BMW of North America, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2014
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 14 safety recalls made by BMW of North America, LLC in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 15, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission Software may Result in Rollaway
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door, and Cooper S Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured January 6, 2014, to October 17, 2014. During service appointments, dealers may have inadvertently reprogrammed the transmission control unit with software that may allow drivers to exit the vehicle when the transmission is not in Park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
NHTSA ID: 14V789000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1,928
Consequence Summary:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being in Park, the vehicle could roll away as the driver and other occupants exit the vehicle or anytime thereafter. A vehicle rollaway increases the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Corrective Action:
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the transmission control module with the correct software, free of charge. The recall February 4, 2015. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.48
November 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Seatback may Fold in Rear Impact Crash
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2 Door vehicles manufactured August 12, 2014, to September 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver and front passenger seatback adjustment mechanism may not be fully engaged.
NHTSA ID: 14V721000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 846
Consequence Summary:
If the seatback adjustment mechanism is not fully engaged, the seatback may fold during a rear impact collision, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
MINI will notify owners, and dealers will re-align and re-tighten the seatback adjustment mechanisms, free of charge. The recall began December 29, 2014. Owners can contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.98
October 27, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Fuel Tank Bolt Weld Not Welded To Specification
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing.
NHTSA ID: 14V674000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 223
Consequence Summary:
An inadequate weld of the bolt to the fuel tank could cause a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could lead to a fire.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank if necessary, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.17
October 17, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Left Rear Seat Frame Steel Plate
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X5 vehicles manufactured September 12, 2014,to September 21, 2014 and equipped with the optional rear comfort seat. The left rear seat belt attachment point in the affected vehicles may not have been sufficiently welded.
NHTSA ID: 14V650000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the seat belt attachment could break and fail to restrain a seat occupant, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left rear seat frame, free of charge. The recall began November 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 16, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Exterior Rearview Mirror/FMVSS 111
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 X3 and X4 Sports Activity Vehicles manufactured July 28, 2014 to July 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-US market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
NHTSA ID: 14V648000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.13
October 7, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Loss of Brake Assist/Vacuum Pump Lubrication
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon, 2012-2014 BMW 320i Sedan, 328i Sedan, 320i xDrive Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 2012-2013 BMW 528i Sedan, 528i xDrive Sedan, 2013-2014 BMW X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2013-2014 BMW X3 xDrive28i Sports Activity Vehicle, 2012-2014 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Roadster, and 2014 BMW 428i Coupe, and 428i xDrive Coupe. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13V-454.
NHTSA ID: 14V627000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 8,988
Consequence Summary:
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.87
October 3, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Nut that Secures Spare Tire may Loosen
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop 2-door vehicles manufactured January 7, 2014, to July 21, 2014. The spare wheel may have been attached under the car with a nut that is not self-locking.
NHTSA ID: 14V619000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 5,805
Consequence Summary:
Vibrations from driving may cause the nut to loosen, allowing the wheel to separate from the car. If the spare wheel separates from the vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare wheel securing nut with a self-locking nut, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2014. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-275-6464.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.31
July 14, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Front Passenger Air Bag Improper Deployment
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This could cause the air bag to not deploy properly in the event of an accident.
NHTSA ID: 14V422000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
If the air bag deploys improperly in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bags, the seat occupant may be at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 12, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Rear Shock Absorber may Break
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 R1200 RT motorcycles manufactured November 27, 2013, to May 5, 2014. The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing loss of stability.
NHTSA ID: 14V320000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 950
Consequence Summary:
If the piston rod breaks it will cause loss of stability, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Dynamic ESA shock absorber, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417. Note: Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycles until they have been remedied.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: Yes
Completion Rate (%): 98.42
May 16, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Camshaft Chain Tensioner may cause Engine Stall
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 C 600 Sport Maxi-Scooter, and C 650 GT Maxi-Scooter motorcycles manufactured August 2, 2012, through February 18, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
NHTSA ID: 14V264000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,360
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camshaft chain tensioner, free of charge. BMW distributed interim notification to owners on July 15, 2014. The recall is expected to begin in July 2014. Owners may contact BMW Customer Relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.59
April 18, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Transmission Seal may Dislodge and Leak Oil
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 R 1200 GS motorcycles manufactured November 2012 through August 2013. Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place.
NHTSA ID: 14V211000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 1,420
Consequence Summary:
If the output seal ring is pushed out of its proper position, oil may leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will fit a bracket to prevent the transmission seal from being pushed out of position, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.76
April 17, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Child Safety Locks may Disengage
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 X5 SAV vehicles manufactured December 12, 2013, through March 10, 2014, and equipped with the Soft Close Automatic (SCA) option. The rear side door lock mechanisms may not have been manufactured to correct tolerances and when the inside door handle is pulled, the previously engaged child safety lock can disengage.
NHTSA ID: 14V202000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6,400
Consequence Summary:
A disengaged child safety lock would allow the rear seat occupant to pull the door handle twice and open the door while the vehicle is parked or in motion, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear side door locks and any affected door locks will be replaced, free of charge. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.17
April 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Camshaft Housing Bolts May Loosen causing Stall
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 128i Coupe, 128i Convertible, 328i Sedan, 328i xDrive Sedan, 328i Coupe, 328i Convertible, 328i Sports Wagon and Z4 sDrive 30i, 2011-2012 135i Coupe, 135i Convertible, 335i Sedan, X5 xDrive 35i, and X6 xDrive 35i, 2011 335i xDrive Sedan, 335i Coupe, 335i Convertible, 528i Sedan, 535i Sedan, 535i xDrive Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, and X3 xDrive 35i, 2010 X3 xDrive 30i, and X5 xDrive 30i, 2012 640i Coupe, and 640i Convertible and 2010-2012 535i Gran Turismo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.
NHTSA ID: 14V176000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 156,137
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge. In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 model year 2010-2012 BMW vehicles equipped with inline 6 cylinder engines not covered by this recall, will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. The recall began on September 24, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.14
February 19, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Water in Side-Stand Switch may Disable Engine
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 C 600 Sport, C 650 GT, F 700 GS, F 800 GS, F 800 GS Adventure, F 800 GT, R 1200 R and R1200 GS motorcycles. Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
NHTSA ID: 14V065000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,453
Consequence Summary:
An unexpected shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side-stand switch, free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2014. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.56
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