Arrange a BMW Recall Repair
Have your VIN ready. Ask an authorized dealer to confirm your vehicle is affected and whether the free repair is available.
NHTSA campaign: 14V176000
Customer service number in this filing: 1-800-525-7417
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Bring your VIN and recall campaign number. Ask for a repair order confirming completed work. Check any do-not-drive or park-outside instructions in the original filing.
Original NHTSA repair instructions
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.