Certain 2020 M340i, M340i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, X3 M40i, 2020–2021 X4 M40i, 745Le xDrive, 2019–2021 Z4 M40i, and 2020–2021 Toyota Supra vehicles are being recalled by BMW of North America, LLC (BMW). The engine management software may result in brake assist being lost during engine startup.
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Over 900,000 BMW cars and SUVs are recalled due to a fire risk.
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BMW is recalling 917,106 cars due to the possibility of a short circuit starting a fire. The 2007–2010 X3 SUV, the 2008–2013 1 Series coupe and convertible, the 2007–2013 3 Series coupe and convertible, the 2006–2011 3 Series sedan, the 2006–2012 3 Series wagon, the 2006–2010 5 Series sedan, the 2006–2007 5 Series coupe, and the 2006–2011 Z4 coupe are among the vehicles that have been recalled.
Some of these vehicles will need to be taken back to a dealer for further repair because they were already recalled in 2017 and/or 2019 for a related problem.
The PCV valve heater, which aids in the recirculation of waste gases within the engine, has a manufacturing flaw, according to documentation the automaker submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The heater can malfunction, overheat, and ignite. An illuminated check engine light, smoke emerging from the vicinity of the engine compartment, and the smell of burning plastic may be the first things drivers notice.
BMW reported to NHTSA that despite at least six field reports of flames, there haven’t been any accidents or injuries as a result of the issue. The automaker is still trying to come up with a fix.
BMW issues a recall for affected vehicles.
New Jersey’s Westwood – July 23, 2022 6,930 BMW (OTCMKTS:BMWYY) automobiles are being recalled because the dashboard displays vital safety information while the car is being valet-parked. This makes crashes more likely.
This recall affects the following models of cars:
- BMW iX xDrive40 from 2022 to 2023
- BMW iX xDrive50 in 2022–2023
- BMW iX M60 in 2022–2023
- BMW i4 eDrive40 in 2022
- 2022 BMW i4 M50
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Abrasion particles may accumulate on the electrical contacts in the transmission gear position indicator switch of some sport utility vehicles over an extended period of time, interfering with the flow of current through the contacts. The transmission will immediately switch into the emergency program and display the message “TRANS. FAIL-SAFE PROG.” in the instrument cluster if the interruption happens when the car is stopped and the transmission is in the Neutral or Park position. The car can only be operated in lower gears in this situation due to the engine’s restricted power. The ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be significantly reduced if this issue arises, perhaps resulting in a crash.
The indicator switch for the transmission’s gear position will be changed by dealers. According to the manufacturer, owner notification was scheduled to start in July 2001. Owners should call BMW at 1-800-831-1117 if they do not get the free remedy within a reasonable amount of time.
BMW issues a third recall owing to the risk of engine fire.
For the majority of the third time, BMW is recalling more than 917,000 cars and SUVs in the US to address a fault that might result in engine compartment fires.
On March 20, 2019 in Munich, Germany, a BMW automobile is shown with the company’s logo displayed on it. On March 9, 2022, BMW will recall more than 917,000 cars and SUVs in the US, most of them for the third time, to address a fault that might lead to engine compartment fires. Numerous 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 vehicles manufactured from 2006 to 2013 are included in the recall. Matthias Schrader/AP Photo
DEARBORN — For the majority of the third time, BMW is recalling more than 917,000 older cars and SUVs in the US to address a fault that might result in engine compartment fires.
Numerous 3 Series, 5 Series, 1 Series, X5, X3, and Z4 vehicles from the model years 2006 through 2013 are included in the recall.
According to documents published on Wednesday by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve may have an electrical short. It might become too hot and catch fire.
When the cars are being driven or right after they are parked, there is a fire risk. Due of the rarity of fires, according to BMW, the vehicles can still be driven and are not required to be parked outside. When asked if any buildings have been affected by flames, the business declined to answer.
According to documents from BMW, if a driver notices smoke coming from the engine compartment or smells burning plastic, they should pull over, turn off the engine, and exit the car.
The German car manufacturer is still working on a repair. BMW’s American representative, Jay Hanson, stated in an email that a fix and adequate parts supplies are anticipated by mid-2022. Owners will be informed in writing beginning on April 25.
For the same issue, the majority of the vehicles were recalled between 2017 and 2019. According to BMW records, owners who had the prior repairs made will need to have their cars fixed once more.
According to papers, BMW has received eight reports of fires but none of any crashes or injuries linked to the issue.
How many automobiles are being recalled outside of the United States was not disclosed by the firm.
Owners can check to see if their vehicles are affected by going to https://www.nhtsa.gov and entering their 17-digit vehicle identification number.
Which BMWs are subject to a recall?
6,930 iX xDrive40, iX xDrive50, iX M60, and 2022 i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 vehicles with hybrid electric drivetrains are being recalled by BMW of North America.
Critical safety information, such as warning messages and/or warning lights, may not be displayed on the Central Information Display (CID) when the vehicle is in Valet Parking Mode.
Lack of this vital information on a display can make collisions more likely.
What is the BMW 3 Series recall?
Some 2021 330e and X5 xDrive45e, 2020–2021 X3 xDrive30e, and 2020 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 vehicles are being recalled by BMW of North America, LLC (BMW). A short-circuit could result from loose welding beads creating a conductive route between the hybrid battery cells.
