2011 BMW X6 SAV Recall
- Campaign:
- 14V176000 on 04/13/2014
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/2010 - 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.
2011 BMW X6 SAV TSBs (6)
- 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-27-02-12
- Component:
- 045000 service brakes, air:disc
- Summary:
- Bmw: due to an error in software calibration, some vehicles are experiencing warning illumination of dsc, abs and brake and a possible warning in control display for chassis control system failure. models 2009-2012 f30, 01, 02, 07, 10, 12
- 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
- Bulletin:
- SIB-12-17-12
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Bmw: when transmission is in high gear, due to delay in downshifting, the engine has a delay response after decelerating at low speeds and then reaccelerating. models f25 (x3), f10 (5 series), f07 (5 gt), e70 (x5), e71 (x6). no model yea
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