Recall 13V454000: 2012–2014 BMW 320I and 5 other models
- Report received
- Sep 26, 2013
- Manufacturer
- BMW of North America, LLC
- Potentially affected
- 76,191vehicles
- Model years
- 2012–2014
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Possible consequence
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2012 BMW 320I3 complaints
- 2013 BMW 320I9 complaints
- 2014 BMW 320I53 complaints
- 2012 BMW 328I130 complaints
- 2013 BMW 328I257 complaints
- 2014 BMW 328I152 complaints
- 2012 BMW 528I90 complaints
- 2013 BMW 528I73 complaints
- 2013 BMW X1 SAV64 complaints
- 2014 BMW X1 SAV59 complaints
- 2013 BMW X3226 complaints
- 2014 BMW X386 complaints
- 2012 BMW Z45 complaints
- 2013 BMW Z47 complaints
- 2014 BMW Z47 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.