Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Vehicles affected
358
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-18
Owners notified
2004-09-08
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH 3.0 L ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, IF THE VEHICLE IS IN FIRST GEAR, AND MOVING SLOWLY, WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HELD IN A CONSTANT POSITION OF LOW ENGINE SPEED AND WITH THE CLUTCH PEDAL HELD IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION, ENGINE SPEED MAY INCREASE.
Safety risk
THE VEHICLE COULD ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE VEHICLE'S DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE IN-TANK FUEL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ATTACHED INCORRECTLY.
Safety risk
ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THAT FUEL IS PRESENT IN THE TANK. DEPENDING UPON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS, THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE IN-TANK SUCTION JET PUMP FUEL LINE AND IF NECESSARY, REATTACH ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. THIS RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Vehicles affected
4,102
Reported to NHTSA
2004-07-14
Owners notified
2004-07-16
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 AND 12 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL (EMC) UNITS WERE NOT PRODUCED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Safety risk
AS A RESULT, ENGINE STALLING WILL OCCUR AFTER A SHORT PERIOD OF OPERATION. THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RESTART. ALSO, A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND, AFTER REPEATED ACTUATION OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST WILL OCCUR. THESE CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DIGITAL ENGINE MANAGEMENT CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE BOLTS THAT HOLD THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL, THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT HOUSING FLANGE AT THE ENGINE, AND THE RIGHT-HAND ENGINE SUPPORT MAY BE INSUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED.
Safety risk
WITH PROLONGED DRIVING, THESE BOLTS COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION HOUSINGS. THE RIGHT OUTPUT SHAFT COULD BECOME DISCONNECTED, AFFECTING THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RETIGHTEN THE DRIVETRAIN FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 28, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Electrical system
11
100,000 mi
Engine
9
100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
7
98,365 mi
Power train
7
74,160 mi
Seats
5
90,000 mi
Air bags
4
73,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
4
14,000 mi
Steering
4
6,000 mi
Exterior lighting
3
43,130 mi
Suspension
3
43,702 mi
Unknown or other
3
105,000 mi
Power train: driveline
2
85,000 mi
Seat belts
2
56,200 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
2
94,000 mi
Structure
2
79,000 mi
Structure: body
2
17,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate
2
31,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
2
50 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls
2
35,560 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
2
98,230 mi
Wheels
2
125,000 mi
Air bags: frontal
1
56,200 mi
Air bags: side/window
1
38,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
1
102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Equipment: electrical
1
—
Exterior lighting: headlights
1
56,200 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights
1
65,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
1
1,500,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
—
Service brakes, electric
1
35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
1
56,200 mi
Structure: body: door
1
117,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
56,200 mi
The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.