[Al_335xi]

Originally Posted by ericfox11

Same here! Really glad I saw this post...don't want to pay for it myself for sure.

eric fox, whats weird is i cant find this recall for my call, but i'm contacting bmw today most likely, to see whats going on.

[mang.vang]

Seems like my car is affected, since i have dps would the dealership refuse to perform the work because of the modification?

[46m3csl]

same no recall found, mine is 07 and not even the orignal injectors were replaced

[ef11]

Originally Posted by Al_335xi

eric fox, whats weird is i cant find this recall for my call, but i'm contacting bmw today most likely, to see whats going on.

If I look it up I have no open recalls other than the airbag.

I emailed my SA and set up an appointment for an oil change and to have this looked at (I included the picture of the recall notice the OP posted) and her response was "OK, well, you know we have to check it and make sure it falls in with BMW parameters" whatever that means.

I took my car in at 98,000 miles while I still had BMW warranty and reported this problem but they never could replicate...I'm at 108,000 now but I have a bit more leverage maybe to tell them I tried to bring it in under my actual warranty and not recall and now it has just gotten much worse.

I did get catless DPs put on about 2,000 miles ago as well, I hope they don't give me a hard time. I can always try another dealership I've been to or contact BMWNA as I see no reason why they shouldn't be covered.

Originally Posted by drunkentrader

my 09 335i coupe, manufactured 04/09, is NOT listed under any of the previous recall/service bulletins, but the Sedan is.. And according to realoem, I DO have the affected injectors.. BUT.. maybe it's a specific index that they were forced to accept responsibility for? Mine had index 5's from the factory.

I dont really get why the 2009 335i coupe was left out -- as clearly it has the same part number injector.. Am i missing something??

I ask, cos I already replaced all six of mine with remanufactured index 8 --- the first bank cured my issues, then I ended up replacing bank 2 a few weeks later(same parts from same seller) and I cant get rid of my cold start misfires(basically entire bank misfiring)

Maybe I will give BMW NA a call to confirm.

Interesting, my 2009 sedan was built 4/2009, where are you seeing that sedans built 4/2009 are covered?

Thanks!

[Jarrod]

Wow, my 11/2011 production 335is does have injector 13538616079 per realoem.com parts listing. Thanks for the heads up, will be in touch with the dealer about this.

[F30lolz]

So BMWNA called me and left a message this afternoon on my way home from work. The recall is VIN specific and my VIN isn't on the list. Therefore, no dice

[ef11]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

So BMWNA called me and left a message this afternoon on my way home from work. The recall is VIN specific and my VIN isn't on the list. Therefore, no dice

Total crap, this shouldn't be VIN specific as so many people from all different years have had issues. If your injectors are failing, they should be covered. Ridiculous. Anything you can do to push back? I feel like I'll get the same story.

[Plainview]

where can I check with my vin # to see if i'm affected?

[Wilt]

Originally Posted by ericfox11

Total crap, this shouldn't be VIN specific as so many people from all different years have had issues. If your injectors are failing, they should be covered. Ridiculous. Anything you can do to push back? I feel like I'll get the same story.

Perhaps it is batch specific for the issue, and they know in the database what batch each car's injectors come from?! It might be specific to batch, or specific to the production facility that fabricated it, or...?

[Plainview]

never mind I just realized my car is CPO and my injectors are still covered under warranty lol

[wren57]

Guys, wait a few weeks. Takes time for the system info to trickle down to dealers.

[ef11]

Originally Posted by Wilt

Perhaps it is batch specific for the issue, and they know in the database what batch each car's injectors come from?! It might be specific to batch, or specific to the production facility that fabricated it, or...?

Yes I'm sure it's something like that, my point is that it shouldn't be batch specific, if they are failing as so many are, they should be replaced. We will see over the next few weeks. I'm just hoping to get a letter, that's like a $1,000 check in the mail.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by ericfox11

Total crap, this shouldn't be VIN specific as so many people from all different years have had issues. If your injectors are failing, they should be covered. Ridiculous. Anything you can do to push back? I feel like I'll get the same story.

