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2012 BMW X6 Sav

2 open recalls

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Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

If the bolts loosen or break the engine may have reduced power or stall.

In the affected vehicles, the bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and may possibly break.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 156,137 vehicles affected Read campaign 14V176000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair when you can Engine and engine cooling

This could lead to a smoldering of the pump or an engine compartment or vehicle fire.

BMW is recalling certain model year 2011 5-series, 5-series gran turismo, model year 2012 6-series convertible, 7-series, x5 sav, and x6 sav vehicles equipped with 8- or 12-cylinder, turbocharged, engines because the circuit board for the electric auxiliary water pump can overheat.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,846 vehicles affected Read campaign 12V161000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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