BMW — recall
Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-09
Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国
BMW was recalled in Japan on 2024-12-09. In the adjustment unit of the intake and exhaust variable valve timing system, due to insufficient strength of the bolt, the bolt may break. As a result, the system may not operate properly, the engine warning light may illuminate, leading to engine malfuncti…
| Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2024-12-09 |
| Country of origin | ドイツ連邦共和国 |
| Manufacturer | BMW Japan |
| Models affected | BMW, BMW 335i Cabriolet, BMW 523i, BMW 523i Touring, BMW 525i, BMW 525i Touring, BMW 528i, BMW 528i Touring, BMW 530i, BMW 530i Touring, BMW 530Xi Touring, BMW 535i, BMW 535i Gran Turismo, BMW 630i, BMW 640i Cabriolet, BMW 640i Coupe, BMW X1 xDrive25i, BMW X3 2.5Si, BMW X3 xDrive28i, BMW X3 3.0Si, BMW X5 3.0 si, BMW X5 xDrive35i, BMW Z4 sDrive 23i |
| Units affected | 10532 |
| Defect | In the adjustment unit of the intake and exhaust variable valve timing system, due to insufficient strength of the bolt, the bolt may break. As a result, the system may not operate properly, the engine warning light may illuminate, leading to engine malfunction, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while driving. |
| Component | Engine (Bolt for the variable valve timing system adjustment unit) |
| Remedy | For all vehicles, replace the bolt with an improved part. Additionally, if the bolt is loose or damaged, replace it with a new adjustment unit incorporating the improved bolt. |
| Recall number | 外-3888 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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