ID: #14V176000
MFR: BMW of North America, LLC
SYSTEM_COMPONENT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EVENT_SUMMARY
Your vehicle has a problem with the engine's VANOS unit, which is a timing system that helps the engine run smoothly. The bolts that hold the VANOS unit in place can loosen over time and potentially break.
RISK_ASSESSMENT
If the bolts loosen or break, your engine may lose power, stall, and increase the risk of a crash.
RESOLUTION_PROTOCOL
BMW will fix the issue for free by replacing the four VANOS housing bolts for both intake and exhaust VANOS units at a dealership, and you'll also get an extended warranty on your engine if your vehicle has an inline 6 cylinder engine.