BMW Recall 13V-454: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Affected: 2012–2014 BMW 320i, 2012–2014 BMW 328i, 2012–2013 BMW 528i and 3 more. Filed with NHTSA on September 26, 2013, covering about 76,191 vehicles.

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign13V-454 (13V454000)
ManufacturerBMW of North America, LLC
ComponentService brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Report dateSeptember 26, 2013
Owners notifiedJanuary 31, 2014
Vehicles affected76,191
Initiated byNHTSA investigation

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the brakes

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 13V-454 repair free?

Yes. BMW dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 76,191 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.