NHTSA Recall 13V454000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes) and vacuum (service brakes)
BMW of North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 76,191 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the BMW 320I.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V454000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST › VACUUM |
| Report received | September 26, 2013 |
| Owner notification | January 31, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 320i, 328i, 320i xDrive, and 328i xDrive sedans; model year 2014 328i xDrive Sports Wagons; model year 2012-2013 528i and 528i xDrive sedans, model year 2013-2014 X1 sDrive28i and X1 xDrive28i vehicles and model year 2012-2014 Z4 sDrive28i roadsters. Due to insufficient lubrication, the vacuum pump that supplies brake power assistance may fail.
Safety risk
A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will modify the vehicles to prevent insufficient vacuum pump lubrication, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 31, 2014. Owners may contact BMW customer relations at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V454000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| BMW 320I | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 328I | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| BMW 528I | 2012, 2013 |
| BMW X1 Sav | 2013, 2014 |
| BMW X3 | 2013, 2014 |
| BMW Z4 | 2012, 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.