BMW recalls — page 8
460 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect BMW vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 31, 2026.
- Dec 10, 2009Crash risk2009–2010 BMW K1300 GT, 2009–2010 BMW K1300 S — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2009. POOR FUEL QUALITY MAY LEAD TO SMALL DEPOSITS WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODIES. DURING ENGINE OPERATION IN A LOW RPM RANGE, TYPICALLY NEAR IDLE SPEED (WHEN COMING TO A STOP) AIR FLOW COULD BE SUFFICIENTLY RESTRICTED AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR.
09V471000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Sep 29, 2009Crash risk2009 BMW K1300 GT, 2009 BMW K1300 S — Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE SWITCHES ON THE HANDLEBARS FOR BOTH THE DIRECTION INDICATOR AND THE EMERGENCY ENGINE OFF/ENGINE-START FUNCTIONS MAY FAIL.
09V384000 · 1K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 11, 2009Crash risk2009 BMW Z4 — Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 Z4 30I AND 35I VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 10 AND MARCH 19, 2009. A DEFECTIVE CRIMP CONNECTOR IN A BELT TENSIONER WIRING PLUG MAY LEAD TO INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
09V327000 · 195 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 7, 2009Crash risk2006–2008 BMW R1200 GS — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 R1200 GS MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JANUARY 2008. THE SEALING OF THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL UNIT HOUSING MIGHT BE INSUFFICIENT AND WATER COULD INTRUDE INTO THE CONTROL UNIT HOUSING CREATING A HUMID ATMOSPHERE. UNDER SUCH CONDITIONS, THE FUEL PUMP COULD CORRODE AND THEN FAIL.
09V319000 · 5K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 8, 2009Crash risk2009 BMW X5, 2009 BMW X6 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING MY 2009 X5 AND X6 VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, A REDUCTION IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE AT THE AFFECTED REAR WHEEL COULD OCCUR.
09V255000 · 96 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 8, 2009Crash risk2007–2009 BMW R1200 RT — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 1,535 MY 2007-2009 R1200RT MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO ROUTING AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE LINES TO BE UNDER STRAIN. IN COMBINATION WITH VIBRATION DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR COULD DROP RENDERING THE FRONT BRAKES INOPERATIVE.
09V256000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 8, 2009Crash risk2008 BMW 1 Series, 2008 BMW 3 Series — Seat Belts
BMW IS RECALLING 2,350 MY 2008 1-SERIES AND 3- SERIES PASSENGER CARS. INCORRECT CRIMP CONNECTORS MAY HAVE BEEN USED ON THE SIDE AIR BAG AND BELT TENSIONER WIRING. AS A RESULT SUFFICIENT CONTACT BETWEEN THE CRIMP CONNECTORS AND THE CORRESPONDING PLUG MAY NOT OCCUR WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF THAT CONNECTION.
09V257000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 8, 2009Crash risk2009 BMW K1300 GT, 2009 BMW K1300 S — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 1,297 MODEL YEAR 2009 K1300 S AND K1300 GT MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2008 AND MAY 1, 2009. IN CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS INVOLVING INCREASED VIBRATION, THE BRAKE FLUID IN THE FRONT RESERVOIR CAN FOAM.
09V202000 · 1K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 17, 2009Crash risk2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — Electrical System
BMW IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008 R1200 GS AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS, SUCH AS HIGH GENERATOR SPEEDS COMBINED WITH LARGE DEMANDS FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT, SPURIOUS SIGNALS COULD EMERGE WITHIN THE MOTORCYCLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, IT COULD AFFECT THE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNALS OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL UNIT. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE ABS COULD SWITCH OFF; HOWEVER, IN SUCH A SITUATION, A WARNING LAMP WOULD ILLUMINATE. NORMAL BRAKING WOULD STILL BE AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE.
09V129000 · 893 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Mar 18, 2009Crash risk2009 BMW F 800 GS — Power Train
BMW IS RECALLING 754 MY 2009 F800 GS VEHICLES. THE AXLE SHAFT WALL THICKNESS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
09V088000 · 754 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 29, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW F 650 GS, 2008 BMW F 800 GS — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING 509 MY 2008 F650 GS AND F800 GS MOTORCYCLES. THE TIGHTENING OF THE CHAIN SPROCKET FASTENERS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN VARIOUS LEVELS OF TORQUE BEING APPLIED.
