BMW Recall: 2010-2012 1-Series for VANOS Bolts Issue (6 cylinder models)

BLU135i · 06-06-2014, 06:46 PM

Got my letter today. Now we wait till they get parts

Sylon · 06-06-2014, 08:31 PM

While I didn't get a letter (yet), being how bad my local postal service is around here, I want to ask those of you that did get your letters. Are your VIN's showing up as having a recall on the BMWUSA recall website? Trying to check the reliability of the website.

dsh135 · 06-06-2014, 09:31 PM

The letter for my 2011 135i (03/10 build) came today too. Our 2010 X3 with N52 is on the list as well.

Tony135 · 06-07-2014, 03:10 AM

Got my letter today too for my 2012 135i.

TheCaptain · 06-07-2014, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

While I didn't get a letter (yet), being how bad my local postal service is around here, I want to ask those of you that did get your letters. Are your VIN's showing up as having a recall on the BMWUSA recall website? Trying to check the reliability of the website.

Bmwusa website does not indicate a recall for my car even after getting a letter. It is not up to date as of today.

ucsbshawn · 06-07-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheCaptain

Bmwusa website does not indicate a recall for my car even after getting a letter. It is not up to date as of today.

that is annoying, I've moved since purchasing so i hope the letter somehow gets to me. online still says nothing.

houtan · 06-07-2014, 07:40 PM

Just got my letter today

iuhutch · 06-07-2014, 09:04 PM

Just got my letter today but it was for my old car....LOL....idiots.

BUT - is this not intended for 2013 e82 135i msport? what changed to the 2013 135i if it is NOT within this recall?

brkeley128i · 06-07-2014, 11:53 PM

I received my letter today... 2011 128i .. Bay Area, CA

Vigilante375 · 06-08-2014, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by iuhutch

Just got my letter today but it was for my old car....LOL....idiots.

BUT - is this not intended for 2013 e82 135i msport? what changed to the 2013 135i if it is NOT within this recall?

It is for 2010-2012 model vehicles so it might have just been during the production for the engines for those vehicles then in 2013 engines they changed suppliers or found the issue.

potxoli · 06-08-2014, 09:07 AM

I got mine too. 2011 135i. Says there are no parts. Who knows how long before they get parts.

bmw1racer · 06-08-2014, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony135

Got my letter today too for my 2012 135i.

What was the build date of your 2012?

Tuxedo · 06-08-2014, 11:39 AM

Got letter yesterday as well, odd thing tho I had been on the recall link 2-3hrs before mail came and thought I was in the clear as it showed no recalls.

11' 128i N51 SULEV 05/10build

Joaco135 · 06-08-2014, 06:08 PM

Got my letter yesterday for my 2012 135i build date is 7/11

dcaron9999 · 06-08-2014, 06:18 PM

Encouraging to finally see these letters trickling in. Did not receive anything here yet in Quebec, Canada for my May 2010 Production date 2011 135i.

scoTT la rock · 06-08-2014, 11:45 PM

I'm going to my local dealer next Wednesday to have the car checked out, I'll ask about this and report back what I find too....

jsublime · 06-09-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dcaron9999

Encouraging to finally see these letters trickling in. Did not receive anything here yet in Quebec, Canada for my May 2010 Production date 2011 135i.

My 135i is a May 2010 production. Got letter this weekend.

dcaron9999 · 06-09-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jsublime

My 135i is a May 2010 production. Got letter this weekend.

Does the letter offer you to inspect and repair your N55, or just an extension to the base warranty?

houtan · 06-09-2014, 11:52 AM

took my car into the dealership today for AC issues. Showed them the recall letter so i can get that fix while my car was there. SA said they need to wait until they get the notification before they can do anything so i have to wait until i hear from them.

Is everyone else hearing the same thing or have you been able to get the recall performed regardless of if their system shows your car is part of the VANOS bolt recall?

Andrewcoja · 06-09-2014, 04:45 PM

Did you actually read the letter? I got mine today. It clearly says they don't have the parts for the recall and they will send another letter when enough parts are in. That's why it doesn't show up on the website. When they get the parts in and do the recall (for free) it will probably show up on the website.

