BMW X3 2010: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V707000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BMW | X3 | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2024-06-19 | 2023-10-20 | 2023-10-20 |
Production Dates: 2006-08-20 - 2011-09-28
Manufacturers Involved: BMW of North America, LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 157796
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BMW of North America, LLC "BMW" is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment "VANOS" unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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.nhtsa.gov.
