ignition coil recall - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

louiss(sco) · 07-04-2012, 09:58 AM

went into bmw today to get a new tyre and they told me theyve done a recall to replace the ignition coils they said theyve sent a letter out but i never recieved one just to let yous know that they are doing this and they are doing it for free hopefully this helps someone

zltm089 · 07-04-2012, 10:11 AM

on which engine/ car?

which dealership do you use?

louiss(sco) · 07-04-2012, 10:17 AM

he didnt mention a specific type but mines is a 318i se 2008 and douglas park in hamilton scotland

louiss(sco) · 07-04-2012, 10:19 AM

ive also had problems starting my car up and it just never felt right so if you have the same problems i would give it a try

cyberlife · 07-04-2012, 02:20 PM

Read about this elsewhere on the forum and mentioned it when I booked mine in for a service today but apparently there is nothing down for my car.

For reference mine is a 57 plate 320i with a build date of September 2007.

shortie · 07-04-2012, 02:28 PM

Shame the BMW website doesnt have a checker where you can put the vrm in and see if there are any outstanding recalls

Jay2301 · 07-06-2012, 02:05 PM

Took mine in for an oil service and MOT last week at Rybrook Warwick..
sales rep told me I was down for a "recall".. Ahem I mean "product enhancement"

They did all 6 coils, apparently it's a new part as old ones are prone to early failure. (you don't say!)

Got a feb 2008 325i

1st time at Rybrook and very impressed, best dealership I've used yet.. Just thought I'd share that

Sandwich_Dan · 07-06-2012, 04:40 PM

A friend of mine with an 07 320i just had his coils replaced under a recall. He only found out about it when he booked the car in for a routine service, no notification from BMW.

It seems that BMW don't like telling owners about recalls. I only knew about the injector recall on my old 335i because of this forum.

Hughsey · 10-03-2012, 09:12 AM

I have just returned from BMW Swindon, and can confirm that they are also undertaking the 'product enhancement'. This is much welcome as I have had this problem 3 times in the past 12 months!

basitha · 10-11-2012, 09:00 AM

My cars suffering the same symptoms and I’m pretty sure its down to the coils, but BMW saying that the chassis number isn’t on their “product enhancement list database” so their not interested. Really annoyed!

uke92dude · 10-11-2012, 12:43 PM

Had mine (6) replaced at a September service too.

acerboo · 10-11-2012, 02:42 PM

dealer told me there is not a general recall as bmw say there have not been enough problem cars (dealer didnt agree!) but they wewre chaanging the coils at a service provided the car had a full bmw service which on a 2007 car is fairly unlikely.

SIMPSD3005 · 01-24-2013, 07:41 AM

Just contacted by dealer and recalled for engine coil enhancement as they called it. 318I 2011 model.

Mwp4me · 01-24-2013, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by louiss(sco)

went into bmw today to get a new tyre and they told me theyve done a recall to replace the ignition coils they said theyve sent a letter out but i never recieved one just to let yous know that they are doing this and they are doing it for free hopefully this helps someone

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mob17 · 01-24-2013, 08:10 AM

MNC8395 · 01-29-2013, 03:53 PM

Had my 318i in at Stephen James and they said it was a recall and did it there and then, probably a bit short of work that day!

raj55 · 01-30-2013, 02:48 PM

This recall has been activated even here in Sweden.
BMW is replacing ignition coil (Bosch part2) in N43 and N53 engines.
I rang BMW today to fix service appointment and they told me that BMW is replacing ignition coil in cars with N43 and N53 engines and it affects E6x, E8x, E9x cars in Europe. It is a cost free replacement but no letters have been sent out. My dealer says that it is directed towards those who have their service appointments with the BMW workshops. Sounds odd because if it is faulty, it should be offered to all BMW owners and not just those who book their service with them. Is this a new way to catch customers? Has any one else heard of this replacement?

Phil325i · 01-31-2013, 10:39 AM

Do what I did. Take you key into your dealer and hand it to them and ask them to plug it in to their gizmo which tells if there are any outstanding campaigns or recalls on your vehicle. Then they're more or less duty bound to do the work. Worked for me...

Drrncour · 01-31-2013, 11:59 AM

I called bmw today vines, and had no issues with booking it on for coil and ignition recalls.

07-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#1
louiss(sco) New Member Drives: bmw 318i se 58 silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	ignition coil recall went into bmw today to get a new tyre and they told me theyve done a recall to replace the ignition coils they said theyve sent a letter out but i never recieved one just to let yous know that they are doing this and they are doing it for free hopefully this helps someone
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07-04-2012, 10:11 AM	#2
zltm089 Major General Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 6,478 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [5.00]	on which engine/ car? which dealership do you use? __________________ Current Car: E92 335i SE Dream Cars: AMG SL65 Black,GallardoSuperleggera, GTR 2012, Agera R, F430 Scuderia, DBS, EVO X FQ400, Lexus LFA, F10 M5, e92 M3, GT3 RS4.0, Ferrari 458, Ferrari F12, R8 V10 plus, Jaguar F Type V8, Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, C63 AMG Coupe Black, Vanquish 2012.

