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BMW 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 campaign 14V-176 · Reported April 10, 2014 · 156,137 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
BMW 128i, 135i, 328i, 335i, 528i, 535i, 640i, X3, X5, X6 and Z4
VEHICLES AFFECTED
156,137
REMEDY
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

BMW of North America, LLC reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling engine. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the four VANOS housing bolts for both VANOS units (intake and exhaust), free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 14V-176.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2010–2011BMW 128i
2011–2012BMW 135i
2010–2011BMW 328i
2011–2012BMW 335i
2011BMW 528i
2010–2012BMW 535i
2012BMW 640i
2010–2011BMW X3
2010–2012BMW X5
2011–2012BMW X6
2010–2011BMW Z4

What changed

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