2009 BMW 7 Series Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2009 BMW 7 Series. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 11V521000Oct 20, 201132,084 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger
  Covers: BMW 7 Series 2009–2011, X6 2008–2011, X5 2010–2011 +2 more

  Reported issue: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, model year 2010-2011 5-series gran turismo, model year 2009-2011 7-series, model year 2010-2011 x5 sav, and model year 2008-2011 x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

  Possible consequence: This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the auxiliary water pump free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact bmw customer relations and services at 1-800-525-7417.

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• 10V047000Feb 18, 20101,040 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: BMW 7 Series 2009–2010, 550I Gran Turismo 2010

  Reported issue: BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 7-SERIES AND MODEL YEAR 2010 550i GRAND TURISMO VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLE'S ARE EQUIPPED WITH A TIRE PRESSURE LABEL INDICATING THAT THE VEHICLE'S SEATING CAPACITY IS FIVE (5) PASSENGERS. THE ACTUAL SEATING CAPACITY IS FOUR (4) PASSENGERS. THE TIRE SIZE…

  Possible consequence: The tire label does not conform to fmvss 110.

  Remedy: Bmw will notify owners and authorized bmw dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

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