, 71. no model years listed. *pe
Bulletin:
SIB-34-06-12
Component:
045000 service brakes, air:disc
Summary:
Bmw: warning lamps are illuminated for the dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2012 f25, 30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12, 13, e70, 71, 84. *pe

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