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Active Recalls (2)

18V248000 Apr 18, 2018 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6...

10V047000 Feb 18, 2010 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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 "TIR...

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Sep 13, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,515 mi

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was...

Sep 13, 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline 122,515 mi

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was...

Jun 27, 2019 Electrical System 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Jun 27, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Jun 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Jun 27, 2019 Electrical System 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Jun 27, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Jun 27, 2019 Unknown Or Other 106,000 mi

THERE IS A RECALL ON ALL BMW N63 VEHICLES FOR EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BULLETIN B001314) CUSTOMERS CARE PACKAGE. MY BMW IS CONSUMING OIL AND WHITE SMOKE IS COMING OUT THE TAILPIPE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO BMW AND THEY REFUSE TO PERFORM THE NECESSARY REPAIRS INCLUDED IN THE CCP MY CRANKCASE VALVES ALSO...

Nov 10, 2017 Electrical System 82,000 mi

1. BATTERY/ALTERNATOR WHILE DRIVING CAR IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN SAYING BATTERY DISCHARGING AND FINALLY DIED ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET A NEW ALTERNATOR. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, MY BATTERY START DISCHARGING AGAIN AND NOW NEED A NEW BATTERY. BATTERY ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. 2. ENGINE- WITH A LITTLE OVER 81,000 ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 82,000 mi

1. BATTERY/ALTERNATOR WHILE DRIVING CAR IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN SAYING BATTERY DISCHARGING AND FINALLY DIED ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET A NEW ALTERNATOR. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, MY BATTERY START DISCHARGING AGAIN AND NOW NEED A NEW BATTERY. BATTERY ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. 2. ENGINE- WITH A LITTLE OVER 81,000 ...

Nov 10, 2017 Electrical System 82,000 mi

1. BATTERY/ALTERNATOR WHILE DRIVING CAR IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN SAYING BATTERY DISCHARGING AND FINALLY DIED ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET A NEW ALTERNATOR. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, MY BATTERY START DISCHARGING AGAIN AND NOW NEED A NEW BATTERY. BATTERY ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. 2. ENGINE- WITH A LITTLE OVER 81,000 ...

Nov 10, 2017 Engine 82,000 mi

1. BATTERY/ALTERNATOR WHILE DRIVING CAR IT STARTED SLOWING DOWN SAYING BATTERY DISCHARGING AND FINALLY DIED ON THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET A NEW ALTERNATOR. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS, MY BATTERY START DISCHARGING AGAIN AND NOW NEED A NEW BATTERY. BATTERY ONLY ONE YEAR OLD. 2. ENGINE- WITH A LITTLE OVER 81,000 ...

Oct 31, 2017 Electrical System 66,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL LOAD BATTERY CAN BECOME DISCHARGED EVEN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING TOTAL SHUT DOWN. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON MY WHILE DRIVING IT DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN OF ALTERNATOR CLUTCH (EFFICIENT DYNAMICS) THERE ARE COUNTLESS REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE THROUGH BMW FORUMS FOR MODEL YEARS 2010 AND 2011 ...

Oct 31, 2017 Electrical System 66,000 mi

UNDER NORMAL LOAD BATTERY CAN BECOME DISCHARGED EVEN WHILE DRIVING CAUSING TOTAL SHUT DOWN. THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN ON MY WHILE DRIVING IT DUE TO FAULTY DESIGN OF ALTERNATOR CLUTCH (EFFICIENT DYNAMICS) THERE ARE COUNTLESS REPORTS OF THIS ISSUE THROUGH BMW FORUMS FOR MODEL YEARS 2010 AND 2011 ...

Jun 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN EARLY DECEMBER ABOUT A RECALL, HOWEVER 6 MONTHS LATER, NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Jun 14, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System

I RECEIVED A LETTER IN EARLY DECEMBER ABOUT A RECALL, HOWEVER 6 MONTHS LATER, NO OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Sep 20, 2016 Engine Fire 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAILED AND NEE...

Sep 20, 2016 Engine Fire 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, BUT A REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP FAILED AND NEE...

Jun 8, 2016 Power Train 101,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER TRAIN SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE T...

Jun 8, 2016 Power Train 101,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 BMW 550I GRAN TURISMO. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, THE DRIVE TRAIN MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER TRAIN SOFTWARE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVE T...

Sep 15, 2013 Electrical System 36,184 mi

COMPLAIN: BATTERY NOT REPLACED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TOOK 2010 BMW 550I GT TO THE SHOP TO CHECK ON A WEAK BATTERY. SERVICE REPORT INDICATED SIDE LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE LEFT ON FOR 2 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES THAT CAUSED THE BATTERY FAILURE. FACTS: -MILEAGE WHEN THE FAULT OCCURRED WAS INDICATED AT 5...

Sep 15, 2013 Electrical System 36,184 mi

COMPLAIN: BATTERY NOT REPLACED WHILE UNDER WARRANTY TOOK 2010 BMW 550I GT TO THE SHOP TO CHECK ON A WEAK BATTERY. SERVICE REPORT INDICATED SIDE LIGHTS OF THE VEHICLE WERE LEFT ON FOR 2 HOURS AND 40 MINUTES THAT CAUSED THE BATTERY FAILURE. FACTS: -MILEAGE WHEN THE FAULT OCCURRED WAS INDICATED AT 5...

Jun 15, 2012 Wheels 17,350 mi

THIS IS A 2010 BMW 550I GT WITH THE SPORT PACKAGE. IT HAS THE STAR SPOKE WHEELS AND RUN FLAT TIRES. THE TIRES AND WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE FACTORY. THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR CAME ON SO WE TOOK THE TIRE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD AN INDUSTRIAL STAPLE IN THE MIDDLE THE TREAD....

Jun 15, 2012 Tires 17,350 mi

THIS IS A 2010 BMW 550I GT WITH THE SPORT PACKAGE. IT HAS THE STAR SPOKE WHEELS AND RUN FLAT TIRES. THE TIRES AND WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE FACTORY. THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR CAME ON SO WE TOOK THE TIRE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD AN INDUSTRIAL STAPLE IN THE MIDDLE THE TREAD....

Jun 15, 2012 Wheels 17,350 mi

THIS IS A 2010 BMW 550I GT WITH THE SPORT PACKAGE. IT HAS THE STAR SPOKE WHEELS AND RUN FLAT TIRES. THE TIRES AND WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE FACTORY. THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR CAME ON SO WE TOOK THE TIRE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD AN INDUSTRIAL STAPLE IN THE MIDDLE THE TREAD....

Jun 15, 2012 Tires 17,350 mi

THIS IS A 2010 BMW 550I GT WITH THE SPORT PACKAGE. IT HAS THE STAR SPOKE WHEELS AND RUN FLAT TIRES. THE TIRES AND WHEELS ARE ORIGINAL FROM THE FACTORY. THE LOW TIRE INDICATOR CAME ON SO WE TOOK THE TIRE IN TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD AN INDUSTRIAL STAPLE IN THE MIDDLE THE TREAD....