Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2023568 - BMW

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Last updated

Summary

Product
Car recalled by BMW
Issue
Vehicle - Engine
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2010 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2010 | BMW | X5, 2010 | BMW | X3, 2010 | BMW | 1 SERIES, 2010 | BMW | Z4, 2010 | BMW | 3 SERIES, 2011 | BMW | X5, 2011 | BMW | 5 SERIES, 2011 | BMW | 3 SERIES, 2011 | BMW | 1 SERIES, 2011 | BMW | X6, 2011 | BMW | Z4, 2011 | BMW | X3, 2012 | BMW | X5, 2012 | BMW | 1 SERIES

Issue

Issue:
On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause the engine to enter a reduced power mode (limp mode) or to stall while driving.

Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the VANOS bolts.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-74484
Transport Canada ID
2023568

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