Bmw recall: Steering
What is wrong
BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 1-series active e and model year 2012 z4 vehicles. Variations in electrical current may occur within the electric power steering assistance system, leading to sudden loss of power steering assistance.
What could happen
Sudden loss of steering assistance may increase the steering effort required to control the direction of a vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering assistance module, free of charge. The safety recall began during july 2012. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417.
Vehicles covered
- Bmw Activee 2011
- Bmw Z4 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V302000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 28, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 28, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 162
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 22, 2011 to Dec 15, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Electric power assist system
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Power train Jan 17, 2013
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Jan 30, 2026
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Electrical system Sep 23, 2025
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
- Bmw / Toyota recall: Power train Dec 6, 2023
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 20, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.