BMW issues recall for all 1-series sold between 2008 and 2010 for potential fire risk

[TreDirtyFive]

N55 uses the same HPFP as the N54s. Boo.

[ksparks]

Originally Posted by fermat1313

Sure there is: N55. Sorry for all you 2008 - 2010 model year owners though!

sorry to go off topic... but

Yet another pompous jerk who is patting himself on the back for getting the n55, which is a cost savings by BMW.

The only cool thing about the 2011 is the DCT.. which I see you don't have.

I am more than happy with my twin turbos and a piggy back tune, and push almost 400hp. Thanks

My 2007 335i had 37,000 miles when I handed it in, and it was chipped for 25,000 of those miles. Oh, and it had it's original HPFP too.

[Kinzer S13GT]

YEEESSSS, The HDP in the N55 is the same as the N54, the N55 is an entry level turbo engine option, the newest N54HO is the top offering from a performance aspect, as far as the l6 engines are concerned. As far as the belts go, The seat belt tensioning device is designed to remove slack in the seat belt during an impact. There are 4 different belt tensioning systems which have been in use on BMW vehicles. Pyrotechnic automatic tensioners/end fitting tensioners, Mechanical seat belt tensioners, Pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners, SGS (Seat Integrated Belt System. The pyrotechnic seat belt tensioner consists of a seat belt buckle attached to a steel cable. The steel cable is fitted to a piston at the end of the cable. The piston is installed in a steel tube which contains a small amount of solid propellant. Upon impact, the propellant is ignited and the piston is driven down the tube. This in turn pulls the steel cable which pulls the seat belt buckle downward.

[Kinzer S13GT]

By the way... BMW does not manufacture the HDP on their cars. The N54 is mechanically one of the most reliable, and advanced engines of the decade. Period!
The issues with it, are external.... and those are still a factor of their own design, and the laws of physics.

[thebmw]

Originally Posted by ksparks

I am more than happy with my twin turbos and a piggy back tune, and push almost 400hp. Thanks

What chip did you use?

[xbook]

Originally Posted by thebmw

Good job BMW...keep up the good marketing and making us think we actually have reliable cars (I know better though based on experience and all the JD Power surveys). If the HPFP doesn't fail (or in my case 20+ electrical and mechanical failures), don't worry...the car should catch fire instead.

[ksparks]

Originally Posted by thebmw

What chip did you use?

jb3 2.0 map 5 for daily driving w 93 oct

i got sunoco race fuel in my garage, and use that when messing around, track days.... use more aggressive map for those times (beast mode)

[Cuz5150]

I refused to have anyone rip apart my interior to add some insulation.........F that.
This is how i see it......"if" i crash, i don't want the vehicle, at the same time, "if" the damn thing catches fire..........good news, that will guarantee that my insurance will not be able to fix it and return it to me.
Harsh??? Fire away

[RPM90]

Originally Posted by Kinzer S13GT

By the way... BMW does not manufacture the HDP on their cars. The N54 is mechanically one of the most reliable, and advanced engines of the decade. Period!
The issues with it, are external.... and those are still a factor of their own design, and the laws of physics.

Sorry to continue this off topic...topic, but....

Believe it if it makes you feel better, but the N55 is a more technologically advanced turbo engine.
Twin scroll turbo's are a more advanced and more efficient turbo design compared the the common turbo design of the turbo's used in our N54.
The exhaust manifold in the N55 is also a more advanced design, made to take advantage of better scavenging of exhaust pulses to drive the twin scroll.
Valvetronic is a more advanced and more efficient intake design.
All those things taken together translate into a very modern and more advanced turbo engine, even compared to the N54.

If being able to build a more advanced engine, that actually costs less to produce, results in being perceived as a negative, or lesser in design or quality, then that is the fault of a person's perception and bias.
That said, no one has yet to post the actual cost of an N55 compared to an N54. Lots of people make this claim, but to date no one has any real data to prove it. Plus, if BMW starts using the basic N55 design in more models, then the actual cost of building each unit can result in lower cost, simply through economy of scale.
BTW, you called the N55 the "entry level" turbo engine?
That's a rather silly comment, considering the "HO" N54 is still simply the N54 with a bit more boost/altered software.

It takes MILLIONS of dollars to create a new engine design and get it into production. If the N54 were the end all be all of turbo engine design, BMW would have kept using it much longer.
Greater EPA regs have resulted in all auto producers having to redesign their engine ideas to make them more efficient.
BMW will meets those regs with the N55 while maintaining the same level of performance. I don't see how that translates into a lower level of technology.

Using the N54 in a higher state of tune, at a monetary premium is actually a smart move on BMW's part. They are taking a now "older" engine and simply bumping the boost to get a bit more power, and are selling it at a premium. Some people then think that that means the N54 must be the "better" engine. It's a very safe bet that the N54 will soon be phased out, and higher output N55 engine designs will take their place.

The N54 isn't even based on the newest 3.0 inline 6 with the magnesium block. The N54 is a nice engine for sure, but the N55 is the newest and most modern turbo engine in a 1 or 3 or 5 series.
The TT in the "iS" engines is simply the N54 tuned for a bit more power, which anyone can achieve for much less cost with a simple JB+.
BMW is simply milking the last drops of profit from it as they continue to work on the N55.

The N55 has taken over the N54's position as being the major/primary engine used in the larger line of cars. The N54 came to market in 2007.
4 years later it has been replaced by an all new N55, only 4 years later.
I'll bet the N55 will be around much longer than that, and we'll see gradual power increases along the way, while the N54's older turbo tech goes the way of the Dodo bird.

