2011 BMW X3 SAV Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 BMW X3 SAV. 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.

• 14V176000Apr 10, 2014156,137 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine
  Covers: BMW X3 SAV 2010–2011, X5 SAV 2010–2012, 535I Gran Turismo 2010–2012 +9 more

  Reported issue: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i…

  Possible consequence: If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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…

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