How do I know if my BMW has a recall?
For general information regarding recalls, please call the BMW Recall Hotline at (800) 525-7417.
How do I find out about a recall?
Visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls to find out if your car or truck is under recall. Search using your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your search result will tell you if your car or truck is included in any safety recall at this time. If your vehicle does have a recall, call your local dealer to schedule the free repair.
What BMW’s are being recalled?
The latest recall affects around 180,000 first-generation (E8x) BMW 1 Series cars built between 2004 and 2011. All registered keepers will be contacted by BMW to let them know if their car is affected but you can also check whether your car is part of the recall by entering your VIN on the BMW recall lookup tool here.
Are BMW recalls free?
BMW covers the cost of any technical campaigns and safety recalls. Question: How do I make a booking to have the recall completed? Please click here to find your local retailer. An online booking can be made using the link at the foot of this page.
Do BMW recalls expire?
While car recalls don’t have an expiration date, they are only enforced for “reasonable periods,” the agency says. Basically, a recall is over if a vehicle’s manufacturer goes out of business, or if the parts needed to make the necessary repair are no longer being made.
What is the BMW recall fault?
The German car maker initially recalled almost 300,000 diesel models in the UK in 2018 but has said that a further 27,000 cars are now being recalled to check for a potential fault. The fault relates to the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler, which helps cut NOx emissions.
How long do vehicle recalls last?
A recall is good through the statute of limitations for up to ten years, with the exception of tire recalls which are valid for 60 days. However a car manufacturer is inclined to fix the issue even after those ten years have passed and most will give you no issues repairing the car.
Why did my BMW catch fire?
BMW insists that car fires can result from a variety of external reasons “unrelated to product defects.” In 2017, a company spokesperson suggested several other potential causes of car fires, including a lack of maintenance, improper maintenance by unauthorized mechanics, aftermarket modifications, rodent nesting and …
Do recalls have a time limit?
The statute of limitations for all no-charge recalls is 8 years from the original sale date of the vehicle. After that time, you may be required to pay if you wish to have the part or parts replaced or corrected.
Do recalls ever expire?
