BMW X1 Sav, 528I +5 more: Service brakes — and fittings

Affects BMW X1 Sav, 528I, 320I, 328I, Z4, X3, 428I · 2012–2014 — about 9K vehicles.

The hazard

A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

BMW will notify owners, and dealers will install a locking ring in the camshaft to retain the camshaft seal disk in the proper location, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational