14Affected configurations shown157,796Potential units affected35.9%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2024. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2024-2
0.0%
2024-3
0.0%
2024-4
0.0%
2025-1
0.0%
2025-2
0.0%
2025-3
0.0%
2025-4
0.0%
2026-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 23V707000
2012 BMW 1 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2012 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2011 BMW X3Open vehicle record →2011 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2011 BMW X5Open vehicle record →2011 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2011 BMW Z4Open vehicle record →2011 BMW 1 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2010 BMW 1 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2010 BMW 5 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2010 BMW X3Open vehicle record →2010 BMW 3 SERIESOpen vehicle record →2010 BMW Z4Open vehicle record →2010 BMW X5Open vehicle record →
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.