Well so far haven't had any symptoms/codes for injectors. What I may do is mention that my injectors are the same as the ones being recalled so I'll see what happens next.

[ef11]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

Well so far haven't had any symptoms/codes for injectors. What I may do is mention that my injectors are the same as the ones being recalled so I'll see what happens next.

Oh ok. I have multiple misfires codes and surging/fluctuating RPMs on startup, once the car stumbled around for 10 seconds and eventually died, then started right back up...100% seems like excess fuel leaking in while the car sits. They couldn't replicate it 10,000 miles ago but it's gotten much worse and I video the RPM gauge on startup, hopefully that helps. I just hope the catless DPs don't get in my way, no way they would cause misfires though..I do have a tune though and don't really plan to pull it, they've never brought it up with any other warranty work.

[nanceman]

Ugh my injector is leaking, I can't wait until I can finally get them replaced. My cylinder 1 plug is so black with unburned fuel and I know it's stupid to buy new injectors when they'll warranty them as soon as the CEL comes on... if they don't warranty them by this fall though I'm replacing them anyways.

[lordbmw]

Originally Posted by Wilt

For all you folks wondering about injectors affecting you or not, simply go to www.realoem.com and look up your VIN. If your engine uses injector #13538616079, you ARE affected!

The OP car is a N54T engine, car made in 6/2011, and it uses 'injector' #13538616079. So does the n54 car made in 4/2009 mentioned in post 13.

• 335i made in 2008 and 2009 with N54 engine uses 'injector' #13538616079.
• 2011 335i with N55 engine uses 'injector' #13537568607.
• 328i with N51 and N52 engines use 'injector valve' #13537574376 or #13537531634.

Interesting, my car is a 2010 335i xDrive and it has the affected injector part according to realoem.com

The last 7 digits of my VIN are E270707

Should I call my local dealer?

I've been having a misfire in cylinder one. Hmmm.

[mojobmw_e90]

I emailed bmw and they haven't even replied. Been 4 days now. i think they hate me

[nanceman]

Originally Posted by Jarrod

Wow, my 11/2011 production 335is does have injector 13538616079 per realoem.com parts listing. Thanks for the heads up, will be in touch with the dealer about this.

For my late 2010 build MY2011 335is it's the same as before I was told. If the injector faults and a CEL is present they will warranty replace. If there's no fault codes they can't get it authorized (even if the plug is fouled as can be and stinks like gas). Basically until it's a fairly bad misfire they can't authorize anything, so warranty rather than true recall like.

Don't really like driving around knowing my cylinder one injector is dumping fuel so about to just pay for injectors myself but know they'll fault as soon as I do. In the mean time I'm just keeping the powertrain stock.

[Corno_Baldwin]

I'm hoping my 2007 will be covered - not too optimistic. My injectors were replaced in 10/2009 however I think I am having a leaking injector issue again. Trying to make a post about it now but I am running into issues posting on here. Great community for sure.

[Jarrod]

Originally Posted by nanceman

For my late 2010 build MY2011 335is it's the same as before I was told. If the injector faults and a CEL is present they will warranty replace. If there's no fault codes they can't get it authorized (even if the plug is fouled as can be and stinks like gas). Basically until it's a fairly bad misfire they can't authorize anything, so warranty rather than true recall like.

What you say makes perfect sense but doesn't explain the letter received by OP. I wonder if it's treated differently in each state since it's an emissions related recall?

[nanceman]

Originally Posted by Jarrod

What you say makes perfect sense but doesn't explain the letter received by OP. I wonder if it's treated differently in each state since it's an emissions related recall?

Oh I completely agree it makes no sense, just stating what I was told (granted it was last month so maybe it has changed since the end of October).

If California has forced an actual recall due to emissions that would be a first I'm aware of (i.e. A one state recall).

[MarkChamorro]

So I just called BMW NA, and gave the VIN. I gave the Campaign Number as well, she said there are no Open Recalls for my vehicle. Built 09/2008. 335i