The HPFP may be the same as the newest N54 HPFP, but the fuel system in the N55 is different. So, if the N54 HPFP's are failing simply due to a problem with the HPFP design, then it will probably occur in the N55 as well. But, if the N54 HPFP issue is being caused by something else in the fuel system, then the N55 may not have the failures of the N54.

People have stated that HPFP's in the N55 have occurred. But, I haven't seen any posts about that.
Can someone please post a link where someone with an N55 has had an HPFP failure? I don't mean to say there aren't any, I just haven't seen/read anything about it.

[voerman]

Originally Posted by Cuz5150

I refused to have anyone rip apart my interior to add some insulation.........F that.
This is how i see it......"if" i crash, i don't want the vehicle, at the same time, "if" the damn thing catches fire..........good news, that will guarantee that my insurance will not be able to fix it and return it to me.
Harsh??? Fire away

Fine theory except if you are unconscious after the accident and burn to death in the fire.

[heffergm]

Why is everyone calling their dealers? There IS NO RECALL yet. It's pretty clearly stated:

BMW has instructed its dealers to hold delivery on 1 Series models produced between January 2010 and May 2010, based on dealer documents Consumer Reports has reviewed, until a recall can be performed.

...

Owners will be notified to bring their vehicle to BMW dealers to fix the problem.

[cagekicker]

now WTF!!!

[jmunro]

Both of my LED tail lights went out within a day of each other a few weeks ago. It was a PITA because I had to take off all my mods for some stupid little LED's.

[Oulixes]

Originally Posted by fermat1313

Sure there is: N55. Sorry for all you 2008 - 2010 model year owners though!

The fuel pump problem is not caused by the engine but rather by the fuel delivery system, which is essentially the same in the N54 and N55 engine. So far, there are no grounds for hoping that the N55 will be more reliable than the N54.

[jc_lbc]

Originally Posted by ATR1

According to the manufacturer, cars built between December 1, 2007, and May 27, 2010, may not have sufficient clearance between the seatbelt tensioners and the sound insulation in the B-pillars.

My car was finished on May 26th...

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by 993 911

Should have bought the Porsche...

Porsche is recalling models of its new Panamera four-door sports car due to an issue that can cause the front seat belts to not work, according to a notice by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

'04 Porsche Boxster Recalls
Recall ID # 09E025000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Recall Date: MAY 11, 2009
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Model Affected: BOXSTER
Potential Units Affected: 42540 Recall Details

Recall Date:MAY 11, 2009

Model Affected:2004 PORSCHE BOXSTER

SummaryOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

ConsequenceECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

RemedyOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Potential Units Affected:42540

NotesOPE, INC.
Recall ID # 09E012000 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Recall Date: APR 07, 2009
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Model Affected: BOXSTER
Potential Units Affected: 16270 Recall Details



FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
PORSCHE IS RECALLING 5,573 MY 2008 CAYENNE V6 VEHICLES. A FUEL LINE IN THE PLENUM PANEL AREA MAY CONTACT THE REAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER. RELATIVE MOVEMENTS OF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING MAY CAUSE KNOCKING NOISES AND CHAFING ON THE FUEL LINE. A FUEL LEAK MAY DEVELOP....more details



Recall ID # 07V557000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL - Get Details
Recall Date: DEC 11, 2007
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Model Affected: 911 GT3


Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/cars/2008/...#ixzz0qbBEwdSf

[Dangerlucas]

Originally Posted by jmunro

Both of my LED tail lights went out within a day of each other a few weeks ago. It was a PITA because I had to take off all my mods for some stupid little LED's.

You don't really have to take off all your mods for that. I just picked my car up from the dealer today because they had to replace my tail lights. My car is pretty fully modded and I didn't bother taking anything off (I did turn off the boost gauge though). My SA didn't care at all, he said if there was check engine light or something I might want to take the mods off, but for recall, scheduled service, or unrelated warranty claims I shouldn't worry about it.

That said, I totally understand the better safe than sorry approach that you took.

Also they have to replace the whole assemblies and not just the bulbs, which are not LED's even though they say they are.

On a more related note I asked the service adviser about this and they didn't show anything about a recall, but mine's a 2008 and maybe it didn't apply to my car.

I did however have a recall on an airbag sensor and they did that work while dealing with the tail lights. Not sure anybody else has had to deal with that though, I don't think I've seen posts on it.

[fermat1313]

Originally Posted by ksparks

sorry to go off topic... but

Yet another pompous jerk who is patting himself on the back for getting the n55, which is a cost savings by BMW.

The only cool thing about the 2011 is the DCT.. which I see you don't have.

I am more than happy with my twin turbos and a piggy back tune, and push almost 400hp. Thanks

My 2007 335i had 37,000 miles when I handed it in, and it was chipped for 25,000 of those miles. Oh, and it had it's original HPFP too.

Wow, I meant that tongue in cheek. Sorry to have offended you.

[Brad135]

I had some photos handy--I think this is the area they are referring to...

Could be wrong.


Mine's a 135i with build date of 12/08, so no issues to complain about, yet.

[NewYearsBoy]

Damn what else could go wrong with this car???????

[crex]

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Damn what else could go wrong with this car???????

hahaha don't ask!

[alexckma]

Originally Posted by Cuz5150

I refused to have anyone rip apart my interior to add some insulation.........F that.
This is how i see it......"if" i crash, i don't want the vehicle, at the same time, "if" the damn thing catches fire..........good news, that will guarantee that my insurance will not be able to fix it and return it to me.
Harsh??? Fire away

except you won't get compensated and probably sued because (assuming that there is a recall), you didn't act as a reeasonable owner with consideration with other road users on the road, thereby prosecuting you and not compensating you.