08V692000 · 509 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 29, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW F 650 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 373 MY 2008 F650 GS MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO PRODUCTION AND ASSEMBLY TOLERANCES, THE LENGTH OF ONE OR MORE OF THE FRONT BRAKE DISC FASTENERS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT. IF THE LENGTH OF A FASTENER WAS INSUFFICIENT, THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FASTENER NOT BEING TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
08V693000 · 373 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Nov 14, 2008Crash risk2008–2009 BMW M3 — Power Train
BMW IS RECALLING 2,500 MY 2008-2009 M3 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH AN OPTIONAL DOUBLE CLUTCH TRANSMISSION. THE PROBLEM INVOLVES THE DOUBLE CLUTCH GEARBOX. IN A SITUATION OF RAPID VEHICLE DECELERATION, THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE MAY PERFORM A MULTISTAGE DOWNSHIFT.
08V595000 · 3K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 23, 2008Crash risk2005–2006 BMW HP2 Enduro — Suspension
BMW IS RECALLING 365 MY 2005-2006 HP2 ENDURO MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT THREADED FASTENER OF THE PARALEVER LINK MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE FASTENER WAS NOT TIGHTENED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, IT COULD LOOSEN. OVER TIME, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE FASTENER TO SEPARATE FROM ITS HOUSING. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THEN THE FINAL DRIVE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD NOT BE PROPERLY SUPPORTED.
08V564000 · 365 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 5, 2008Safety2006 BMW 3 Series, 2004–2006 BMW 5 Series, 2004–2006 BMW X3 — Air Bags
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.
08V384000 · 200K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 25, 2008Crash risk2007 BMW F800 S, 2007 BMW F800 ST, 2007 BMW K1200 GT and 4 other models — Steering
BMW IS RECALLING 428 MY 2007 F800 S, F800 ST, R1200 R, K1200 S, K1200 R, K1200 R SPORT, AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE COATING TO SEPARATE FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF THE STEERING DAMPER HOUSING. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE COATING COULD PARTIALLY CLOG THE OIL BORES WITHIN THE DAMPER.
08V342000 · 428 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 1, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 2008 BMW R1200 R — Power Train
BMW IS RECALLING 46 MY 2008 R1200 R, R1200 GS, AND R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MATERIAL DEFECT IN THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE TRANSMISSION, THE SHAFT COULD BREAK. IF THIS OCCURRED, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION TO SEIZE.
08V290000 · 46 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 5, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 BMW R1200 GS, 2008 BMW R1200 GS Adventure, 2007–2008 BMW R1200 R and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 4,922 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS, MY 2007 R1200 ST, AND MY 2008 R1200 GS ADVENTURE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND START TO DEVELOP A LEAK. IF THE LEAK BECAME SIGNIFICANT, BRAKE FLUID COULD ESCAPE. IF THIS HAPPENED, THE LEVEL OF FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM COULD DROP.
08V254000 · 5K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 4, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2008 BMW K1200 S — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BMW IS RECALLING 548 MY 2008 K1200 S AND GT MOTORCYCLES. THE FASTENERS USED TO SECURE THE FRONT BRAKE-DISC MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO ENSURE A SECURE MOUNTING. OVER TIME, THESE FASTENERS COULD LOOSEN. IF THAT HAPPENED, THE BRAKE DISC WOULD NO LONGER BE SECURELY MOUNTED.
08V245000 · 548 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW K1200 GT, 2008 BMW K1200 S — Engine and Engine Cooling
BMW IS RECALLING 30 MY 2008 K1200 S AND K1200 GT MOTORCYCLES. A SET SCREW MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AT ITS SPECIFIC LOCATION WITHIN THE OIL DUCT. CONSEQUENTLY, AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF OIL MAY NOT CIRCULATE WITHIN THE ENGINE.
08V239000 · 39 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jun 2, 2008Fire risk2008 BMW F 800 ST, 2007–2008 BMW F800 S, 2007 BMW F800 ST — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW IS RECALLING 1,980 MY 2007-2008 F800 S AND F800 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE FUEL TANK BREATHER HOSE, PRESSURE EQUALIZATION INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS POSSIBLE ONLY TO A LIMITED EXTENT. CONSEQUENTLY, AT HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THE FUEL TANK CAN DEFORM. IF THIS HAPPENED AT THE POINT WHERE THE FUEL TANK IS SHAPED TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE REAR WHEEL, THEN, IN COMBINATION WITH A LARGE PAYLOAD, THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK COULD RUB AGAINST THE REAR WHEEL.
08V241000 · 2K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 11, 2008Crash risk2008 BMW X5 — Suspension
BMW IS RECALLING 55 MY 2008 X5 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR AXLE STABILIZER (ANTI-SWAY BAR). THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH A SPORTS-SUSPENSION STABILIZER RATHER THAN A STANDARD SUSPENSION STABILIZER ON THE REAR AXLE.
