canadian N54 fuel pump recall

vanbmw · 01-15-2011, 11:06 AM

I got an official recall for the N54 in the mail from BMW Canada Friday. It is called "BMW voluntary emissions recall campaign N54 fuel pump". They word it a little funny...they say it is more an emmisions issue. However, it does say that a failure of the fuel pump results in long cranking times and reduced performance etc...etc.... It says BMW canada will inspect and replace the high pressure fuel pump including the low fuel sensor and/or reprgram your engine control unit.

ronster · 01-15-2011, 12:30 PM

I got the letter 2 days ago... but I haven't got time to schedule an appt yet... wonder if they've got the most updated pump 446 tho...

magha · 01-16-2011, 09:49 AM

i got the letter, took it in to autohaus and they didnt change it, just updated the software. i have an april 09 build and they said that the pump with the new software is the fix. no major issues with the pump so far and im 25k in. also had the software updated back in sept.

ronster · 01-16-2011, 12:30 PM

magha... did u find the throttle more responsive after the update? I thought they were gonna change to the most updated pump 446 regardless... I am hoping to get the updated pump since the one I have is 881 replaced back in Feb last year... oh well....

magha · 01-16-2011, 05:01 PM

switched the jb4 on the way out of the dealership so haven't noticed the diff between the updates, havent driven the car stock in a while. got backed into today in a parking lot!! hopefully the damage isn't killer i think i need a new hood.

ronster · 01-16-2011, 09:25 PM

ouch... sorry to hear that... :-(

M3Newbie88 · 01-16-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ronster

magha... did u find the throttle more responsive after the update? I thought they were gonna change to the most updated pump 446 regardless... I am hoping to get the updated pump since the one I have is 881 replaced back in Feb last year... oh well....

I went in for the software update a few weeks before xmas.. then I my car lost power 2 days after getting it back (on my other thread about my window).. went in.. they changed my HFPF on the 28th of December.. feels alot better (smoother however I was driving a dodge caliber then a 323i for 2-3 weeks so it might not be a fair comparison.... quick starts.. I have not put in my JB3 yet as its winter and no point.. not sure if it is the 446 pump as I am to lazy to check my invoice (dunno where I put it)

fwmcb · 01-20-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by magha

switched the jb4 on the way out of the dealership so haven't noticed the diff between the updates, havent driven the car stock in a while. got backed into today in a parking lot!! hopefully the damage isn't killer i think i need a new hood.

Sorry to hear I had the exact same thing happen last year, no new hood or bumper, and looks good as new.

magha · 01-21-2011, 06:23 AM

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Sorry to hear I had the exact same thing happen last year, no new hood or bumper, and looks good as new.

thanks man! she;s going in next week had a body shop look at it the guy said you need a new hood coz it's aluminum. hopefully she comes out looking new.

hot_ride · 01-22-2011, 04:01 PM

Called BMW to schedule my annual oil change and apparently I'm not on the list... March 08 build.

ronster · 01-26-2011, 03:51 PM

Had the recall done today. Got the 446 pump but strange thing is... I don't think they did the software tho since all my radio station and setting retained... I also had an update done back in September.. car felt smoother/better but it maybe just due to clearing the adaptation

magha · 01-26-2011, 06:17 PM

nice ronster, my car went into limp mode last night on the highway and i got a 29dc code so looks like my pump's on it's way out. sucks the car was shuddering under acceleration and esp during low rpms. had to exit the 401 on avenue find a spot to park and restart. luckily had the laptop handy so was able to read the code. car has gone to the shop for body repair and ill see if the pump acts up again once i get her back.

i just got a software update the other day but my radio stations stayed the same, have had 2 or 3 updates and the stations have been the same

JuuS · 01-26-2011, 06:24 PM

Got the recall letter as well.

So no one has yet to notice a dip in power from the new programming? I've read some of our US counterparts have had their engines toned-down. That would drive me crazy.

ronster · 01-26-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by magha

nice ronster, my car went into limp mode last night on the highway and i got a 29dc code so looks like my pump's on it's way out. sucks the car was shuddering under acceleration and esp during low rpms. had to exit the 401 on avenue find a spot to park and restart. luckily had the laptop handy so was able to read the code. car has gone to the shop for body repair and ill see if the pump acts up again once i get her back.

i just got a software update the other day but my radio stations stayed the same, have had 2 or 3 updates and the stations have been the same

magha... that must be a scary experience to lose power on 401... i think you should dealer it once you get your car back... I assume the fault code would be stored for them to look at... hope your car looks and drives like new after everything sorted out...

magha · 01-26-2011, 09:58 PM

Sure was scary I deleted the code in a hurry though so will have to wait for it to show up again to dealer it.

BiscottiGelato · 02-03-2011, 05:55 PM

I called in for a service appt for 24k oil change and they told me I have 2 recalls outstanding. 1 is the seat belt thing, the other is 'programming'.

Is the programming basically the fuel pump recall? I really rather not do the recall unless they are going to change me to 446... especially when even the seat belt recall is constantly rumored to be an interior destroyer...

dtwyim · 02-04-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BiscottiGelato

I called in for a service appt for 24k oil change and they told me I have 2 recalls outstanding. 1 is the seat belt thing, the other is 'programming'.

Is the programming basically the fuel pump recall? I really rather not do the recall unless they are going to change me to 446... especially when even the seat belt recall is constantly rumored to be an interior destroyer...

I had the programming done a while back and I still have not received the recall letter. I wonder if that's it. Still on my original pump.

