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BMW 3 SERIES 2010-2012

Transport Canada · 2023-10-20 · Canada
Issuing authority
Transport Canada
Alert date
2023-10-20
Country of alert
Canada
Alert type
recall
Brand on record
BMW

What the authority reported

Issue: On certain vehicles, the variable camshaft timing (VANOS) adjustment unit housing bolts could loosen or break. As a result, the camshaft could become incorrectly adjusted and cause the engine to enter a reduced power mode (limp mode) or to stall while driving.

Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions: BMW will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the VANOS bolts.

What to do

Follow the instructions in the official notice — recall remedies (refund, repair, replacement, or disposal) are defined by the issuing authority and the responsible business, and they differ per recall. Do not rely on summaries, including this one.

Verify at the source: Transport Canada — official record →
Record last checked against the registry on 2026-10-23.

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