BMW Recalls 29,250 Sedans, SUVs to Fix Engine Stalls

Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Bayerische Motoren Werke AG is recalling 29,250 5 Series and 6 Series sedans and X5 sport- utility vehicles to fix a static electricity problem that can cause their V-8 engines to stall.

The recall, affecting 2006 and 2007 models, was announced today by the Washington-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its Web site.

The problem involves the engine's electronic control unit, when temperatures are below freezing and humidity is low, according to a NHTSA defect report. Under those conditions, an electrostatic discharge can occur at pipes that deliver fuel to the engine's injectors, causing the control unit to malfunction.

Dealers will attach grounding cables in the engine compartment free of charge, according to the document. Vehicles affected are the 550I and 650I from model years 2006 and 2007, and the X5 from 2007.
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Kinger - 11/16/2007 11:21:32 AM

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That would be the usual response. I find it hard to believe that its actually adults posting on this site at times. Anywa, fair play to BMW for issuing the recall.

Kinger - 11/16/2007 11:23:07 AM

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Having said that, I can't help but wonder what the motivation for a Lexus fan posting this article was. Hmm...

Carboy - 11/16/2007 3:41:56 PM

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What's the point of negative comments anyway? I'm glad I'm not an adult yet. :)

LE34 - 11/16/2007 10:25:25 AM

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There is no shame to do recalls and fix some issues. I feel that responsible brands do this to satisfy and fidelized their customers.

chris760 - 11/16/2007 7:46:23 PM

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i agree, besides its a minor problem...

S4cabriofoxone - 11/16/2007 11:42:28 PM

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I completely agree. Recalls are nothing to be ashamed of.

Czelinski - 11/16/2007 11:22:47 AM

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What a surprise this article was posted by ZeroKOOL. Well, so long as it makes him happy.

r15mohd - 11/16/2007 11:39:45 AM

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i wonder how many posts went on from german fanboys about Lexus pedal recall, questioning their reliability...

BMW did a good thing in making it a recall...and not hiding it.

EL34 - 11/16/2007 11:52:33 AM

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BMW #1.

What else is knew? :)

S4cabriofoxone - 11/16/2007 11:43:16 PM

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Actually, BMW isn't even close to being #1 in recalls.

That crown would either go to GM or Toyota.

Htay7500 - 11/17/2007 4:52:30 PM

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VW was for 07.

brendan25 - 11/16/2007 12:01:07 PM

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MB fits right in with chrysler at the bottom.

autopro - 11/16/2007 12:17:04 PM

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NO big deal everybody has recalls,but the X5 did have about seven ouon it first year intro.

Agent009 - 11/16/2007 1:37:29 PM

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The first rule of war it to have a proper defense.

Lexus has been drug through the mud lately. So the knee jerk reaction would be to hit back at the competition when you get the chance.

In the overall scheme of things this recall is minor.

autopro - 11/16/2007 3:09:55 PM

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The first rule of war is have more money than anybody else.

1970toyotamarc - 11/16/2007 8:16:55 PM

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I would not expect that kind of response frmo u, 009. To be fair, Lexus is doing just fine, angry bloggers notwithstanding. I would hardly think that a couple of mediocre reviews while they continue to sell in record numbers constitutes being dragged thru the mud. How much criticism haave Bangle-ized Bimmers, broken down Audis and over-priced Mercs endured, yet they are all doing fine too. The world does not revolve around our petty disagreements or Car and Driver's biases.

That being said, thank you Xero for posting this. I was surprised (not really) that it hadnt made the Autospies roster earlier. By now there would have been six threads, 2 by agents, one by omarrana, and the rest by haters, if this had been a Toy/Lex recall. So let them throw sour grapes at u, but this wasnt a recall for loose floor mats, right????

stash84 - 11/16/2007 1:47:40 PM

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i dont particularly like bmws..but cmon, they are going to ground a cable for free, no big deal, at least its easily fixed

JUGNU - 11/16/2007 2:02:34 PM

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Earlier ML had quite a few recalls,Toureg..etc and now X5.

Do German really know how to make a proper SUV?

JUGNU

BMW4me4ever - 11/16/2007 3:49:00 PM

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what is a proper suv? is it one without a recall? well that will exclude every suv on the planet .. idiot

Yonder7 - 11/16/2007 2:16:12 PM

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Yes they know, and thats why most of manufactures including japanese learn.

Rupert - 11/16/2007 4:40:41 PM

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It's a fairly minor (in terms of severity) recall, and an easy fix.

S4cabriofoxone - 11/16/2007 11:45:19 PM

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And he was de-boosted for saying this? Ridiculous!

bmwpowerf1 - 11/16/2007 9:11:54 PM

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atleast its not 350 000 like chrysler

JUGNU - 11/17/2007 3:12:25 AM

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"what is a proper suv? is it one without a recall? well that will exclude every suv on the planet .. idiot"

Think again idiot.

Ys u got it.Almost all Lexus and Toyota SUVs are proper SUVs without recalls and relibilty problems.

JUGNU

Czelinski - 11/17/2007 5:58:04 AM

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"Ys u got it.Almost all Lexus and Toyota SUVs are proper SUVs without recalls and relibilty problems."

LOL! You posted elsewhere that someone's elses bias was unbelievable. S4 I think it was...and look at you, always advertising Toyota/Lexus. What exactly is a "proper" SUV, and don't say one that doesn't break down, that applies for all cars. Shame the design department isn't a proper design department, all of them are ugly. I mean look at the RX, a mechanic could get lost in between the body work and the top of the wheels the space is so large.

xj13 - 11/17/2007 7:58:29 AM

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BM can recall until the cows come home, they still make some of the best cars in the world.

Bill - 11/17/2007 9:26:05 AM

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Another thread gone to sh*t. What am I doing here...?

JUGNU - 11/17/2007 11:09:42 AM

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Czelinski,so isn't it true?

LX470,GX470,RX350,Land Cruiser,Prado,Rav 4...etc are just bulletproof.

and I just said 'proper' and not some wild and idiotic claims like S4cabriofox (R8 is the best period...etc)

"Shame the design department isn't a proper design department, all of them are ugly"

Design is highly subjective.Same can be said about new BMWs or Audis.Some like them some don't.

but engineering wise Toyota/Lexus is second to none.

and these German SUVs recalls are displaying poor engineering.

JUGNU

S4cabriofoxone - 11/17/2007 12:39:29 PM

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"and I just said 'proper' and not some wild and idiotic claims like S4cabriofox (R8 is the best period...etc)"

Oh SHUT UP! That is just MY OPINION! You cannot take away from that!

There is nothing idiotic about that statement. In fact, I even have REASONING. I don't like it because it's an Audi. I like it because it's AMAZING.

JUGNU - 11/17/2007 1:03:15 PM

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Could i know the reasoning why u think Audi R8 is the best.Period?

there is a reason i started pointing at u(Recentley). It's not just at random that i picked a fanboy and started arguing with him.
Your biass is over all.It's AMAZING.

JUGNU

Czelinski - 11/18/2007 5:03:20 AM

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As is yours to Lexus and Japanese brands.