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2012 BMW 320i

3 recalls Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #14V627000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake power assist system in your vehicle relies on a vacuum pump to help you stop smoothly. In some models, a lack of lubrication could cause this pump to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake vacuum pump fails, your brakes will lose power assistance, making it harder to slow down or stop your vehicle. This could lead to a longer stopping distance and increase the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will add a special locking ring to the camshaft to prevent the vacuum pump from failing – all at no cost to you. Just schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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Critical #13V454000 Plain English
Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The brake assist vacuum pump in your vehicle is like a pump that helps you get the most out of your brakes. In certain 2012-2014 BMW models, this pump might not get the lubrication it needs to work properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails, your brakes could lose some of their power, making it harder to stop your vehicle quickly. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially on wet or hilly roads.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will make a change to the vacuum pump's lubrication system to prevent this issue, and you won't have to pay a thing. The repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Moderate #15V520000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
BMW of North America, LLC
What Happened
The front side marker lights on your vehicle are the small lights on the front corners that help other drivers see you at night. In some 2012-2015 BMW models, a software glitch could cause these lights to stay off when you're driving at night.
Risk if Unfixed
If your side marker lights are off, you'll be harder to see on the road, especially at night, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the vehicle's software to fix this issue, and the repair is free. You'll be notified when it's time to bring your vehicle in, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 320i, 320xi, 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi, and ActiveHybrid3 vehicles manufactured October 20, 2011, to June 22, 2015, 2014-2015 328xi Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured March 21, 2013, to March 17, 2015, 2014-2015 328d, 328xd vehicles manufactured June 28, 2013, to April 21, 2015, and 2014-2015 328xd Sports Wagon vehicles manufactured July 5, 2013, to April 21, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the front side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker lights do not illuminate, the vehicle may be less visible at night, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or by email at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other BMW 320i Years

2015
3 recalls
2014
7 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall
2002
1 recall
2001
1 recall
2000
1 recall

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