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  • 13 Jul 2021BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2021/268

    SOME VEHICLES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE TO THE ANTI-CORROSION COATING OF THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT

    Defect

    Some vehicles may be susceptible to damage to the anti-corrosion coating of the lower steering shaft.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the steering shaft must be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    277,987
    OEM ref
    0032370100
    Build start
    01 Aug 1990
    Build end
    24 Aug 2000
  • 13 Jul 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/267

    THE BRAKE PEDAL SHAFT COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PEDAL CONTROLS BEARING MOUNT

    Defect

    It is possible that the brake pedal shaft could become detached from the pedal controls bearing mount.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the brake pedal bearing shaft must be secured in the pedal controls with a roll pin.

    Vehicles affected
    1,963
    OEM ref
    0035130100
    Build start
    11 Jul 2000
    Build end
    08 Feb 2001
  • 21 Jun 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/228

    A MICROPROCESSOR FAULT IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT CAN LEAD TO FAULTY OPERATING CONDITIONS

    Defect

    A microprocessor fault in the airbag control unit can lead to faulty operating conditions.

    Remedy

    The airbag control unit will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    354
    OEM ref
    0065770100
    Build start
    09 Jan 2001
    Build end
    29 Aug 2001
  • 21 Jun 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/227

    THE REINFORCEMENT RING (THIMBLE) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY CRIMPED ONTO THE BELT TENSIONER'S STEEL CABLE

    Defect

    The reinforcement ring (thimble) may not have been securely crimped onto the belt tensioner's steel cable.

    Remedy

    Check the belt buckle and if necessary conduct replacement of the lower strap including belt tensioner.

    Vehicles affected
    8
    OEM ref
    0072150100
    Build start
    29 Jun 2002
    Build end
    31 Jul 2002
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 6 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    14 Jun 2017
    Build end
    16 Apr 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 6 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    27 Mar 2017
    Build end
    27 Apr 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    21 Mar 2017
    Build end
    25 Sept 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW X4Ref R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    03 Apr 2017
    Build end
    02 Mar 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 6 SERIES COUPERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    21 Mar 2017
    Build end
    23 Oct 2017
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 4 SERIES COUPERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    20 Mar 2017
    Build end
    28 Sept 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPERef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    20 Mar 2017
    Build end
    24 Sept 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW X6Ref R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    29 Apr 2017
    Build end
    22 Aug 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 3 SERIES TOURINGRef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    10 Mar 2017
    Build end
    01 Oct 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 3 SERIES GTRef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    24 Apr 2017
    Build end
    10 Apr 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    18 Apr 2017
    Build end
    27 Jun 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW 3 SERIES SALOONRef R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    17 Mar 2017
    Build end
    28 Sept 2018
  • 14 Jun 2021BMW X3Ref R/2021/213

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION MODULE COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Module could leak over time�and cause thermal incident.

    Remedy

    The EGR cooler will be internally inspected with an endoscope and replaced if evidence of leaking is found.

    Vehicles affected
    18,330
    OEM ref
    0011130600
    Build start
    01 Apr 2017
    Build end
    22 Aug 2017
  • 11 Jun 2021BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2021/217

    THE ROOF LINING STIFFENING PLATES MAY NOT BE BONDED CORRECTLY

    Defect

    The roof lining stiffening plates may not be bonded correctly.

    Remedy

    The roof headliner will be inspected and reworked or replaced if required.

    Vehicles affected
    1
    OEM ref
    0051220500
    Build start
    23 Mar 2021
    Build end
    23 Mar 2021
  • 17 May 2021BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2021/168

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY

    Defect

    The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the screw connection of the lower belt of the front seats will be checked and if necessary reworked.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    0072250200
    Build start
    07 Sept 2020
    Build end
    04 Mar 2021
  • 17 May 2021BMW M3Ref R/2021/168

    THE SCREW CONNECTION OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY

    Defect

    The screw connection of the front seat belt buckle assembly to the seat frame may not be tightened properly.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the screw connection of the lower belt of the front seats will be checked and if necessary reworked.

    Vehicles affected
    60
    OEM ref
    0072250200
    Build start
    02 Feb 2021
    Build end
    10 Mar 2021
  • 28 Apr 2021BMW i3Ref R/2021/158

    THE CONTROL RING OF THE BACKREST RECLINER IN THE SECOND SEAT ROW MAY BREAK

    Defect

    The control ring of the recliner of the backrest in the second seat row may break due to insufficient material performance.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the seat frames of the second seat row will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    82
    OEM ref
    0052980100
    Build start
    19 Feb 2021
    Build end
    05 Mar 2021
  • 27 Apr 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/156

    INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE

    Defect

    Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    0052970100
    Build start
    09 Feb 2021
    Build end
    15 Feb 2021
  • 27 Apr 2021BMW X7Ref R/2021/156

    INCORRECT HEADREST RODS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE BACKREST OF THE SECOND ROW OF SEATS ON THE OUTER SIDE

    Defect

    Incorrect headrest rods may have been installed in the backrest of the second row of seats on the outer side.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles the outer headrest of the second seat row will be checked and replaced if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    35
    OEM ref
    0052970100
    Build start
    10 Feb 2021
    Build end
    13 Feb 2021
  • 29 Mar 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/099

    THE REAR DRIVE SHAFTS MAY NOT FULFIL THE DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS

    Defect

    The rear drive shafts may not fulfil the durability requirements.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles one or both output shafts will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    15
    OEM ref
    0033170200
    Build start
    19 Jun 2020
    Build end
    01 Jul 2020
  • 15 Mar 2021BMW Z4Ref R/2021/085

    AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH BRAKE DISCS WHICH ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION

    Defect

    Affected vehicles may be fitted with brake discs which were not produced according to the specifications

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the brake discs will be checked and if necessary replaced

    Vehicles affected
    705
    OEM ref
    0034560200 0034570200
    Build start
    29 Jan 2021
    Build end
    03 Feb 2021

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