2011 BMW X3 Recalls
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| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 23V707000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | 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. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20060820 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 17V683000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2011 128i and 2007-2011 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i, X5 xDrive30i, Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit. |
| Consequence | An electrical short can cause the parts within the PCV valve to melt, increasing the risk of a fire, even when the vehicle is not in use. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PCV valve heater, free of charge. Interim letters were mailed on November 27, 2017. Owners will receive a second notification by the end of October 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | 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.safercar.gov. |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100702 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V333000 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i and X3 xDrive35i, vehicles manufactured July 2, 2010 to April 14, 2016, 2015-2017 X3 xDrive28d vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014 to March 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xDrive28i, X4 xDrive35i and X4 xDriveM40i vehicles manufactured March3, 2014 to April 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the European-ISOFIX-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system. |
| Consequence | Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| Remedy | BMW will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2016. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. |
| Notes | 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.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2011 BMW X3 Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2011 BMW X3 have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2011 BMW X3 has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 BMW X3 recalls?
A: The 2011 BMW X3 recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
A: Yes, the 2011 BMW X3 has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 BMW X3 recalls?
A: The 2011 BMW X3 recalls include: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV), CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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