Which BMW models are having their airbags recalled?
According to Roadshow, 7,910 vehicles, or the 328is and 323i models from 1999, were affected by the faulty airbag issues in 2019. The 1999-2001 3 Series was one of the additional models. A total of 74,000 vehicles were impacted, of which 34,000 were 3 Series coupes from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, it’s possible that some of the 74,000 vehicles that had their airbags replaced during the previous recall still have these faulty ones.
In the early stages of the recall, Takata thought that replacing the outdated, lethal inflators would be the best course of action. On other car models, the problematic ones were replaced with new ones that had the same same chemical and design. Naturally, this didn’t work, and the explosive propellers were subsequently modified to protect airbags for a longer period of time.
Some automakers have suffered losses and chosen to purchase airbag inflators from other suppliers as a result of the flaws made by these manufacturers. Takata’s reputation suffered as a result, the company failed, and in 2018 Joysen Safety Systems acquired it.
When was the BMW recall issued?
The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation valve (PCV) may short-circuit and, in extremely rare circumstances, might raise the danger of a fire in a number of vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2013, including some 1 Series, 3 Series, X3, 5 Series, and Z4 models.
According to BMW, the current recall affects 917,106 vehicles in the US, 98,000 in Canada, and 18,000 in South Korea.
It replaces and broadens the recalls by BMW that affected 740,000 and 184,000 U.S. vehicles, respectively, in 2017 and 2019.
According to BMW, many vehicles restored under previous recalls will require a new fix, which is presently being developed. A sufficient supply of parts and the fix are anticipated by mid-2022.
Due to the fact that they were manufactured with a better PCV valve heater design, some previously recalled vehicles, according to BMW, are not covered by the new recall.
A number of reports of fire in previously recalled and fixed BMW automobiles led to the new recall. According to BMW, its examination revealed that problems with supplier production could cause PCV valve heater damage in the field.
The company claimed there had been no incidents or injuries connected to the most recent recall.
Owners are not need to stop driving while the recall is being fixed, but they should pull over if they detect smoke coming from the vicinity of the engine compartment or smell smoke or a burning plastic odor.
David Shepardson is the reporter; Christina Amann is the extra reporter in Berlin. Leslie Adler and Emelia Sithole-Matarise did the editing.
What vehicles will be recalled in 2021?
Ford recently had yet another unsettling recall. This time, the cross-axis ball joint in the Ford Explorer is the problematic component. The 2013–2017 Ford Explorer SUV model year has been associated with this problem. There were 676,152 vehicles sold in North America out of the 774,696 total vehicles sold worldwide.
The joint is prone to seizing, which can break the rear suspension’s toe links. This can then result in a lack of steering control, which can cause collisions and significant injuries. Six injury claims have already been filed as a result of this issue, according to Ford, and more claims may follow soon.
Are BMW recall repairs free?
The manufacturer will remedy the issue for free after issuing a recall. Contact your nearby BMW repair shop, and the dealer will replace the faulty parts.
How long do recalls for BMW take?
BMW acknowledges that delays of up to eight weeks are being caused by problems with the availability of parts and workshops, which forces customers whose cars require critical recall work to wait up to two months before receiving their vehicles back.
With 1.6 million vehicles implicated globally, a recall in October of last year identified 268,000 diesel BMWs in the UK that may need repair work. The issue is with potential glycol leaks in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve coolers, which “in extreme instances” could result in fire.
While they wait for parts to arrive from Germany, their owners have been unable to drive them. The company has provided “thousands” of courtesy vehicles to impacted customers, but we have received inquiries from some owners who believe BMW hasn’t gone far enough to address the issue (see case studies, below).
Long wait times, poor communication, and inappropriate hire cars are some of the complaints. Some readers also complained that they had not received recall notices and learned their vehicles needed the work only when they were in dealerships for routine maintenance.
When do BMW recalls end?
From John Paul, here are some additional details about auto recalls:
- Recalls typically don’t have an expiration date. They will also change hands from one owner to the next. Even though you were not the owner at the time of the recall, you are still entitled to the repair if you purchase a used automobile and later learn it has an open recall.
- The manufacturer might demand a price for the repair after the car is ten years old.
- A recall does not necessarily indicate that a car is of poor quality. It simply indicates that a component needs to be replaced since it is faulty or performing poorly. It does not constitute a criticism of the car as a whole.
- Recalls and extended warranties are not the same (sometimes referred to as secret warranties). In the latter, a component may not last as long as it should, in which case the manufacturer may decide to extend the warranty for that specific component. Volkswagen, for instance, informed some owners of specific models via letters that the ignition switch warranty had been increased to 10 years or 100,000 miles. Since the ignition switch did not need to be fixed, the vehicle was not subject to a recall.
Which automobiles are subject to a recall?
- 2020–2022 GLE and GLS Recall by Mercedes-Benz.
- Toyota issues a parking brake recall for the 2022 Tundra, Lexus NX250, and NX350.
- Nissan has issued a recall for the Titan and Frontier for the years 2020 to 2023.
- Recall for 2023 Kia Sportage.
- Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recalls for 2015–2017.
- 2017-2020 Ford Super Duty and Lincoln Continental Recalls by Ford