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2012 BMW 1 Series ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #22V119000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The PCV valve in your vehicle is a small system that recycles engine vapors. The heater for this valve could short circuit and overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Risk if Unfixed
If the PCV valve heater overheats, it could spark a fire while you're driving or even after you park your car. This could damage your vehicle and potentially harm you or others.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will install a new electrical wiring harness with a fuse to protect the PCV valve heater, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Original — Remedy
This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #14V176000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The VANOS unit in your engine controls the timing of the valves that let air and fuel into your engine. Over time, the bolts that hold it in place can loosen and break, causing problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts break, your engine might lose power or stall. A sudden engine stall could make it hard to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will replace the VANOS bolts for both intake and exhaust valves, free of charge. This repair is included in the recall, and you'll get a notice to schedule it.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
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Other BMW 1 Series 2012 Recalls

AIR BAGS
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
POWER TRAIN
1 recall

Other BMW 1 Series Years

2013
3 recalls
2011
8 recalls
2010
7 recalls
2009
6 recalls
2008
6 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2012 BMW 1 Series safe to drive?

This model year has 2 recorded safety recalls. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) recall for the 2012 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #22V119000)

The PCV valve in your vehicle is a small system that recycles engine vapors. The heater for this valve could short circuit and overheat, causing a fire hazard. If the PCV valve heater overheats, it could spark a fire while you're driving or even after you park your car. This could damage your vehicle and potentially harm you or others. Your BMW dealer will install a new electrical wiring harness with a fuse to protect the PCV valve heater, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2022 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.

What is the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE recall for the 2012 BMW 1 Series? (Campaign #14V176000)

The VANOS unit in your engine controls the timing of the valves that let air and fuel into your engine. Over time, the bolts that hold it in place can loosen and break, causing problems. If these bolts break, your engine might lose power or stall. A sudden engine stall could make it hard to control your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Your BMW dealer will replace the VANOS bolts for both intake and exhaust valves, free of charge. This repair is included in the recall, and you'll get a notice to schedule it.