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2003 BMW 745i ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issues.

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #03V324000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
The oil filter drain plug on your vehicle is a crucial part that keeps oil from leaking out when you drain it. In some cases, it might not be tightened properly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the plug loosens and oil leaks out, you could lose a significant amount of oil, causing engine damage. A badly damaged engine could even lead to a crash, which is a serious safety concern.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will check the oil filter drain plug and tighten it with the right amount of force to prevent leaks — all at no cost to you. You should schedule the inspection as soon as possible and follow up with your dealer if you have any questions.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOOSENING OF THE PLUG CAUSING AN INITIAL OIL SPRAY AND A SUBSEQUENT OIL LEAK.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF A LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LOSS OCCURS, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY RESULT. DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE OF THE OIL FILTER DRAIN PLUG AND, IF NECESSARY, RETIGHTEN THE DRAIN PLUG WITH THE CORRECTLY SPECIFIED TORQUE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Critical #03V240000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
Your BMW's engine has a computer that helps it run smoothly. In some cases, this computer can get confused and cause the engine to stall, especially in Bank I and II.
Risk if Unfixed
If the engine stalls, you might not be able to restart it, which could lead to a crash, especially if you're in heavy traffic or your engine is making rough noises.
Free Fix
Your BMW dealer will update the engine's computer system with the latest software, and this service is free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, and you can contact them at 1-800-831-1117 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO A SOFTWARE ERROR, A DESYNCHRONIZATION OF THE VALVETRONIC MOTORS FOR ENGINE BANKS I AND II MAY OCCUR. IF THIS OCCURS, THE ENGINE COULD STALL.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IN THOSE CASES, THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE. DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF ENGINE ROUGHNESS, OR STALLING, AS WELL AS TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AND THE DRIVER'S REACTIONS, THIS COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other BMW 745i Years

2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
3 recalls
2002
2 recalls

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