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November 22, 2017
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Great car and great on gas! Repairs can be expensive, but super reliable. Had it for two years and it's awesome for city driving
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Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-281
Recall date
2023-05-11
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
M61 91 23RC
Units Affected:
21,319
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture inside the vehicle. Over time, this can lead to corrosion that could cause a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
Corrective actions:
BMW will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
BMW advises that you should park your vehicle outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2018-544
Recall date
2018-10-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
18,468
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the footwell module (FRM3) may become contaminated by a mixture of salt and moisture which could lead to corrosion over time. This could cause a short circuit, resulting in overheating of the module that could lead to a fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect the footwell module, and replace if necessary. A protective film will be also installed over the module. Note: Owners are advised to park the vehicle outdoors until the recall repairs have been completed.
Recall number
2015-147
Recall date
2015-04-07
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
7,865
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat can fatigue over time. As a result, the passenger airbag could deactivate, illuminating the airbag warning lamp and the passenger airbag ON/OFF lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the occupant detection mat. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 2008-307 and 2013-238.
Recall number
2012-029
Recall date
2012-01-30
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
9,254
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the electro-hydraulic power steering pump could fail temporarily or permanently due to problems with the electronics that control the function of the pump, a failure of the pump cooling fan, or a loss of power to the pump. A vehicle experiencing a loss of steering power assist would revert to a manual steering mode which would require greater driver effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. Nevertheless, a loss of steering power assist could ultimately result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: The electro-hydraulic power steering pump, as well as the pump cooling fan, will be subject to special extended warranty coverage of 12 years or 200,000 km from first in-service date of the vehicle.
Recall number
2009-358
Recall date
2009-12-17
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
163
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the tire information label may have the wrong tire size or the wrong tire pressure. Correction: Dealers will install new tire information labels on affected vehicles.
Recall number
2006-013
Recall date
2006-01-16
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
11
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with a constant velocity transmission (CVT), the connection between the transmission gear selector rod and the lock plate may not have been laser-welded correctly. If the weld were to break, the gear currently engaged would remain in position. It would no longer be possible to shift transmission gear positions using the selector lever. The display for the transmission in the instrument cluster may then show a gear position that does not correspond to the actual gear position of the transmission. The potential exists for the vehicle to pull away from stop in the opposition direction to that desired, or if the vehicle was parked on an incline of sufficient grade, and the parking brake was not engaged, this could result in a vehicle rollaway condition. Correction: Dealers will inspect the transmission gear selector rod to lock plate weld and, if necessary, will replace the CVT transmission.
Recall number
2005-324
Recall date
2005-10-20
System affected
Label
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
141
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 110 - Tire Information Label. Specifically, the relationship between tire size and maximum tire pressure is not present on the label. Tire pressure that is either too low or too high can cause premature wear and/or tire damage, and could lead to unfavourable driving conditions. Correction: Mini Canada will mail updated tire information labels to owners of affected vehicles.
Recall number
2004-243
Recall date
2004-07-13
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
167
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the flat tire monitoring system's programming could contain a defect. Specifically, an audible signal (single gong) that is used, in part, to alert the driver to a flat tire, has not been correctly programmed. In the event of a flat tire, the audible signal will not sound. Also, the system's indicator lamp will illuminate, but contrary to the description in the Owner's Manual will not flash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.
Recall number
2003-055
Recall date
2003-03-07
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2003-055
Units Affected:
462
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the head of the screw securing the rear struts to the chassis may tear off. The remaining portion of the screw (stud, or shaft) will still hold the strut in place. However, if left unattended over a longer period of time, and depending on driving conditions, the stud/shaft may break. If this occurred, the chassis would lean directly on the tire, diminishing the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Depending on traffic conditions and the driver's reactions, this could lead to a crash. Correction: Dealer will replace the lower screw connection of the rear struts.
Recall number
2002-144
Recall date
2002-07-25
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2002-144
Units Affected:
782
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the shift cable could detach from the transmission shift linkage while the driver is attempting to change gears. If the transmission moves into neutral and remains there, the ability to accelerate or maintain speed will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the shift cable and, if necessary, install a retaining clip over the end of the shift cable to prevent it from detaching from the transmission.
Recall number
2002-118
Recall date
2002-06-26
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
RC2002-118
Units Affected:
44
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles the tether anchor hardware for attaching a child seat upper mount may be missing. Thus, the vehicle may not comply with CMVSS 210.1. Correction : Dealers will replace any missing hardware.
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