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2005 BMW X3
2 Recalls for 2005 BMW X3
| Recall Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-08-05 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER’S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HEAD PROTECTION SYSTEM, WILL BE DEACTIVATED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG “ON-OFF” LAMP WILL BE ILLUMINATED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REWORK THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT SENSOR MAT SO THAT EXTERNAL FORCE APPLICATION TO THE SEAT DOES NOT CAUSE A CRACK TO THE MAT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2008. BMW WILL ALSO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THESE VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS FROM FIRST REGISTRATION WITHOUT ANY MILEAGE LIMIT. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417. |
| 2007-09-06 | EQUIPMENT | CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BMW BIKE CARRIERS, P/N 82110393954, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 2005 BMW X3 AND X5 VEHICLES. A PINCH BOLT EXISTS BETWEEN THE BIKE ARM BRACKET AND THE UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY OF THE HITCH STYLE BICYCLE RACK. Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES TOLL-FREE AT 800-831-1117. |
1 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2005 BMW X3
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-12 | doors & windows (non-power) |
102 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2005 BMW X3
| Date | Component | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-02 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10983186 | |||
| 2016-11-17 |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10926714 | |||
| 2019-06-17 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 11220637 | |||
| 2019-02-05 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11174407 | |||
| 2019-01-09 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11166103 | |||
| 2018-04-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 11091068 | |||
| 2018-08-09 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11118745 | |||
| 2018-01-25 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 11064879 | |||
| 2018-01-23 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11064318 | |||
| 2017-12-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11054457 | |||
| 2017-08-19 |
SEATS | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 11016361 | |||
| 2016-07-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10882973 | |||
| 2016-03-21 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10850825 | |||
| 2016-03-28 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10851982 | |||
| 2016-03-04 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10839952 | |||
| 2016-03-10 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10845926 | |||
| 2016-01-30 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10823223 | |||
| 2016-01-08 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10819049 | |||
| 2015-11-05 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10788528 | |||
| 2015-10-28 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10786837 | |||
| 2015-10-30 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10787320 | |||
| 2015-11-02 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10787752 | |||
| 2015-11-06 |
SEATS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10788944 | |||
| 2015-10-19 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10783335 | |||
| 2015-05-21 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10717723 | |||
| 2015-05-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10713954 | |||
| 2015-05-07 |
ENGINE
ODI Number: 10715063 | |||
| 2015-03-02 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10691393 | |||
| 2015-02-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10690568 | |||
| 2015-02-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10680933 | |||
| 2015-01-29 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10679755 | |||
| 2015-01-21 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10677119 | |||
| 2014-12-30 |
ENGINE | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10668992 | |||
| 2014-12-15 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10664371 | |||
| 2014-11-24 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 10660683 | |||
| 2014-11-29 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10661238 | |||
| 2014-11-28 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10661214 | |||
| 2014-11-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10651801 | |||
| 2014-09-26 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10639282 | |||
| 2014-09-15 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | STEERING
ODI Number: 10633167 | |||
| 2014-04-22 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10584212 | |||
| 2014-03-24 |
AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10575579 | |||
| 2014-03-05 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10567397 | |||
| 2014-02-28 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10566437 | |||
| 2013-11-24 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10553620 | |||
| 2013-12-03 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10554732 | |||
| 2013-11-06 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10551082 | |||
| 2013-11-19 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10552915 | |||
| 2013-09-12 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10543340 | |||
| 2013-06-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10515527 | |||
| 2013-06-06 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10515512 | |||
| 2013-05-23 |
STEERING | STRUCTURE:BODY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10513250 | |||
| 2013-03-31 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10505123 | |||
| 2013-03-17 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10503317 | |||
| 2013-02-28 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10500809 | |||
| 2013-02-01 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10496075 | |||
| 2013-02-03 |
AIR BAGS | SEATS
ODI Number: 10496268 | |||
| 2013-02-03 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10496267 | |||
| 2013-01-07 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10492462 | |||
| 2013-01-23 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10494425 | |||
| 2012-11-15 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10484852 | |||
| 2012-10-13 |
POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10480028 | |||
| 2012-09-25 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10477035 | |||
| 2012-09-18 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 10475760 | |||
| 2012-03-20 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10452326 | |||
| 2012-02-08 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10447192 | |||
| 2011-12-28 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10441427 | |||
| 2011-12-29 |
SEATS | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10441618 | |||
| 2012-01-06 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10442733 | |||
| 2011-12-05 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10438587 | |||
| 2011-12-11 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10439333 | |||
| 2011-11-23 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10436835 | |||
| 2011-07-14 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10412277 | |||
| 2011-07-06 |
AIR BAGS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10411268 | |||
