BMW recall cars due to faulty engine component (VANOS)

[Karmic Man]

Interesting

First it was Porsche on the 911 GT3 ...now BMW for the Vanos...

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...415-36pfp.html

[thewafflecaust]

Its for N55 engined cars.
6 cylinder BMW's affected by the recall -
2010-12 1 Series
2010-12 3 Series
2010-2012 5 Series
2010-12 5 Series Gran Turismo
2012 6 Series
2010-2012 X3
2010-12 X5
2010-12 X6
2010-12 Z4


http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=970569

[ItsHectic]

Im confused, is it a recall or not cause it says to take it to the dealership once the checkengine light comes on, I thought a recall meant you take it in regardless of what happens or am I wrong?

Subbing to this thread.

[Walter K]

Anybody receive a recall notification yet? When I call the dealership they have no idea, but the recall is plastered on every major news website. Even the BMW USA site has nothing when I put in my VIN # What gives?

[Liub]

I'd call up the dealership... once someone confirms BMW Aus is doing something about this too lol.

[Eddie135]

This is really getting scary now for our cars, I have contacted local BMW Stealership but none of them got any definite answers for me.

Mine has been confirmed, 2011 model - built Aug '10 been affected by the recall.

Scheduling for repairs

Can BMW build more reliable cars for Christ sake!

[Liub]

Originally Posted by Eddie135

This is really getting scary now for our cars, I have contacted local BMW Stealership but none of them got any definite answers for me.

It's not that bad mate! Nothing will explode... probably...

[Eddie135]

Originally Posted by Liub

It's not that bad mate! Nothing will explode... probably...

Just want a piece of mind

[Knightelf]

You will get a letter from BMW if your car is affected, can take a while though... Last time I got a letter about 1-2 months after the news reported the recall. It's probably way too early for the dealers to give out info (if they even know).

[Prodigy.]

Is there an actual build date range listed or is it all N55's? in other words did they rectify the fault in the 2013 cars?

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Is there an actual build date range listed or is it all N55's? in other words did they rectify the fault in the 2013 cars?

Funny it says from 2010-2013 but in the content it says both twin-turbo and single turbo? My understanding is that from 2010 onwards all models that ends with 35I is N55. Am I wrong?

[Nugget]

Apparently it is related to this SIB.
So it affects N55 cars built in 2010.
My car was built December 2010 so going to have a chat to the dealer.

[flinchy]

Originally Posted by thewafflecaust

Its for N55 engined cars.
6 cylinder BMW's affected by the recall -
2010-12 1 Series
2010-12 3 Series
2010-2012 5 Series
2010-12 5 Series Gran Turismo
2012 6 Series
2010-2012 X3
2010-12 X5
2010-12 X6
2010-12 Z4


http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=970569

there were 2010 N54's though.

[Smiley1175]

Originally Posted by flinchy

there were 2010 N54's though.

There were 2012 N54's even.

[thewafflecaust]

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

There were 2012 N54's even.

There are 2014 N54s if you buy a Z4.

Anyway I assume those dates are just a rough guide. Hopefully BMW will get in contact with owners soon, though if they're anything like VW it might take 6 months.

[flinchy]

BMW Australia doesn't even have a proper recall for HPFP's, so i wouldn't be surprised if not much happens with this too...

[drjekl]

Originally Posted by thewafflecaust

There are 2014 N54s if you buy a Z4.

Really wow!? Why would the Z4 retain the N54?

I have also wondered why we never see any tuned Z4's, never seen one at say an advan dyno day

I reckon they're a nice looking car!

[kaitan]

Originally Posted by drjekl

Really wow!? Why would the Z4 retain the N54?

I have also wondered why we never see any tuned Z4's, never seen one at say an advan dyno day

I reckon they're a nice looking car!

I reckon they are over priced. A friend of mine just bought one recently Z4 35i. Imagine the amount of powah that we have in ours in a smaller and or agile and lighter car! Now that's a pocket rocket!

[UR25IO]

Hi guys,
Couple months back my oil light turned on asking me to add oil (+1) while I was on the road, so had to stop at SuperCheap. Clumsy me spilt abit of oil on the surrounding. i whipe as much as I could at the time, Following morning decide to give my engine bay a clean, realised there was engine or some sort of oil on the other side of the block. Thinking it was from my stupidity from the previous day. Not thinking anything more of it. I washed it.
The Monday had gone past I notice more oil in front of the block, charge pipe and pool of oil on my splash plate. Took it to BMW knowing my warrenty is coming to an end and the recent BMW recall on our N55. Tech guys at BMW had a quick inspection and may think its a oil filter seal or a gasket. So the car was now booked in for further diagnostic.

I will keep you guys inform on the outcome.

Build date 9/10 - E82 N55

[Nugget]

Originally Posted by flinchy

there were 2010 N54's though.

Originally Posted by Smiley1175

There were 2012 N54's even.

True but this only affects N51, N52K, N52T and N55 Engines built in 2010.

[Knightelf]

My N55 was built in 2010, will be interesting to see if I get a letter from BMW.

[UR25IO]

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