Bmw recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
What could happen
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Bmw 320I 2012–2014
- Bmw 328I 2012–2014
- Bmw 528I 2012–2013
- Bmw X1 Sav 2013–2014
- Bmw X3 2013–2014
- Bmw Z4 2012–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V454000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- BMW Of North America, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 26, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 76,191
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jun 1, 2012 to Jun 30, 2013
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bmw recall: Electrical system Aug 13, 2024
- Bmw recall: Air bags Jul 11, 2024
- Bmw recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 30, 2017
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Air bags Dec 20, 2016
- Bmw recall: Air bags Nov 17, 2016
- Bmw / Mini / Rolls-Royce recall: Seat belts Oct 17, 2016
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.