Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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BMW recalls 220,000 2002-2003 3 Series cars over an airbag problem
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In 3-Series, on May 8th, 2013

BMW recalls 220,000 2002-2003 3 Series cars over an airbag problem. The same issue prompted five other major automakers to recall 3.4 million vehicles, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, and Toyota. The recall applies worldwide with 42,080 of these located in … Continue reading
BMW recalls nearly 570,000 cars to fix battery cable connectors
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In 3-Series, on February 17th, 2013

BMW is recalling almost 570,000 cars in the U.S. and Canada because a battery cable connector can fail and cause the engines to stall. The recall issued by NHTA says that the affected vehicles are the 3 Series models – … Continue reading
Recalls: BMW X5 for power brake failure
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In BMW X5, on February 15th, 2013

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, BMW is recalling 30,265 X5 models for issues with the brake vacuum lines that could cause the power assist to fail. In a filing with NHTSA, BMW says that the models affected are … Continue reading
BMW issues recall on 2009 through 2012 X5 diesel SUV – 250,000 units
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In BMW X5, on December 8th, 2012

BMW announced today a new recall on nearly 250,000 SUVs. The voluntary safety recall applies to the BMW X5 xDrive35d models manufactured from 2009 until 2012. The issue described in the recall is related a bolt that can break and … Continue reading
E65 BMW 7 Series in second recall
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In 7-series, on November 1st, 2012

BMW of North America said it will recall 45,500 of E65 7 Series from model years 2005-2008 to correct a flaw that could cause a parked vehicle to roll away. This is the second recall on the previous generation E60 … Continue reading
2012-13 BMW X5 And X6 Models Recalled For Power Steering Fluid Leak
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In BMW X5, on June 21st, 2012

BMW has announced a recall of 2012 and 2013 BMW X5 and X6 models. The recall applies to 2,642 SUVs built between April 20, 2012 and May 29, 2012. The issue is with the machining of the steering gear housing, … Continue reading
BMW recalling 7,600 new 3 Series models over faulty head restraints
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In News, on May 8th, 2012

A new recall was issued by BMW of North America for faulty head restraints. The recall affects 7,600 new 2012 BMW 3 Series manufactured between October 18, 2011 and March 18, 2012. The recall bulletin states that in a collision, … Continue reading
BMW will recall 24,000 vehicle to fix emission glitch
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In News, on May 7th, 2012

BMW will recall over 24,000 vehicles sold in the United States. The 24,340 vehicles built from 2009-2011 may fail to meet U.S. and California emission regulations. Roughly 2,740 are X5 xDrive50i and X6 xDrive50i manufactured in 2011 and 2012. Another … Continue reading
BMW recalling 2,800 cars for fire risk
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In News, on April 14th, 2012

BMW is recalling about 2,800 cars because a circuit board can overheat and cause a fire. The recall covers some 2011 and 2012 models of the 5-Series, 5-Series Gran Turismo, 6-Series convertible, 7-Series, X5 SAV and X6 SAV. The company … Continue reading