08V170000 · 55 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Mar 11, 2008Crash risk2007 BMW G650X Challenge, 2007 BMW G650X Country — Suspension
BMW IS RECALLING 744 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGER AND COUNTRY MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE HAD THE WRONG CIRCULAR CLIP INSTALLED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING GUIDE. THIS CIRCLIP CAN RUB AGAINST A SPACER BUSHING, CREATING METAL SHAVINGS WHICH MAY ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING, CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD BE INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LAMP.
08V111000 · 744 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Mar 11, 2008Fire risk2007 BMW G650X Challenge, 2007 BMW G650X Country, 2007 BMW G650X Moto — Fuel System, Gasoline
BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.
08V106000 · 1K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 12, 2007Crash risk2006–2008 BMW 550I, 2006–2007 BMW 650I, 2007 BMW X5 Sav — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V8 ENGINES, IN CONDITIONS OF BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES COMBINED WITH LOW HUMIDITY, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TO OCCUR AT THE FUEL RAILS. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, THE ENGINE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) COULD BE AFFECTED SO THAT ENGINE STALLING COULD RESULT.
07V479000 · 29K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 2, 2007Crash risk2005–2007 BMW K1200 R Sport — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING LONG PERIODS OF RIDING AT SUSTAINED HIGH ENGINE RPM, VIBRATION WITHIN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR CAN CAUSE THE BRAKE FLUID TO FOAM. THIS COULD ALLOW AIR TO ENTER THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
07V466000 · 510 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 29, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW X5 Sav — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE CAP OF THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR HAS BEEN DESIGNED IN ORDERTO RECOGNIZE A LOW FLUID LEVEL OF THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BY TRIGGERING A RED WARNING LAMP IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. A SWITCH THAT IS ATTACHED TO THIS CAP COULD MALFUNCTION AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
07V391000 · 7K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 22, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW G650X Challenge, 2007 BMW G650X Country, 2007 BMW G650X Moto — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL PUMP WIRING SET HAS NOT BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION. THE CONTACTS IN THE PLUG FOR THE FUEL PUMP CAN BREAK.
07V376000 · 764 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 15, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW G650X Challenge, 2007 BMW G650X Country, 2007 BMW G650X Moto — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A LEFT-SIDE CHAIN TENSIONER HAS BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ON THE RIGHT SIDE. AS A RESULT, A HEX NUT, WHICH IS USED TO SECURE THE CHAIN TENSIONER, IS IMPROPERLY SEATED AGAINST THE TENSIONER.
07V367000 · 173 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 15, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW F650 GS — Steering
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLAMPING BLOCKS AND THE TOP FORK BRIDGE WERE NOT MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENTLY, THE HANDLEBARS MIGHT NOT BE HELD SECURELY IN POSITION.
07V368000 · 425 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 25, 2007Crash risk2007 BMW 6-Series — Air Bags
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS A SENSING SYSTEM TO DETECT IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED. THIS SENSING IS PROGRAMMED TO DETECT IF THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL ADULT OR CERTAIN CHILD RESTRAINT SEATS. PLACING CERTAIN CHILD SEATS ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS DESIGNED TO RESULT IN THE AUTOMATIC DEACTIVATION OF THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S AIR BAG.
07V178000 · 225 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 3, 2007Crash risk2006–2007 BMW F650 GS, 2006–2007 BMW F650 GS Dakar — Structure
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WELD BETWEEN THE SIDE STAND AND THE FRAME BOTTOM SECTION WAS NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. THE LOAD-BEARING CAPABILITY OF THE SIDE STAND IS AFFECTED. AS A RESULT, THE SIDE STAND COULD FAIL.
07V151000 · 305 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Feb 23, 2007Fire risk2005–2007 BMW K1200 GT, 2004–2007 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2007 BMW K1200 R Sport and 1 other model — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FREQUENT SHORT TRIPS PARTICULARLY DURING COLD TEMPERATURES, CAN CAUSE WATER TO ACCUMULATE IN THE OIL TANK, AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING, ESCAPING WATER VAPOR CAN CONDENSE ON THE OIL TANK AIR BLEED VALVE. IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, THIS WATER COULD FREEZE AND BLOCK THE AIR BLEED VALVE.
07V066000 · 7K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 21, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2006 BMW R1200 GS Adventure — Tires
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TIRE INFLATION VALVE HOLE IN THE RIM OF THE CROSS-SPOKE WHEEL WHICH IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPM) WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. A LEAK MAY DEVELOP AT THIS LOCATION POSSIBLY CAUSING SUDDEN DEFLATION OF THE TIRE.
06V486000 · 144 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 18, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 HP2, 2007 BMW R1200 S — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE FINAL-DRIVE ASSEMBLY O-RING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY. A LEAK MAY OCCUR AT THE LOCATION OF THIS O-RING WHICH IS NEAR THE REAR BRAKE DISC.