| 2011-03-13 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10389957 | |||
| 2011-03-08 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10386906 | |||
| 2011-02-05 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10380821 | |||
| 2010-12-30 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | SEATS
ODI Number: 10373462 | |||
| 2010-12-02 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10368726 | |||
| 2010-08-24 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10351473 | |||
| 2010-04-27 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10327755 | |||
| 2010-04-01 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10323402 | |||
| 2010-01-14 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10299764 | |||
| 2010-01-03 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10297923 | |||
| 2009-12-14 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10295563 | |||
| 2009-12-16 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10296162 | |||
| 2009-11-13 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10292046 | |||
| 2009-09-23 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 10285024 | |||
| 2009-01-20 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10255709 | |||
| 2009-01-02 |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 10253596 | |||
| 2008-12-09 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10251190 | |||
| 2008-07-16 |
AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10234617 | |||
| 2008-06-30 |
STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10232694 | |||
| 2008-05-19 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10228147 | |||
| 2008-02-20 |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 10218608 | |||
| 2007-11-03 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
ODI Number: 10207845 | |||
| 2006-02-17 |
AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10150549 | |||
| 2005-11-17 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10143070 | |||
| 2005-02-09 |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10110215 | |||
| 2020-05-25 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11325900 | |||
| 2015-01-28 |
SEATS
ODI Number: 10679400 | |||
| 2010-10-29 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10362900 |
6 Investigations for 2005 BMW X3
| Date Opened | Date Closed | Component | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-04 | 2008-12-31 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |
| 2008-01-04 | 2008-12-31 | AIR BAGS | |
| 2007-09-04 | 2008-01-04 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |
| 2007-09-04 | 2008-01-04 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | |
| 2007-09-04 | 2008-01-04 | AIR BAGS | |
| 2008-01-04 | 2008-12-31 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
63 Service Alerts for 2005 BMW X3
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2008-07-01 | 125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-01 | 100000 POWER TRAIN
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-04-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power Reduction FC2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC2 A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Fault: The “Service Engine Soon” (MIL) lamp is illuminated and engine power reduction is perceived. This situation can occur after driving for some time with the engi Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2020-10-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Discharged Battery Energy Diagnosis Must Be Performed: The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This doc Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-04-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL-RELATED SHORT-TERM ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION AND CONSEQUENTIAL REPAIRS This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B01 31 18 dated October 2018. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-05-01 | 130000 VISIBILITY
Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several “mechanism sets” which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfor Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-02-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
In an effort to improve the completion rate on Takata air bag recall affected vehicles; BMW NA has expanded the BMW Ultimate Rewards platform to include a new Recall Support page. This page will allow IRFs to check their customers VINs for Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2019-01-01 | 140100 AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
TAKATA CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FRONT DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULES. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-01 | 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several “mechanism sets” which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-07-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
?Panoramic Sunroof Repair Instructions. INFORMATION Sunroof Repair Instructions: The panoramic sunroof contains several “mechanism sets” which can be repaired and/or replaced independently in the event of a mechanical failure. When perfo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 010000 STEERING
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015. Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-01-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B65 69 06 dated June 2008. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated, FC 93EB or FC 55 . The red airbag warning lamp (AWL) in the instrument cluster is illu Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-01-01 | 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Whistling Noise Coming from the Center Vent – A/C is Off . A very high pitched whistling or beeping noise is heard coming from the center vents. The flow of refrigerant through the expansion valve at certain temperature differentials. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit reports indicates that there are many fault codes that are stored in the above vehicles, but they are not diagnosed to identify Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-02-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUBJECT Audio System Speaker Testing. For audio system speaker testing there is a NED (Non Electrical Diagnosis) Test Plan available. CAUSE We previously recommended use of the Audio Test CD (ATC) from BMW. This CD has been discontinued. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-01 | 194000 TIRES:VALVE
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-05-01 | 200000 WHEELS
Valve Stem Replacement with Wheel Electronics. INFORMATION The valve stems are single-use only, and must be replaced every time the wheel electronics are replaced. If you loosen the nut (1), you must replace the valve stem. Failure to repla Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-02-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated February 2015. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits. Analysis of FASTA data and repeat repair visit repo Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-01 | 251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a “Drivetrain Malfunction” warning on in the Control Display. There is also Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-01 | 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a “Drivetrain Malfunction” warning on in the Control Display. There is also Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-11-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Diagnosing Stored Fault Codes to Help Avoid Repeat Repair Visits This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI B07 03 14 dated October 2015.. Fault codes stored in vehicles being serviced are not being diagnosed, leading to repeat repair Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-05-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-01-01 | 220000 SEATS
