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Bmw Of North America, Llc
Safety Issue:
BMW North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 BMW M2 Coupe vehicles, 2015-2017 M3 Sedan vehicles and 2015-2016 M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible vehicles. During servicing of the rear differential for a prior service action, the rear sub-frame bolts may have been reused instead of being replaced. Reuse of the existing bolts may cause the bolts to loosen.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Sep 9, 2016
Consumer Complaints
5 ComplaintsBmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE TACHOMETER OR SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SAFE!
Corrective Action:
THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE TACHOMETER OR SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SAFE!
Additional Notes:
THE CONTRAST OF THE GAUGES ARE SO POOR THAT IN CERTAIN LIGHTING (DUSK, DAWN, MOMENTS OF SHADOW BY TREES) THEY BECOME ILLEGIBLE. IT IS EXAGGERATED BY WEARING SUNGLASSES. THE CURRENT MODELS HAVE CORRECTED THIS, BUT OWNERS OF 2016-2017 MODELS (MYSELF INCLUDED) HAVE NO RECOURSE. STRAINING TO SEE THE TACHOMETER OR SPEEDOMETER IS NOT SAFE!
Mfg Campaign: 11318752
Recall Date: Mar 19, 2020
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO THIS ISSUE ON A BMW ENTHUSIAST FORUM. I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES. HTTP://F87.BIMMERPOST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWPOST.PHP?P=22486341&POSTCOUNT=228
Corrective Action:
SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO THIS ISSUE ON A BMW ENTHUSIAST FORUM. I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES. HTTP://F87.BIMMERPOST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWPOST.PHP?P=22486341&POSTCOUNT=228
Additional Notes:
SPEEDOMETER NUMBERS ARE GRAY ON A GRAY BACKGROUND MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO READ IN OVERCAST CONDITIONS IN THE DAYTIME. CAN LEAD TO IMPROPER SPEED RELATIVE TO THE POSTED SPEED. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND BMW HAS SINCE CORRECTED IN 2018 VERSIONS OF THE CAR. THERE IS AN ENTIRE THREAD DEDICATED TO THIS ISSUE ON A BMW ENTHUSIAST FORUM. I HAVE ATTACHED A COUPLE PICTURES. HTTP://F87.BIMMERPOST.COM/FORUMS/SHOWPOST.PHP?P=22486341&POSTCOUNT=228
Mfg Campaign: 11056043
Recall Date: Dec 22, 2017
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT.
Corrective Action:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT.
Additional Notes:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO SEE IN DAYLIGHT. POORLY LIGHT.
Mfg Campaign: 11015349
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2017
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO POOR LIGHTING.
Corrective Action:
DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO POOR LIGHTING.
Additional Notes:
DURING DAY LIGHT HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER CANNOT BE SEEN DUE TO POOR LIGHTING.
Mfg Campaign: 11015342
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2017
Bmw Of North America, Llc
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO READ IN DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS.
Corrective Action:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO READ IN DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS.
Additional Notes:
INSTRUMENT GAUGES HARD TO READ IN DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS.
Mfg Campaign: 10916368
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2016
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