06V399000 · 700 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Oct 18, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW 3 Series — Suspension
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ONE OF THE SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM AND SWIVEL BEARING CONNECTION BOLTS WAS NOT TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THE BOLTED CONNECTION COULD LOOSEN.
06V400000 · 25 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Jul 26, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series, 2006 BMW 7 Series — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE LOWER RUBBER MOUNT OF THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY NOT ADHERE CORRECTLY TO ITS HOUSING WITHIN THE SHOCK ABSORBER.
06V277000 · 12K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 30, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW 5 Series, 2006 BMW 6 Series — Suspension
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUTS WHICH SECURE THE FRONT AXLE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT TO THE FRONT WHEEL HUB MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. OVER TIME THE NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND THE CONTROL ARM AND TENSION STRUT COULD BE DAMAGED.
06V187000 · 40 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- May 15, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW K1200 R, 2005–2006 BMW K1200 S, 2005 BMW R 1200 ST and 2 other models — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER RAPID, REPEATED, AND UNUSUALLY HARSH BRAKING, LOSS OF ABS CAPABILITY COULD TEMPORARILY OCCUR.
06V164000 · 13K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 24, 2006Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2004–2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2005–2006 BMW R1200 RT and 1 other model — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, IF CERTAIN PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED THAT INVOLVES REMOVAL OF THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER, THE ABS SENSOR CABLE CAN BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND WHEN THE CALIPER IS REINSTALLED, THE SENSOR CABLE CAN COME INTO CONTACT AND RUB AGAINST THE FRONT BRAKE DISC. OVERTIME, IF THE CHAFING BECOMES SEVERE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO LOSE THE ABS FUNCTION.
06V134000 · 9K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 4, 2006Crash risk2006 BMW R1200 GS, 2006 BMW R1200 HP2, 2006 BMW R1200 RT — Power Train
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLUTCH COMPONENTS COULD BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING OPERATED.
06V104000 · 453 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Nov 1, 2005Safety2005–2006 BMW 5 Series, 2005–2006 BMW 6 Series, 2005–2006 BMW X5 — Power Train
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE.
05V504000 · 240 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 26, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW X5 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL.
05V367000 · 165 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 19, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW K1200 S — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE ROUTING OF THE INTEGRAL ANTI-LOCK-BRAKE SYSTEM (IABS) SENSOR CABLE IF SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THE MOTORCYCLE, FOR EXAMPLE, A FRONT TIRE CHANGE.
05V363000 · 331 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Apr 27, 2005Crash risk2005 BMW R 1200 ST, 2005 BMW R1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 RT — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, EXPOSURE OF THE THROTTLE HOUSING TO ROAD DEBRIS COULD FALL AND BECOME CAUGHT BETWEEN THE THROTTLE-BODY AND THE ENGINE BLOCK.
05V172000 · 500 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Mar 3, 2005Crash risk2004 BMW R 1200 GS, 2005 BMW R1200 GS — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE DEFECT INVOLVES A WATER LEAK AROUND THE FUEL PUMP THAT IS INTEGRATED WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. AN O-RING SEAL ATTACHED TO THE PUMP'S ELECTRONIC HOUSING DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND WATER CAN BYPASS THIS SEAL AND CONTACT THE PUMP ELECTRONICS.
05V082000 · 3K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 6, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW R1200 GS — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN ADAPTER IN THE REAR BRAKE LINE CONNECTS A RIGID SECTION TO A FLEXIBLE SECTION. IF THE RIGID SECTION IS NOT PROPERLY ENGAGED IN THE ADAPTER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A LEAK TO DEVELOP.
04V576000 · 485 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Dec 6, 2004Fire risk2004 BMW 5 Series, 2003–2004 BMW 7 Series — Seats
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT HEATING SYSTEMS, UPON ENTERING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, EXCESSIVE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE BOLSTER THAT IS CONTAINED IN THE SEAT'S BACKREST MAY DAMAGE THE HEATING MAT LOCATED IN THIS AREA. IF SUCH DAMAGE WERE TO OCCUR, WITH THE SYSTEM TURNED ON, THE VEHICLE OCCUPANT MAY FEEL EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THIS AREA.
04V575000 · 18K units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Sep 9, 2004Crash risk2005 BMW K1200 LT — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AT LOWER TEMPERATURES, WIRING WITHIN THE ANTI-THEFT CONTROL UNIT MAY PRESS AGAINST THE FUEL PUMP RELAY. THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CONTACTS COULD OPEN, INTERRUPTING THE FUEL SUPPLY TO THE ENGINE, RESULTING IN STALLING.
04V438000 · 380 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
- Aug 18, 2004Crash risk2004 BMW X5 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE.
04V409000 · 358 units · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC