The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V446000·Announced 2010-10-01

BMW Recalls 5, 6, and 7 Series Vehicles for Brake Vacuum Pump Leak

BMW is recalling specific 5, 6, and 7 Series vehicles because a brake vacuum pump check valve may leak oil, potentially reducing power braking assist and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that could result in a complete loss of power assist braking, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

BMW of North America, LLC is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 5-Series and 6-Series vehicles, as well as model year 2002-2008 7-Series vehicles. The recall involves approximately 198,352 vehicles.

The defect involves a check valve in the brake vacuum pump that may leak a small amount of lubricating oil. Over time, this oil can contaminate the brake booster, which may adversely affect power assist braking performance. In extreme cases, there could be a complete loss of power assist braking, which may increase the risk of a crash.

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on November 24, 2010. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BMW 7 SERIES, 6 SERIES, 5 SERIES
Brand
BMW
Manufacturer
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
198,352

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • 7 SERIES
  • 6 SERIES
  • 5 SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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