BMW Recall

Nel2014 · 05-12-2018, 02:43 PM

Phoned up and mine is one of the effected cars... Booked in for next week to get done. The girl on the service desk said she had lot of calls about it!

rialnet · 05-17-2018, 02:54 AM

phoned up, took mine in 2 days later - sorted it in 3 hours

Ash-335i · 05-17-2018, 02:10 PM

Positive experience here too. Phoned up dealer, they checked and it’s booked in next week.

Adam1990 · 05-17-2018, 06:11 PM

Booked mine in, they did try to fob me off for 4 weeks .... But I wasn’t having any of it, so it’s in next week to get sorted.

RajB · 05-18-2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoatmaster

Looking at the timelines mentioned, seems BMW became aware of the fault in 2011 and most likely adjusted the production run to address it.

This is quite common.

But doesn't explain the earlier than 2007 build date cars that all use the exact same part number.

BMW usually change part numbers with the change in manufacturer

MattOz · 05-18-2018, 04:52 AM

I was at BMW yesterday for an MOT and my March 2011 335i isn't on the affected list.

RENT-A-GOAT · 05-18-2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MattOz

I was at BMW yesterday for an MOT and my March 2011 335i isn't on the affected list.

Might have been done previously mine a 2011 build had the 'enhancement' done last year at Rybrook Warwick on calling them after the news broke was told it was fine with no need to worry.

I do Wonder how much of this bought up by watchdog is caused by a lot of cars being out of the dealer network with owner details not properly registered with BMW so contact couldn't be made previously for fixing last year etc. Same as when it went ape with timing chains after watchdog how many were serviced correctly with correct oil with patchy service history of run by a rep with low oil for weeks because they couldn't be arsed before handing it back for next owner to suffer the consequence.

Andy198712 · 05-18-2018, 01:19 PM

do bmw normally give a loan car for this?

RENT-A-GOAT · 05-18-2018, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy198712

do bmw normally give a loan car for this?

Be the same as a service so yeah should do a courtesy car I would Imagine book in advance FOC with a big excess or £15 for full excess and damage waiver. Or it was last time I had one

Andy198712 · 05-19-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RENT-A-GOAT

Be the same as a service so yeah should do a courtesy car I would Imagine book in advance FOC with a big excess or £15 for full excess and damage waiver. Or it was last time I had one

Cheers

Only stepped foot in a Bmw dealer twice and that was for small parts lol

German_Whip · 05-20-2018, 04:00 AM

BMW launches another huge recall over fire risk fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...re-risk-fears/

snedanator · 05-20-2018, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by German_Whip

BMW launches another huge recall over fire risk fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...re-risk-fears/

. Might as well get the blower harness checked as well while booking in for the battery connector. Fone them tomorrow... see what the script is☺

ShoCk_ · 05-21-2018, 06:38 AM

My 55 plate 330d has been affected so has my brothers 07 plate 330d. We both called our local dealership to confirm and it's on the MOT checker gov uk website.

"In the meantime, should I keep driving my car?
An early indication of the situation is given by the car failing to electronically unlock or a flickering in the instrument panel. BMW says the problem generally occurs when the vehicle is stationary - the vehicle will not unlock or cannot be started.

Following these signals, if the car continues to be used, there is the possibility of power failure while driving.

If your car fails to unlock or start due to a loss of electric power, contact your nearest BMW retailer who can advise you on completing the recall repair."

I have been having those symptoms of the car not starting occasionally and the car not locking / opening. Haven't had the issue enough for it to raise any eyebrows though. But i'm glad the cause of this safety recall seems to be culprit.

My brothers 330d on the other hand suddenly had a failed speedo cluster, he had it repaired for £250 last month by a indie garage who said he is lucky it was just the wire that burnt out !!! and not an ECu fault or anything. He will be taking his receipt to BMW as it's definitely due to this failed wire that his speedo cluster stopped working. He should technically be reimbursed what he paid.

Robboo · 05-21-2018, 07:34 AM

Mines in today for the work, they have just called me as my n/s/f shock is leaking (very minor mist of oil) would I like to replace both shocks at the cost of £1000

Adam1990 · 05-21-2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Robboo

Mines in today for the work, they have just called me as my n/s/f shock is leaking (very minor mist of oil) would I like to replace both shocks at the cost of £1000

😂 BMW’s prices are insane! I’ve just refreshed my whole suspension for approx £650.

My bet is with this recall they have been told to find other jobs to make up some extra money.

Phil325i · 05-21-2018, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by German_Whip

BMW launches another huge recall over fire risk fears

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...re-risk-fears/

Parts for the blower motor fuse link are not yet in the dealers. So I was all for postponing my booking for the battery lead recall until they were. But the dealer was insistent we went ahead. They will inspect the fuse link and order parts if needed. Loan car provided by the way...