07-04-2012, 02:28 PM	#6
shortie Lieutenant Drives: BMW 320i M sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: West Midlands UK Posts: 558 iTrader: (0)	Shame the BMW website doesnt have a checker where you can put the vrm in and see if there are any outstanding recalls __________________

07-06-2012, 04:40 PM	#8
Sandwich_Dan Enlisted Member Drives: Ex-E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	A friend of mine with an 07 320i just had his coils replaced under a recall. He only found out about it when he booked the car in for a routine service, no notification from BMW. It seems that BMW don't like telling owners about recalls. I only knew about the injector recall on my old 335i because of this forum. __________________ Ex-E92 335i So much trouble that it had to go

01-24-2013, 08:10 AM	#15
mob17 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 335D SE Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Northampton, UK Posts: 1,933 iTrader: (2)	__________________ 2008 E92 335D SE 2010 E90 320D SE 1994 E36 318I SE 1996 E36 316I SE

07-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#3
louiss(sco) New Member Drives: bmw 318i se 58 silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	he didnt mention a specific type but mines is a 318i se 2008 and douglas park in hamilton scotland

07-04-2012, 10:19 AM	#4
louiss(sco) New Member Drives: bmw 318i se 58 silver Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: scotland Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	ive also had problems starting my car up and it just never felt right so if you have the same problems i would give it a try

07-04-2012, 02:20 PM	#5
cyberlife New Member Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Read about this elsewhere on the forum and mentioned it when I booked mine in for a service today but apparently there is nothing down for my car. For reference mine is a 57 plate 320i with a build date of September 2007.

07-06-2012, 02:05 PM	#7
Jay2301 Private Drives: 2008 325i m sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: leicester UK Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	Took mine in for an oil service and MOT last week at Rybrook Warwick.. sales rep told me I was down for a "recall".. Ahem I mean "product enhancement" They did all 6 coils, apparently it's a new part as old ones are prone to early failure. (you don't say!) Got a feb 2008 325i 1st time at Rybrook and very impressed, best dealership I've used yet.. Just thought I'd share that

10-03-2012, 09:12 AM	#9
Hughsey Registered Drives: Bmw 318i SE e90 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Swindon Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I have just returned from BMW Swindon, and can confirm that they are also undertaking the 'product enhancement'. This is much welcome as I have had this problem 3 times in the past 12 months!

10-11-2012, 09:00 AM	#10
basitha New Member Drives: BMW E92 325i se Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East London Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	My cars suffering the same symptoms and I’m pretty sure its down to the coils, but BMW saying that the chassis number isn’t on their “product enhancement list database” so their not interested. Really annoyed!

10-11-2012, 12:43 PM	#11
uke92dude - Drives: E92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 804 iTrader: (0)	Had mine (6) replaced at a September service too.

10-11-2012, 02:42 PM	#12
acerboo Colonel Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent Posts: 2,950 iTrader: (0)	dealer told me there is not a general recall as bmw say there have not been enough problem cars (dealer didnt agree!) but they wewre chaanging the coils at a service provided the car had a full bmw service which on a 2007 car is fairly unlikely.

01-24-2013, 07:41 AM	#13
SIMPSD3005 New Member Drives: E90 Performance Edition Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scotland Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Just contacted by dealer and recalled for engine coil enhancement as they called it. 318I 2011 model.

01-29-2013, 03:53 PM	#16
MNC8395 Registered Drives: BMW 318i SE LCI Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Had my 318i in at Stephen James and they said it was a recall and did it there and then, probably a bit short of work that day!

01-30-2013, 02:48 PM	#17
raj55 Second Lieutenant Drives: E91 2009, 320i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 217 iTrader: (0)	This recall has been activated even here in Sweden. BMW is replacing ignition coil (Bosch part2) in N43 and N53 engines. I rang BMW today to fix service appointment and they told me that BMW is replacing ignition coil in cars with N43 and N53 engines and it affects E6x, E8x, E9x cars in Europe. It is a cost free replacement but no letters have been sent out. My dealer says that it is directed towards those who have their service appointments with the BMW workshops. Sounds odd because if it is faulty, it should be offered to all BMW owners and not just those who book their service with them. Is this a new way to catch customers? Has any one else heard of this replacement?

01-31-2013, 10:39 AM	#18
Phil325i Lieutenant Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East Posts: 524 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [0.00]	Do what I did. Take you key into your dealer and hand it to them and ask them to plug it in to their gizmo which tells if there are any outstanding campaigns or recalls on your vehicle. Then they're more or less duty bound to do the work. Worked for me... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; K&N; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; M3 rear spoiler; LED Angels; BMW Perf black grille; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof

01-31-2013, 11:59 AM	#19
Drrncour Private First Class Drives: E92 M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 182 iTrader: (0)	I called bmw today vines, and had no issues with booking it on for coil and ignition recalls.

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