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  • 09 Feb 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/037

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    63,888
    OEM ref
    0011880500 0011890500
    Build start
    17 Oct 2016
    Build end
    19 Jun 2018
  • 09 Feb 2021BMW 1 SERIESRef R/2021/037

    THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION COOLER COULD LEAK OVER TIME

    Defect

    Leaking glycol coolant could create in combination with soot and oil sediments in the EGR module ignitable deposits.

    Remedy

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

    Vehicles affected
    63,888
    OEM ref
    0011880500 0011890500
    Build start
    28 Feb 2015
    Build end
    15 Oct 2018
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X6Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Jul 2020
    Build end
    17 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    07 Nov 2019
    Build end
    27 Aug 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 4 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    17 Aug 2020
    Build end
    25 Sept 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X7Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Aug 2020
    Build end
    05 Jan 2021
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X3Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    10 Jun 2020
    Build end
    25 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X5Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    03 Dec 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW X4Ref R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    02 Jun 2020
    Build end
    11 Nov 2020
  • 25 Jan 2021BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2021/015

    THE BATTERY CABLES ON THE 48V STARTER GENERATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY SECURED DURING PRODUCTION

    Defect

    The battery cables on the 48V starter generator may not have been sufficiently secured during the production process.

    Remedy

    Check the screw connection of the 48V positive / negative battery cables on the starter generator and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    388
    OEM ref
    0012490500 0012560500
    Build start
    03 Mar 2020
    Build end
    26 Oct 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW i8Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    18 May 2020
    Build end
    03 Jun 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X5Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    09 Jun 2020
    Build end
    16 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW MINI COUNTRYMANRef R/2020/290

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    627
    OEM ref
    0061650500
    Build start
    09 Mar 2020
    Build end
    18 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X1Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    29 Feb 2020
    Build end
    29 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 7 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    02 Mar 2020
    Build end
    18 Aug 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 3 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    05 Jun 2020
    Build end
    23 Jul 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 5 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    04 Mar 2020
    Build end
    29 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW 2 SERIESRef R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    09 Mar 2020
    Build end
    31 Aug 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X3Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    03 Jun 2020
    Build end
    17 Sept 2020
  • 14 Dec 2020BMW X2Ref R/2020/283

    REMAINING PARTICLES IN THE CELLS OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT

    Defect

    A possibility of impurities contained in the HV batteries may cause short circuit.

    Remedy

    Testing of battery charge cycles and replacement of the HV cells where necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    2,665
    OEM ref
    0061670500 0061660500
    Build start
    12 Feb 2020
    Build end
    30 Sept 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020BMW M4 CONVERTIBLERef R/2020/352

    THE DAMPING ELEMENTS MAY BE MISSING FROM SOME INJECTORS WHICH COULD AFFECT FUEL LINES AND LEAD TO LEAKS

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.

    Remedy

    Check and install/replace damping elements. Replace high pressure fuel rail if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    0013270300
    Build start
    02 Mar 2020
    Build end
    08 Jun 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020BMW M2Ref R/2020/352

    THE DAMPING ELEMENTS MAY BE MISSING FROM SOME INJECTORS WHICH COULD AFFECT FUEL LINES AND LEAD TO LEAKS

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.

    Remedy

    Check and install/replace damping elements. Replace high pressure fuel rail if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    0013270300
    Build start
    01 Jul 2020
    Build end
    31 Aug 2020
  • 07 Dec 2020BMW M4Ref R/2020/352

    THE DAMPING ELEMENTS MAY BE MISSING FROM SOME INJECTORS WHICH COULD AFFECT FUEL LINES AND LEAD TO LEAKS

    Defect

    On affected vehicles the damping elements may be missing from some injectors which could affect fuel lines and lead to leaks.

    Remedy

    Check and install/replace damping elements. Replace high pressure fuel rail if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    24
    OEM ref
    0013270300
    Build start
    04 Mar 2020
    Build end
    05 Jun 2020
  • 30 Nov 2020BMW Z4Ref R/2020/347

    ON AFFECTED VEHICLES THERE IS A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK WELDING JOINT WHICH COULD LEAD TO LEAKAGE

    Defect

    On affected vehicles there is a possible failure of the fuel tank welding joint which could lead to leakage.

    Remedy

    Replace the fuel tank

    Vehicles affected
    6
    OEM ref
    0016570200
    Build start
    07 Jun 2019
    Build end
    14 Oct 2019
  • 26 Nov 2020BMW X3Ref R/2020/346

    ON AFFECTED VEHICLES SEAT BELT MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED

    Defect

    On affected vehicles seat belt mounting bolts may not be securely attached.

    Remedy

    Check connections of both front seat belts and rework if necessary.

    Vehicles affected
    88
    OEM ref
    0072210200
    Build start
    06 Dec 2019
    Build end
    30 Jul 2020

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