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

Qunadry · 05-01-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 128Convertibleguy

" BMW of North America is recalling 156,137 2010-'11 vehicles, including the BMW 335i sedan, because loose bolts could lead to engine stall.

The recall is expected to begin in May.

In addition, owners of approximately 170,172 2010-'12 BMW vehicles equipped with inline six-cylinder engines not covered by the recall will receive an extended warranty to address this condition. "

I wonder how BMW determined which cars could fail and should not fail? Sounds like the HPFP recall.

rsr552 · 05-01-2014, 11:13 AM

Might be linked to just one factory that these bolts are from?

Black Prinz · 05-01-2014, 02:17 PM

Dear BMW AG,

Why are the 08-09 cars not included? Cost cut part for 2010+ production?

rsr552 · 05-01-2014, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Prinz

Dear BMW AG,

Why are the 08-09 cars not included? Cost cut part for 2010+ production?

Heard this is supposedly N55 specific...though now i wonder why they included 2010 and onwards and included 128i now. who knows.

Black Prinz · 05-01-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rsr552

Heard this is supposedly N55 specific...though now i wonder why they included 2010 and onwards and included 128i now. who knows.

From the mainstream media's regurgitation of the BMW AG press release seems pretty clear it's an I-6 issue.

bmw1racer · 05-05-2014, 10:46 PM

Checked my VIN today at the BMWUSA site... Still nothing.

E82135i · 05-05-2014, 11:31 PM

Mine broke about month ago...
I have 2011 135i 6MT(build date 02/11) here is my experience.
I stated the car and rpm jumped to 1500 for a sec and dropped to 500 and was struggling to keep the engine alive. There was a STRONG fuel smell but it didn't throw any codes. I was faaaaar away from my dealer, this was during my vacation time, so I just turned off the engine and restarted it immediately. There was no crazy stuff going on this time but there was some kind of rattle noise. I did feel little bit of power loss but wasn't major. Took it to the dealer when I got back and yes, it was the vanos. The bolts were broken and been cycling. Dealer have replaced and retrieved the bolts and car runs as it should.
Im just wondering why it didn't throw any codes at me

bmw1racer · 05-14-2014, 12:58 PM

Checked my VIN again today... No recall.

PopsnBurbles · 05-14-2014, 01:01 PM

I checked my VIN too and still nothing. I also checked my brother's VIN and still nothing but his car is an N54 car. I'm not sure if N54's are affected with this recall.

(My car was built Nov 2012)

makrop · 05-14-2014, 03:21 PM

Was at the dealer yesterday picking up my car from scheduled maintenance and I asked about this. My SA had heard of it, but nothing had officially been told to them yet.

chris82 · 05-14-2014, 07:01 PM

This is so awesome, I'm so glad my car is a 2009!

bmw1racer · 05-21-2014, 08:54 AM

One week later... Still no recall on my VIN.

TwinTurboed · 05-21-2014, 09:07 AM

I believe this recall is for the N55 motor only, its a VANOS bolts issue.

Joaco135 · 05-21-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboed

I believe this recall is for the N55 motor only, its a VANOS bolts issue.

Z4's are on the list and they all have N54 engine since they never went to the N55...

128Convertibleguy · 05-21-2014, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TwinTurboed

I believe this recall is for the N55 motor only, its a VANOS bolts issue.

It's impossible to say at this point.

128s were listed as part of the "recall" in the initial press release. Later information was that some cars would be recalled, others given an extended warranty

Until it's official, all is speculation.

Walter K · 05-28-2014, 10:15 AM

I guess we're all still waiting on the outcome for this

ucsbshawn · 05-28-2014, 01:11 PM

So a month and a half later, NONE of us have heard anything from BMW? My SA still hasn't seen anything on his side.

rsr552 · 05-28-2014, 01:54 PM

I checked the NHTSA website about this recall and they say they "Expect" BMW to issue recalls letters to owners in May.....Obviously that deadline wasn't met. There hasn't been an updated timeline yet.

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128Convertibleguy · 05-28-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ucsbshawn

So a month and a half later, NONE of us have heard anything from BMW?

Yes. Nor is there anything new on the Web.

TheCaptain · 06-06-2014, 02:10 PM

Rob Daman · 06-06-2014, 04:35 PM

that's a good sign

bbbbmw · 06-06-2014, 05:00 PM

Received my letter today as well - 2011 n55

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bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Checked my VIN today at the BMWUSA site... Still nothing. __________________
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05-05-2014, 11:31 PM	#51
E82135i Private 7 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, 6MT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Mine broke about month ago... I have 2011 135i 6MT(build date 02/11) here is my experience. I stated the car and rpm jumped to 1500 for a sec and dropped to 500 and was struggling to keep the engine alive. There was a STRONG fuel smell but it didn't throw any codes. I was faaaaar away from my dealer, this was during my vacation time, so I just turned off the engine and restarted it immediately. There was no crazy stuff going on this time but there was some kind of rattle noise. I did feel little bit of power loss but wasn't major. Took it to the dealer when I got back and yes, it was the vanos. The bolts were broken and been cycling. Dealer have replaced and retrieved the bolts and car runs as it should. Im just wondering why it didn't throw any codes at me
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05-14-2014, 12:58 PM	#52
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PopsnBurbles Captain 192 Rep 893 Posts Drives: 135is :) 192/586 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2013 BMW 135is Coup ... [10.00]	I checked my VIN too and still nothing. I also checked my brother's VIN and still nothing but his car is an N54 car. I'm not sure if N54's are affected with this recall. (My car was built Nov 2012)
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05-14-2014, 07:01 PM	#55
chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	This is so awesome, I'm so glad my car is a 2009!
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05-21-2014, 08:54 AM	#56
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	One week later... Still no recall on my VIN. __________________
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05-21-2014, 09:07 AM	#57
TwinTurboed Turbo Power 49 Rep 364 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	I believe this recall is for the N55 motor only, its a VANOS bolts issue. __________________ BSM 135i - CDV Delete \| Bilstein \| Eibach \| M3 FSB \| Whiteline
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05-28-2014, 10:15 AM	#60
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05-28-2014, 01:11 PM	#61
ucsbshawn Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 240 Posts Drives: M3, 135i, 320i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (4)	So a month and a half later, NONE of us have heard anything from BMW? My SA still hasn't seen anything on his side.
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06-06-2014, 05:00 PM	#66
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