BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3 and 2 more (2010-2012): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 23V707000 · Oct 20, 2023 · BMW of North America, LLC
157,796
vehicles affected
157,796
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V707000
- Date
- Oct 20, 2023
- Maker
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Units affected
- 157,796
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2010-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 14 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V707000?
6 models: BMW 1 Series (2010-2012), BMW 3 Series (2010-2012), BMW 5 Series (2010-2011) and 3 more, about 157,796 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V707000?
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.
What can happen?
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.