2012 BMW 320I Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 13V454000 on 10/20/2013
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2012 - 08/30/2013
- Affected:
- 76,191
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xdrive, and 328i xdrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xdrive sports wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xdrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 z4 sdrive28i roadsters. due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 31, 2014. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- 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:
- 13V454000 on 10/20/2013
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/2012 - 08/30/2013
- Affected:
- 76,191
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xdrive, and 328i xdrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xdrive sports wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xdrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 x1 sdrive28i and x1 xdrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 z4 sdrive28i roadsters. due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 31, 2014. owners may contact bmw customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email bmw at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- 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:
- 14V627000 on 10/06/2014
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
- Manufactured:
- 06/10/2012 - 05/25/2014
- Affected:
- 8,988
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 bmw 328i xdrive sports wagon, 2012-2014 bmw 320i sedan, 328i sedan, 320i xdrive sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 2012-2013 bmw 528i sedan, 528i xdrive sedan, 2013-2014 bmw x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2013-2014 bmw x3 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2012-2014 bmw z4 sdrive28i roadster, and 2014 bmw 428i coupe, and 428i xdrive coupe. due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13v-454.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2014. 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.
- Campaign:
- 14V627000 on 10/06/2014
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 06/10/2012 - 05/25/2014
- Affected:
- 8,988
- Defect:
- Bmw of north america llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2014 bmw 328i xdrive sports wagon, 2012-2014 bmw 320i sedan, 328i sedan, 320i xdrive sedan, 328i xdrive sedan, 2012-2013 bmw 528i sedan, 528i xdrive sedan, 2013-2014 bmw x1 sdrive28i, x1 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2013-2014 bmw x3 xdrive28i sports activity vehicle, 2012-2014 bmw z4 sdrive28i roadster, and 2014 bmw 428i coupe, and 428i xdrive coupe. due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13v-454.
- Consequence:
- A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. the recall began on december 2, 2014. 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.
- Campaign:
- 15V520000 on 08/16/2015
- Component:
- Exterior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 10/19/2011 - 06/23/2015
- Affected:
- 7,727
- Defect:
- Bmw north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and activehybrid3 vehicles manufactured october 20, 2011, to june 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi sports wagon vehicles manufactured march 21, 2013, to march 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured june 28, 2013, to april 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd sports wagon vehicles manufactured july 5, 2013, to april 21, 2015. the affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2015. owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at customerrelations@bmwusa.com.
- 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.
2012 BMW 320I TSBs (34)
- Bulletin:
- SIB-63-11-14
- Component:
- 121300 exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch
- Summary:
- Bmw: on some vehicles, when starting, low beam, with 0552 option, would briefly flashes, due to a faulty led main light module that needs replacing. model 2008-14 f01, f02, f06, f07, f10, f12, f13, f25. *pe
- Bulletin:
- B662317
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Contactless tailgate (smart opener) is too sensitive: when the remote is located in the range of the smart opener operation may be the contactless tailgate (smart opener) opens / close unintentionally from objects in the vicinity of the rea
- Bulletin:
- B840618
- Component:
- 353100 equipment:electrical:anti-theft devices
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive-remote services do not function: remote services (such as locking and unlocking the car, vehicle location by honking the horn, flashing the lights or on the map in the bmw connected app) do not function after vehicle has been
- Bulletin:
- 320218
- Component:
- 016000 steering:electric power assist system
- Summary:
- Check control message (ccm): assistance system restricted after deleting transport mode: the ccm assistance systems restricted or pedestrian protection system failed is displayed after deleting transport mode.
- Bulletin:
- B513016
- Component:
- 173100 latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
- Summary:
- Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- Bulletin:
- B610118
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- High voltage system: isolation faults: the check control message (ccm), "powertrain malfunction!" is displayed.
- Bulletin:
- B630516
- Component:
- 120000 lighting (pws)
- Summary:
- Headlight assemblies have visible internal moisture/condensation: water on the inside (a) or misting (b) of both headlight lenses that is visible from outside.
- Bulletin:
- B641216
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Hvac blower not working: hvac blower is not working.
