BMW 335I (2011) – 14V176000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

BMW

Model Of Vehicle

335I

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

14V176000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Effect Of Defect

If The Bolts Loosen Or Break The Engine May Have Reduced Power Or Stall. An Engine Stall Increases The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20090901

End Of Manufacture

20120228

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

156137

Date Owners Notified

20140924

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

BMW Of North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20140410

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard