BMW — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-09

Origin: ドイツ連邦共和国

BMW auto's variable valve timing system bolt has insufficient strength, may break

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-09
Country of origin	ドイツ連邦共和国
Manufacturer	BMW Japan
Models affected	BMW, BMW 335i Cabriolet, BMW 523i, BMW 523i Touring, BMW 525i, BMW 525i Touring, BMW 528i, BMW 528i Touring, BMW 530i, BMW 530i Touring, BMW 530Xi Touring, BMW 535i, BMW 535i Gran Turismo, BMW 630i, BMW 640i Cabriolet, BMW 640i Coupe, BMW X1 xDrive25i, BMW X3 2.5Si, BMW X3 xDrive28i, BMW X3 3.0Si, BMW X5 3.0 si, BMW X5 xDrive35i, BMW Z4 sDrive 23i
Units affected	10532
Defect	In the adjustment unit of the intake and exhaust variable valve timing system, due to insufficient strength of the bolt, the bolt may break. As a result, the system may not operate properly, the engine warning light may illuminate, leading to engine malfunction, and in the worst case, the engine may stop while driving.
Component	Engine (Bolt for the variable valve timing system adjustment unit)
Remedy	For all vehicles, replace the bolt with an improved part. Additionally, if the bolt is loose or damaged, replace it with a new adjustment unit incorporating the improved bolt.
Recall number	外-3888
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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