- Bulletin:
- B651312
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Headunit navigation maps (hu-h hu-h2 hu-b): the headunit high (hu-h), also called nbt, began replacing the car information computer (cic) on certain my2013 vehicles with option 609 (7/2012+).
- Bulletin:
- B010116
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- N20 engine coolant thermostat: limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles
- Bulletin:
- B511314
- Component:
- 175200 latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:lock
- Summary:
- Trunk lid does not open completely: the trunk lid/hatch does not open fully when unlatched with remote or hands-free operation.
- Bulletin:
- B514416
- Component:
- 135200 visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
- Summary:
- Exterior mirror: creaking noises: creaking noise coming from either or both exterior rearview mirrors when folding in.
- Bulletin:
- B630917
- Component:
- 123000 exterior lighting:tail lights
- Summary:
- Rear tail light failure: exterior rear lights do not work.
- Bulletin:
- B650915
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Nbt head unit high (hu-h) resets intermittently or permanently
- Bulletin:
- B840214
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information
- Bulletin:
- B621215
- Component:
- 117000 digital instrument panel
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster outside temperature display implausible: in the instrument cluster (kombi) display you may observe an implausible outside temperature reading.
- Bulletin:
- B840718
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Iphone: call list missing after restart: the call list from iphone 8 or iphone x, that is displayed, is missing after cycling the ignition.
- Bulletin:
- B110317
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- N20 and n26 engine timing chain and oil pump drive chain: limited warranty extension to 7 years/70,000 miles
- Bulletin:
- B513016
- Component:
- 162500 structure:body:tailgate
- Summary:
- Tailgate unintentionally opens: trunk/tailgate may open when vehicle is locked.
- Bulletin:
- B611316
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Kle charging fault 21e6e9: during the ista short test diagnosis, fault code 21e6e9 ð òcharging electronics: charging mode interruptedó is found stored in the kle (convenience charging electronics) module.
- Bulletin:
- B630616
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Halogen headlight adjustment procedure: halogen headlights may be misaligned (aimed too low or high).
- Bulletin:
- B650318
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- No audio playback after replacing the head unit high 2 (hu-h2): after replacing the head unit high (hu-h2) and performing ista4 programming, there is no audio playback.
- Bulletin:
- B660814
- Component:
- 280000 back over prevention
- Summary:
- Side view camera does not display picture.
- Bulletin:
- B840314
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Bluetooth connection failures: there are various connectivity failures with the following devices: apple iphones: samsung s6 and the s6 edge.
- Bulletin:
- B650709
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- Bulletin:
- B651117
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Navigation pro (nbt evo) map update not possible, navigation does not start: navigation system will not start at all or the: ònavigation system startsó message is permanently displayed; or
- Bulletin:
- B840616
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Bmw online non-functional: check icc-id in account: bmw online/bmw connecteddrive not functional.
- Bulletin:
- B840818
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Head unit high 2 reset while bluetooth is connected: the following event may cause an unexpected reset of the head unit high 2 (nbt evo) when:
- Bulletin:
- B120418
- Component:
- 060000 engine (pws)
- Summary:
- Buzzing noise from valvetronic motor before or after engine operation: buzzing noise may be heard from the valvetronic motor when the vehicle is unlocked, before the engine is started, or after the engine is turned off.
- Bulletin:
- B520318
- Component:
- 220000 seats
- Summary:
- Memory seat adjustment is limited: after programming the vehicle with ista 4.10.2x, the adjustment range of the memory seat may restricted.
- Bulletin:
- B650709
- Component:
- 353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
- Summary:
- Navigation system: reporting missing or incorrect road map data: the route guidance is inaccurate and therefore irritating to the customer; or it is not possible to locate certain addresses, for instance:
- Bulletin:
- B840214
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Connecteddrive/bmw assist system diagnosis information: connecteddrive/bmw assist features are partially or completely inoperative.
- Bulletin:
- B611118
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- After exchanging the front electronic module (fem), programming / encoding is not possible: after replacing the front electronic module (fem) for an applicable repair, programming / encoding is not possible.
- Bulletin:
- B612417
- Component:
- 010000 steering
- Summary:
- Steering wheel buttons do not function reliably: sporadic or continuous malfunction of multifunction steering wheel buttons
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