Reason for recall: On affected vehicles overtime the aluminium screws can loosen or break on the adjustable variable camshaft timing (VANOS) units potentially resulting in engine emergency mode being activated.
When was it announced?
May 1, 2024
What action are BMW taking?
On affected vehicles the eight aluminium screws will be replaced if evidence of faulty screws is found then the VANOS adjustment unit will also be replaced.
Does this affect your X3?
This issue affects X3, this particular recall is for the X3.