My interior trim certainly did not go back to it's original position.

jmr_70 · 02-10-2011, 11:01 PM

Brought my car in for the recall and got it back 1 1/2 days later. I didn't notice any drop in power but what I did notice was better fuel mileage and smoother idle. Service was excellent.

magha · 02-12-2011, 10:19 AM

just got the car back with the 933 hpfp, feels like the power is back. hope this one lasts, dont think its the brand new one that they stocked up with in the US

ridsama · 02-14-2011, 03:12 PM

933 is the latest hpfp? I had my recall done last month and got the 446, which I thought was the best one to get?

I also noticed very unsmooth gear changes now (I got automatic). It feels like I'm in a manual. Every time it shifts up a gear, I can feel a jerk, and it definitely wasn't like this before. This is on the standard Drive mode.

ronster · 02-14-2011, 09:44 PM

Looks like 446 hpfp is for recall (replacement for working pump) whereas 933 is for warranty (replacement for dead pump)...

magha · 02-15-2011, 06:27 AM

yup looks like my stealership is clearing out the older inventory first. i believe both pumps are good for the recall

01-15-2011, 11:06 AM	#1
vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	canadian N54 fuel pump recall I got an official recall for the N54 in the mail from BMW Canada Friday. It is called "BMW voluntary emissions recall campaign N54 fuel pump". They word it a little funny...they say it is more an emmisions issue. However, it does say that a failure of the fuel pump results in long cranking times and reduced performance etc...etc.... It says BMW canada will inspect and replace the high pressure fuel pump including the low fuel sensor and/or reprgram your engine control unit.
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01-15-2011, 12:30 PM	#2
ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got the letter 2 days ago... but I haven't got time to schedule an appt yet... wonder if they've got the most updated pump 446 tho... __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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01-16-2011, 09:49 AM	#3
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	i got the letter, took it in to autohaus and they didnt change it, just updated the software. i have an april 09 build and they said that the pump with the new software is the fix. no major issues with the pump so far and im 25k in. also had the software updated back in sept. __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	magha... did u find the throttle more responsive after the update? I thought they were gonna change to the most updated pump 446 regardless... I am hoping to get the updated pump since the one I have is 881 replaced back in Feb last year... oh well.... __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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01-16-2011, 05:01 PM	#5
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	switched the jb4 on the way out of the dealership so haven't noticed the diff between the updates, havent driven the car stock in a while. got backed into today in a parking lot!! hopefully the damage isn't killer i think i need a new hood. Attached Images __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	ouch... sorry to hear that... :-( __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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01-22-2011, 04:01 PM	#10
hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Called BMW to schedule my annual oil change and apparently I'm not on the list... March 08 build.
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01-26-2011, 03:51 PM	#11
ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Had the recall done today. Got the 446 pump but strange thing is... I don't think they did the software tho since all my radio station and setting retained... I also had an update done back in September.. car felt smoother/better but it maybe just due to clearing the adaptation __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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01-26-2011, 06:17 PM	#12
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	nice ronster, my car went into limp mode last night on the highway and i got a 29dc code so looks like my pump's on it's way out. sucks the car was shuddering under acceleration and esp during low rpms. had to exit the 401 on avenue find a spot to park and restart. luckily had the laptop handy so was able to read the code. car has gone to the shop for body repair and ill see if the pump acts up again once i get her back. i just got a software update the other day but my radio stations stayed the same, have had 2 or 3 updates and the stations have been the same __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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01-26-2011, 06:24 PM	#13
JuuS Private 0 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Got the recall letter as well. So no one has yet to notice a dip in power from the new programming? I've read some of our US counterparts have had their engines toned-down. That would drive me crazy.
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magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Sure was scary I deleted the code in a hurry though so will have to wait for it to show up again to dealer it. __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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BiscottiGelato Captain 88 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 09 135i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GVA iTrader: (2)	I called in for a service appt for 24k oil change and they told me I have 2 recalls outstanding. 1 is the seat belt thing, the other is 'programming'. Is the programming basically the fuel pump recall? I really rather not do the recall unless they are going to change me to 446... especially when even the seat belt recall is constantly rumored to be an interior destroyer...
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jmr_70 Private 4 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 135i, 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Brought my car in for the recall and got it back 1 1/2 days later. I didn't notice any drop in power but what I did notice was better fuel mileage and smoother idle. Service was excellent. Last edited by jmr_70; 02-10-2011 at 11:20 PM.. Reason: I wasn't finished
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02-12-2011, 10:19 AM	#19
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	just got the car back with the 933 hpfp, feels like the power is back. hope this one lasts, dont think its the brand new one that they stocked up with in the US __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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02-14-2011, 03:12 PM	#20
ridsama Private 4 Rep 78 Posts Drives: '08 AW 135i M Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (0)	933 is the latest hpfp? I had my recall done last month and got the 446, which I thought was the best one to get? I also noticed very unsmooth gear changes now (I got automatic). It feels like I'm in a manual. Every time it shifts up a gear, I can feel a jerk, and it definitely wasn't like this before. This is on the standard Drive mode.
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02-14-2011, 09:44 PM	#21
ronster Lieutenant 16 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2011 1M VO Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Looks like 446 hpfp is for recall (replacement for working pump) whereas 933 is for warranty (replacement for dead pump)... __________________ 2011 1M VO stripper 2009 AW 135i M-sp (sold) 2002 SG MINI Cooper (sold)
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02-15-2011, 06:27 AM	#22
magha Lieutenant 93 Rep 523 Posts Drives: '18 M2 AW 6 spd Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	yup looks like my stealership is clearing out the older inventory first. i believe both pumps are good for the recall __________________ 18 M2 6 Spd AW - VRSF DP / CP & Race FMIC, ER TIC & GFB DV+ with BM3 Stage 2 Retired 09 135 JB4 G5 ISO w/BEF, N54 Tuning Performance DPs, BMS DCI, ER Charge Pipe
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