Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with BMW before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
TWO ENGINE MOUNTED THROTTLE RETURN SPRINGS ARE COVERED WITH DAMPING RUBBER SLEEVES THAT PREVENT SPRING OSCILLATION. IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS THE SLEEVES MAY SHRINK IN DIAMETER AND PREVENT THE RETURN SPRINGS FROM FULLY RETURNING THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION UPON RELEASE OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. 1977-1979 BMW 320I - 5420001 TO 5431989, 5435001 TO 5460000, 5470001 TO 5473695, 5475001 TO 5483070, 5490001 TO 5490886
1980103 · 3,656 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
CONDITIONS OF HIGH ALTITUDE, HIGH TEMPERATURES AND/OR FUEL CONTAMINATION CAN RESULT IN THE FORMULATION OF VAPOUR BUBBLES WITHIN THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM LEADING TO ROUGH ENGINE OPERATION AND POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING. 1977-1978 BMW 320I - 5420001 TO 5441623 1977-1978 BMW 320I - 5470001 TO 5477837
1979096 · 2,104 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
PERIODS OF EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE DIRT SLEEVE ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO STIFFEN AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION. THIS IS AN EXTENSION AND FOLLOW-UP OF RECALL V77123. 1977-1978 BMW 320I STANDARD - 5420001 TO 5442768 1977-1978 BMW 320I AUTOMATIC - 5470001 TO 5478332
1978147 · 2,162 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE BOLT ATTACHING THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO A TERMINAL UNDERNEATH THE FUSE PANEL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A BREAKDOWN OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 1977 BMW 320I - 5420001 TO 5431989 1977 BMW 320I - 5470001 TO 5473695 1978 BMW 320I - 5435001 TO 5437988 1978 BMW 320I - 5475001 TO 5476194
1978023 · 1,855 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE RUBBER SEAL BETWEEN THE METAL VALVE STEM AND THE WHEEL RIM CAN ALLOW SLOW SEEPAGE OF AIR AROUND THE VALVE BASE RESULTING IN VEHICLE OPERATION ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A TIRE FAILURE. 1978 BMW 320I 1978 BMW 530I
1978021 · 23 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
PERIODS OF EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER PROTECTIVE DIRT SLEEVE ON THE THROTTLE CABLE TO BECOME STIFF PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION AS REQUIRED BY C.M.V.S.S. 124. OPERATORS MAY HAVE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND/OR SWITCH OFF THE IGNITION TO DECELERATE THE VEHICLE QUICKLY. 1977-1978 BMW 320I
1977123 · 1,634 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1978 BMW 3 Series recall questions
Transport Canada lists 6 recalls for the 1978 BMW 3 Series model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection.
Enter your VIN in BMW's Canadian recall lookup, or call a BMW dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and BMW's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorized BMW dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once BMW's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorized BMW dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with BMW Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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