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANCY (OC3) MAT FOR SRS: LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO 15 YEARS/UNLIMITED MILES Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels & Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2015-09-01 | 200000 WHEELS
Shudder from the Driveline on Vehicles with xDrive. There is a shudder or vibration from the driveline when taking off from a stop, or when accelerating at highway speeds. CAUSE Possible multiple root causes related to the engine, wheels & Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2018-06-01 | 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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: Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-04-01 | 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE IN BMW VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2006-04-01 | 190000 TIRES
NITROGEN INFLATED TIRES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-06-01 | 015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-06-01 | 016000 STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
BMW: A NEW TECHNICAL PROCESS HAS BEEN CREATED FOR BMW TO IDENTIFY CAUSES OF STEERING COMPLAINTS WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MODELS. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-10-01 | 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
BMW: SOME VEHICLES, WITH 552 OPTION, ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION OF LED HEADLIGHT ON ONE WHERE IT FLICKERS ON AN DOFF DURING DRIVING AND THE CONTROL CHECK MESSAGE IS INDICATING DEFECTIVE DRIVING LIGHT OR PARKING LIGHT. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-08-01 | 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
BMW: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEFECT IN THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER THAT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2012-12-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW: DSC WARNING LIGHT IS ON. THE WARNING LAMPS FOR DSC, ABS AND BRAKE WARNING ILLUMINATED. THERE MAY ALSO BE A WARNING IN THE CONTROL DISPLAY FOR CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-09-01 | 010000 STEERING
BMW: THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MUST BE ADJUSTED AFTER CERTAIN REPAIR WORK IS PERFORMED, SUCH AS A WHEEL ALIGNMENT OR CODING/PROGRAMMING OF THE DXC MODULE. DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR OF THE STEERING ANGLE SENSOR, THE DXC WARNING MAY BE DISPLA Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-07-01 | 032100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-07-01 | 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-07-01 | 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
BMW: THE BULB-OUT WARNING IS DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-08-01 | 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
BMW: PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING AND REPLACING INCANDESCENT AND HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS UNDER WARRANTY. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-12-01 | 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
BMW VEHICLES: DELAYED UPSHIFT MAY OCCUR UPHILL IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT UPSHIFT, USUALLY AFTER GOING UP A SLIGHT INCLINE, AND STAYS IN EITHER 3RD OR 4TH GEAR TOO LONG. CALIBRATON SENSITIVITY IN THE HILL RECOGNITION P Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-06-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
BMW: AIRBAG WARNING LAMP, FC93EB OR FC 55. MODEL E90, E91 (3 SERIES) AND E83 (X3) VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 8/31/05 AND 4/26/06. RED AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS ILLUMINATED AND A FAULT CODE FOR EMERGENCY CALL FU Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-01-01 | 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY IS INTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. BMW F25, AND F30 MODELS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-07-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: THE SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT IS ON. THERE ARE TROUBLE CODES STORED FOR THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR. NO DRIVEABILITY ISSUES. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-12-01 | 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
BMW VEHICLES: FUEL LEVEL SENSOR REPAIRS. WHERE IT IS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT SIDE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR DUE TO A FAILURE, THE ENTIRE PUMP AND HOUSING OR DELIVERY UNIT (SUCTION JET ASSEMBLY) DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WEL Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2013-03-01 | 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BMW: BATTERY HAS AN INCREASED DEMAND DUE TO DEVELOPEMENTAL PROCESS OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS IS CAUSING THE BATTER TO NEED TO UNDERGO AN ENERGY DIAGNOSIS. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2014-07-01 | 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
BMW: IN SOME VEHICLES, WHEN THE K CAN2 WIRING IS SHORTED, NO COMMUNICATION WITH ANY CONTROL MODULES (BOX ELECTRONICS, TELEMATIC CONTROL MODULE,CAR ACCESS SYSTEM, RADIO/NAVIGATION, CENTRAL GATEWAY MODEL OR FOOTWELL MODULE) DURING VEHICLE TE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-10-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-10-01 | 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2009-10-01 | 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
BMW: SERVICE ENGINE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED-FC 23F4 MAP THERMOSTAT. IN SOME VEHICLES HAVE INSUFFICIENT HEAT. E90, E91 (3 SERIES), E60, E61 (5 SERIES) 3/06 AND E83 (X3 SERIES) 9/08. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2008-04-01 | 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
BMW: REPLACE THE CHAIN TENSIONING RAIL BEARING BOLT THAT COULD COME LOOSE AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. MODELS E60 (5 SERIES), E70 (X5 SERIES), E83 (X3 SERIES), E9X (3 SERIES). *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2011-08-01 | 140000 AIR BAGS
BMW SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP (AWL) IS ILLUMINATED, TOGETHER WITH THE PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS LAMP (POL). THE PROBLEM MAY BE INTERMITTENT. MICROCRACKS IN THE OC3 SEAT MAT. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-07-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: SIX DIFFERENT MODELS EQUIPPED WITH THE M54 ENGINE COULD HAVE VALVE COVERS BREAK IN COLD WEATHER AND RUIN THE ENGINE. THIS IS DUE TO MOISTURE ACCUMULATION. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2010-11-01 | 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
BMW: CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED AND/OR VEHICLE OVERHEATS. MODELS E83, E85, E86, E70, E90, E91, E92, E93, E60 AND E61. *PE UPDATED 5/24/11. *PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
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