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BMW Recall Check

Checking BMW Recall Notices When Buying a Used BMW Car
Purchasing a used BMW car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by BMW to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.
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We have BMW recalls for the models below.
05/02/2016 - Bmw
i3 / i8
i3 / i8
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque during the vehicle's deceleration. In this case, the vehicle might skid in slippery road conditions.
Model Numbers:
Types: BMWi-1, BMWi-2Type approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1213*, e1*2007/46*1287*
Production Dates:
Affected vehicles manufactured between 9.10.2015 and 4.11.2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
05/02/2016 - Bmw
i3 / i8
i3 / i8
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The power electronics have not been calibrated properly which might increase the recuperation torque during the vehicle's deceleration. In this case, the vehicle might skid in slippery road conditions.
Model Numbers:
Types: BMWi-1, BMWi-2Type approval numbers: e1*2007/46*1213*, e1*2007/46*1287*
Production Dates:
Affected vehicles manufactured between 9.10.2015 and 4.11.2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
05/02/2016 - Bmw
C 600 Sport / C 650 GT
C 600 Sport / C 650 GT
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The positioning of the chafer can cause damage to the front brake hose and lead to a loss of brake fluid. This can reduce brake performance and could lead to accidents.
Model Numbers:
Types: K18, K19EC type approval: e1*2002/24*0552
Production Dates:
Affected vehicles manufactured between 9.2.2011 and 15.7.2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
05/02/2016 - Bmw
C 600 Sport / C 650 GT
C 600 Sport / C 650 GT
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The positioning of the chafer can cause damage to the front brake hose and lead to a loss of brake fluid. This can reduce brake performance and could lead to accidents.
Model Numbers:
Types: K18, K19EC type approval: e1*2002/24*0552
Production Dates:
Affected vehicles manufactured between 9.2.2011 and 15.7.2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
22/01/2016 - Bmw
i8
i8
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Due to a manufacturing fault, the Hydro Unit Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) function could be impaired. The dynamic stability of the vehicle might be affected adversely in critical driving situations.
Model Numbers:
Type-approval number: e11*2007/46*1287Type: BMWi-2
Production Dates:
The vehicles affected were produced between 29/05/2015 and 05/06/2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
11/12/2015 - Bmw
3 series, 5 series, X5
3 series, 5 series, X5
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The inflater of the driver's airbag may burst when the airbag is activated if it has been exposed to high humidity over a number of years. If the inflater bursts, metal parts may be expelled and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Model Numbers:
Type-approvals: e1*98/14*0097, e1*98/14*0144, e1*2001/116*0144, e1*98/14*0167, e1*2001/116*0167, e1*98/14*0112, e1*2001/116*0112, e1*98/14*0146, e1*2001/116*0146, e1*98/14*0150, e1*2001/116*0150.....
Production Dates:
The following manufacturing periods are concerned: BMW 3 series: January 2002 to August 2006; BMW 5 series: March 2002 to December 2003; BMW X5: February to October 2003.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
11/12/2015 - Bmw
3 series, 5 series, X5
3 series, 5 series, X5
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The inflater of the driver's airbag may burst when the airbag is activated if it has been exposed to high humidity over a number of years. If the inflater bursts, metal parts may be expelled and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Model Numbers:
Type-approvals: e1*98/14*0097, e1*98/14*0144, e1*2001/116*0144, e1*98/14*0167, e1*2001/116*0167, e1*98/14*0112, e1*2001/116*0112, e1*98/14*0146, e1*2001/116*0146, e1*98/14*0150, e1*2001/116*0150.....
Production Dates:
The following manufacturing periods are concerned: BMW 3 series: January 2002 to August 2006; BMW 5 series: March 2002 to December 2003; BMW X5: February to October 2003.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
11/12/2015 - Bmw
3 series, 5 series, X5
3 series, 5 series, X5
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The inflater of the driver's airbag may burst when the airbag is activated if it has been exposed to high humidity over a number of years. If the inflater bursts, metal parts may be expelled and cause serious or fatal injuries.
Model Numbers:
Type-approvals: e1*98/14*0097, e1*98/14*0144, e1*2001/116*0144, e1*98/14*0167, e1*2001/116*0167, e1*98/14*0112, e1*2001/116*0112, e1*98/14*0146, e1*2001/116*0146, e1*98/14*0150, e1*2001/116*0150.....
Production Dates:
The following manufacturing periods are concerned: BMW 3 series: January 2002 to August 2006; BMW 5 series: March 2002 to December 2003; BMW X5: February to October 2003.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
06/11/2015 - Bmw
G 650 GS; G 650 GS Sertão
G 650 GS; G 650 GS Sertão
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The data status of the engine management ECU (Engine Control Unit) is incorrect. This can result in incorrect positioning of the idle actuator, causing the engine to stall if revolutions drop to idle speed with the clutch lever pulled.
Model Numbers:
G 650 GS (R13/40); G 650 GS Sertão (R13/40 Sertão).Type approval number: e1*2002/24*0200.Year model: 2012 to 2015;
Production Dates:
Production period: between 08-11-2012 and 22-07-2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
06/11/2015 - Bmw
G 650 GS; G 650 GS Sertão
G 650 GS; G 650 GS Sertão
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Check This Car for the following recall:
The data status of the engine management ECU (Engine Control Unit) is incorrect. This can result in incorrect positioning of the idle actuator, causing the engine to stall if revolutions drop to idle speed with the clutch lever pulled.
Model Numbers:
G 650 GS (R13/40); G 650 GS Sertão (R13/40 Sertão).Type approval number: e1*2002/24*0200.Year model: 2012 to 2015;
Production Dates:
Production period: between 08-11-2012 and 22-07-2015.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
05/06/2015 - Bmw
M550d, 750d, 750Ld
M550d, 750d, 750Ld
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Owing to a process error with the engine assembly, the chain tensioner may not have been tightened to specification, resulting in damage to the chain tensioner. In the worst case the chain tensioner may break and result in a large-scale oil leak, which may cause a potential risk for other road users.
Model Numbers:
Type: 5L, 5K, 7L; EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0363*, e1*2007/46*0455*, e1*2007/46*0276*
Production Dates:
Vehicles manufactured between 17 and 24 March 2015 are affected.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View
05/06/2015 - Bmw
M550d, 750d, 750Ld
M550d, 750d, 750Ld
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Check This Car for the following recall:
Owing to a process error with the engine assembly, the chain tensioner may not have been tightened to specification, resulting in damage to the chain tensioner. In the worst case the chain tensioner may break and result in a large-scale oil leak, which may cause a potential risk for other road users.
Model Numbers:
Type: 5L, 5K, 7L; EC type-approval: e1*2007/46*0363*, e1*2007/46*0455*, e1*2007/46*0276*
Production Dates:
Vehicles manufactured between 17 and 24 March 2015 are affected.
Recall Code:
For more information and see the full recall View