Chappers 71 · 05-21-2018, 01:01 PM

Mine now appears to be on the recall list, I suspect for the blower motor, will arrange to take it to my local stealer which is a bit of a bore, it took them 4 attempts to get me the right part last time I used them

snedanator · 05-21-2018, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robboo

Mines in today for the work, they have just called me as my n/s/f shock is leaking (very minor mist of oil) would I like to replace both shocks at the cost of £1000

That's hilarious.... maybe they are renewing them with Ohlins road and track shocks😂😂😂

snedanator · 05-21-2018, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

Parts for the blower motor fuse link are not yet in the dealers. So I was all for postponing my booking for the battery lead recall until they were. But the dealer was insistent we went ahead. They will inspect the fuse link and order parts if needed. Loan car provided by the way...

I know the recall work is mandatory.... but do you need to have BMW warranty to get a loan car... or is this through your own insurance?

matt_s · 05-21-2018, 03:37 PM

My place have run out of parts for the fix... but nothing has happened in the last 12 years so I’m ok to wait...

Phil325i · 05-21-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by snedanator

I know the recall work is mandatory.... but do you need to have BMW warranty to get a loan car... or is this through your own insurance?

I asked for it and got it. Simples! No warranty and not on insurance.

snedanator · 05-21-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil325i

I asked for it and got it. Simples! No warranty and not on insurance.

.cheers . I think it's just ur luck if they have any available. I'll ask anyway. :-)

05-12-2018, 02:43 PM	#23
Nel2014 Banned 22 Rep 260 Posts Drives: BMW 320d Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Bedfordshire iTrader: (0)	Phoned up and mine is one of the effected cars... Booked in for next week to get done. The girl on the service desk said she had lot of calls about it! Last edited by Nel2014; 05-17-2018 at 12:00 PM..
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05-17-2018, 02:54 AM	#24
rialnet Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW E92 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Manchester iTrader: (1)	phoned up, took mine in 2 days later - sorted it in 3 hours
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05-17-2018, 02:10 PM	#25
Ash-335i Private First Class 8 Rep 167 Posts Drives: F11 535i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Positive experience here too. Phoned up dealer, they checked and it’s booked in next week.
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Adam1990 Private First Class 34 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E91 330I Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West sussex iTrader: (0)	Booked mine in, they did try to fob me off for 4 weeks .... But I wasn’t having any of it, so it’s in next week to get sorted.
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05-18-2018, 04:52 AM	#28
MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	I was at BMW yesterday for an MOT and my March 2011 335i isn't on the affected list.
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Andy198712 Major 145 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2010 E91 325d Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	do bmw normally give a loan car for this?
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05-20-2018, 04:00 AM	#33
German_Whip Private 7 Rep 94 Posts Drives: E92 330i Join Date: May 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	BMW launches another huge recall over fire risk fears https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...re-risk-fears/
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05-21-2018, 06:38 AM	#35
ShoCk_ Private 19 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330d SE Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My 55 plate 330d has been affected so has my brothers 07 plate 330d. We both called our local dealership to confirm and it's on the MOT checker gov uk website. "In the meantime, should I keep driving my car? An early indication of the situation is given by the car failing to electronically unlock or a flickering in the instrument panel. BMW says the problem generally occurs when the vehicle is stationary - the vehicle will not unlock or cannot be started. Following these signals, if the car continues to be used, there is the possibility of power failure while driving. If your car fails to unlock or start due to a loss of electric power, contact your nearest BMW retailer who can advise you on completing the recall repair." I have been having those symptoms of the car not starting occasionally and the car not locking / opening. Haven't had the issue enough for it to raise any eyebrows though. But i'm glad the cause of this safety recall seems to be culprit. My brothers 330d on the other hand suddenly had a failed speedo cluster, he had it repaired for £250 last month by a indie garage who said he is lucky it was just the wire that burnt out !!! and not an ECu fault or anything. He will be taking his receipt to BMW as it's definitely due to this failed wire that his speedo cluster stopped working. He should technically be reimbursed what he paid. Last edited by ShoCk_; 05-21-2018 at 06:44 AM..
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05-21-2018, 07:34 AM	#36
Robboo New Member 4 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Mines in today for the work, they have just called me as my n/s/f shock is leaking (very minor mist of oil) would I like to replace both shocks at the cost of £1000
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05-21-2018, 03:37 PM	#42
matt_s Private 15 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 330d e90 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Costa del Sheffield iTrader: (0)	My place have run out of parts for the fix... but nothing has happened in the last 12 years so I’m ok to wait...
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