BMW recall: The pressing force of the bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The engine counterbalance shaft bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification
- What to do
- Contact a BMW dealer to book the free repair. Replace the engine of affected vehicles
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The engine counterbalance shaft bearing bushing into the crankcase may be out of specification
The fix
Replace the engine of affected vehicles
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 SERIES | 27 Sep 2018 | 13 May 2019 | 53 |
| 5 SERIES | 27 Jul 2018 | 15 May 2019 | 53 |
| 6 SERIES | 24 Sep 2018 | 24 Jan 2019 | 53 |
| 3 SERIES | 11 Mar 2019 | 9 Jul 2019 | 53 |
| Z4 | 14 Jan 2019 | 13 Jun 2019 | 53 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 December 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.