BMW, a renowned luxury car manufacturer, has experienced recalls over the last two decades. In this article, we will delve into notable BMW recalls, including specific make and models, reasons for the recalls, and emphasize the importance of contacting a lemon law attorney if your BMW vehicle proves challenging to satisfactorily repair.
BMW 3 Series (2000-2006)
Reason: Faulty wiring of the blower motor. Affected Models: BMW 3 Series sedans, wagons, and convertibles manufactured between 2000 and 2006.
In 2007, BMW issued a recall for certain 3 Series models due to faulty wiring of the blower motor. The defect could cause the motor to overheat, leading to potential fires and increasing the risk of accidents. BMW recommended affected owners to bring their vehicles to authorized dealerships for inspection and replacement of the faulty blower motor wiring.
BMW X5 (2007-2013)
Reason: Power steering hose issue. Affected Models: BMW X5 SUVs manufactured between 2007 and 2013.
A recall was initiated in 2012 for certain BMW X5 SUVs due to a power steering hose issue. The defect could result in power steering fluid leakage, leading to a loss of power steering assistance and increasing the risk of accidents. BMW advised affected owners to visit authorized dealerships for inspection and potential replacement of the faulty power steering hose.
BMW i3 (2014-2018)
Reason: Unintended passenger side airbag deactivation. Affected Models: BMW i3 electric vehicles manufactured between 2014 and 2018.
BMW issued a recall for certain i3 electric vehicles due to the potential unintended deactivation of the passenger side airbag. The defect was caused by an error in the coding of the airbag control module, which could prevent the airbag from deploying during a collision. BMW recommended affected owners to bring their vehicles to authorized dealerships for software updates to rectify the issue.