Vigilante375 · 06-09-2014, 04:53 PM

Yes, the letter is just a heads up about the recall and that when they get the parts in they will send another one out alerting you that the parts are on hand.

I called today to reschedule my service that is due and just asked about the recall. They said the same thing as the letter. We'll send out another letter stating the parts are in and to call to set up your appointment.

Sylon · 06-09-2014, 07:38 PM

Just got my letter today. I have to get my service date thingy on my dash fixed so I'll just knock both out whenever they are ready to fix the recall.

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06-06-2014, 08:31 PM	#68
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	While I didn't get a letter (yet), being how bad my local postal service is around here, I want to ask those of you that did get your letters. Are your VIN's showing up as having a recall on the BMWUSA recall website? Trying to check the reliability of the website. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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06-06-2014, 09:31 PM	#69
dsh135 Private 9 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Toronto-ish iTrader: (0)	The letter for my 2011 135i (03/10 build) came today too. Our 2010 X3 with N52 is on the list as well.
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06-07-2014, 03:10 AM	#70
Tony135 Lieutenant Colonel 178 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: ‘22 Model 3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Got my letter today too for my 2012 135i.
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06-07-2014, 07:40 PM	#73
houtan Colonel 706 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	Just got my letter today
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06-07-2014, 09:04 PM	#74
iuhutch Captain 111 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 18%E2%80%99 F80 ZCP Join Date: May 2013 Location: local iTrader: (0)	Just got my letter today but it was for my old car....LOL....idiots. BUT - is this not intended for 2013 e82 135i msport? what changed to the 2013 135i if it is NOT within this recall?
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06-07-2014, 11:53 PM	#75
brkeley128i New Member 5 Rep 19 Posts Drives: Space Gray 128i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	I received my letter today... 2011 128i .. Bay Area, CA
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06-08-2014, 09:07 AM	#77
potxoli First Lieutenant 138 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2016 SO F80 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: boston iTrader: (2)	I got mine too. 2011 135i. Says there are no parts. Who knows how long before they get parts.
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06-08-2014, 06:08 PM	#80
Joaco135 Captain 176 Rep 765 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C LBB Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (6)	Got my letter yesterday for my 2012 135i build date is 7/11
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06-08-2014, 06:18 PM	#81
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Encouraging to finally see these letters trickling in. Did not receive anything here yet in Quebec, Canada for my May 2010 Production date 2011 135i. __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts Last edited by dcaron9999; 06-08-2014 at 07:41 PM..
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06-08-2014, 11:45 PM	#82
scoTT la rock New Member 1 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2012 135i 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	I'm going to my local dealer next Wednesday to have the car checked out, I'll ask about this and report back what I find too....
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06-09-2014, 11:52 AM	#85
houtan Colonel 706 Rep 2,444 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: socal iTrader: (17) Garage List 2011 135i [9.80]	took my car into the dealership today for AC issues. Showed them the recall letter so i can get that fix while my car was there. SA said they need to wait until they get the notification before they can do anything so i have to wait until i hear from them. Is everyone else hearing the same thing or have you been able to get the recall performed regardless of if their system shows your car is part of the VANOS bolt recall? __________________ 2011 LMB 135i DCT Pure Turbos Stage 3 (PS3) dyno results for N55 Pure Turbos N55 Stage 2 (PS2) results, reviews, install tips and docs, pictures, etc
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06-09-2014, 04:45 PM	#86
Andrewcoja First Lieutenant 9 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 2011 135i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Did you actually read the letter? I got mine today. It clearly says they don't have the parts for the recall and they will send another letter when enough parts are in. That's why it doesn't show up on the website. When they get the parts in and do the recall (for free) it will probably show up on the website.
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06-09-2014, 04:53 PM	#87
Vigilante375 Major 116 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2012 AW 6M 135i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Yes, the letter is just a heads up about the recall and that when they get the parts in they will send another one out alerting you that the parts are on hand. I called today to reschedule my service that is due and just asked about the recall. They said the same thing as the letter. We'll send out another letter stating the parts are in and to call to set up your appointment.
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06-09-2014, 07:38 PM	#88
Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Just got my letter today. I have to get my service date thingy on my dash fixed so I'll just knock both out whenever they are ready to fix the recall. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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