NHTSA recall 23V707000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 23V707000 |
| Manufacturer | BMW of North America, LLC |
| Reported | 2023-10-20 |
| Owners notified | 2024-06-19 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 157796 |
| Part numbers | 8602263 |
| Report | Quarterly report 8, for 2026 quarter 1 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2026-04-29 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 157796 |
| Reported remedied | 53952 (34%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 7420 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2026 quarter 1, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
What can happen
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
| 2010 BMW 1 SERIES | |
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| 2011 BMW 1 SERIES | |
| 2012 BMW 1 SERIES | |
| 2010 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2010 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2010 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2011 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2011 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2011 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2011 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2012 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2012 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2012 BMW 3 SERIES | Listed under a family name that covers this model. |
| 2010 BMW 5 SERIES | |
| 2011 BMW 5 SERIES | |
| 2010 BMW X3 | |
| 2011 BMW X3 | |
| 2010 BMW X5 | |
| 2011 BMW X5 | |
| 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| 2011 BMW Z4 |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| B066425 | 2026-01-06. Other. Gasket Return |
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| B110614 | 2025-04-03. Service campaign. This bulletin outlines the Customer Care Package program that has been designed exclusively for BMWvehicles with the N63 engine. Vehicles with the N63 high performance engine are engineered with EfficientDynamics that provides fueleconomy without compromising on its “class leading” power and performance. To ensure these engines keep delivering the ultimate performance, we have designed this Care Package thatincludes a 6 point check, and if necessary, the replacement of one or more of the following powertraincomponents: Hot-Film Air Mass Sensors PIEZO High Pressure Fuel Injectors Engine Vacuum Pump Fuel System Low Pressure Sensor/Feed Line Fresh Air Intake Turbo Seals Crankcase Ventilation Lines (Hoses) |
| B063924 | 2024-06-01. Service bulletin. Hot-Film Air Mass Meter Return |
| B160623 | 2024-01-03. Service bulletin. Engine will crank but not start. There is no communication with the integrated fuel module (TFE) whendiagnosing with ISTA. The following two fault codes will be stored in the DME: 032B43 - Low fuel pressure system, electric fuel pump: pressure value too low CDA594 - Message (- 0x33E) missing, receiver DME, transmitter TFE |
| B170222 | 2022-10-31. Service bulletin. Coolant is leaking from under the car which is equipped with the S63 engine. A low coolant warning might also be displayed (CC Message ID166). |
| SIB011918 | 2022-07-18. Service bulletin. Component specific limited warranty extension. For the eligible vehicles, BMW of North America, LLC (BMW NA) is extending the limited warranty for the vehicle Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor(s) to: 10 years/120,000 miles as determined by the vehicle original in-service date. |
| SIM010717 | 2022-07-05. Service bulletin. The engine?s intake charge-air duct limited warranty extension to 10 years/120,000 miles applies to ?eligible USspecification |
| B170121 | 2022-06-21. Service bulletin. The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine. |
| B170121 | 2022-05-31. Service bulletin. The quick disconnect coupling on the cylinder head coolant vent line could break at the cylinder head. This would lead to loss of coolant from the engine. |
| B111614 | 2022-05-16. Service bulletin. This bulletin outlines the procedure for checking the engine timing chains for wear, and should be completed in conjunction with SI B11 06 14, "N63 Customer Care Package." The N63CCP and N63 Engine Check the Timing Chain are NOT mandatory Technical Campaigns or Recalls. They should be completed only based on parts availability, workshop capacity, and the customer's schedule. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.