N55 VANOS Bolt Failure Prevention

snaimpally · 05-08-2014, 07:41 AM

Here is the official recall notice at NHTSA:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/..._ids=14V176000

GB-335xiCoupe · 05-10-2014, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by snaimpally

Here is the official recall notice at NHTSA:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/..._ids=14V176000

Interesting... 335i xDrive Coupe is NOT on the list, but 335i Coupe and 335i xDrive Sedan are?

divisionbell77 · 05-10-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Interesting... 335i xDrive Coupe is NOT on the list, but 335i Coupe and 335i xDrive Sedan are?

Most likely just missed.

GB-335xiCoupe · 05-10-2014, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by divisionbell77

Most likely just missed.

Well hopefully they don't "just miss" it in the recall...

snaimpally · 05-10-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Interesting... 335i xDrive Coupe is NOT on the list, but 335i Coupe and 335i xDrive Sedan are?

I'm sure that is a clerical error.

Unklejoe · 05-19-2014, 07:10 AM

Has anyone gotten a letter yet?

Sidewinderpb · 05-19-2014, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-335xiCoupe

Well hopefully they don't "just miss" it in the recall...

+1

mashimarho · 05-19-2014, 08:36 AM

2012 not on the list?

GB-335xiCoupe · 05-19-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Unklejoe

Has anyone gotten a letter yet?

Nope.

Initial G · 06-05-2014, 10:19 AM

A couple days ago, I got the half engine light/reduced power situation on my 2011 N55 335i (build date 10/10) so I suspected the VANOS issue and pulled over. I turned off the car and started back up to see if the problem remained. The half engine light/reduce power mode remained and the engine's rpm rose and fell for a few seconds until settling. I was able to drive home and drove gently. Unfortunately, I mistakenly cleared the engine codes while readying the car to be taken to the dealer to be looked at. After that the car started up fine and the half engine light/reduce power mode disappeared and hasn't reappeared. Do the symptoms sound like the VANOS issue?

I called BMW yesterday about the recall and they told me I will get the official letter by end of June. She couldn't confirm whether I'll get the actual VANOS fix or the extended warranty.

mike5809 · 06-06-2014, 02:38 PM

I just got the official letter today. It says they don't have the parts available yet but hope to have them soon.

jakuum · 06-06-2014, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mike5809

I just got the official letter today. It says they don't have the parts available yet but hope to have them soon.

Same here. Hopefully they'll have the parts available soon.

Bradnyc · 06-06-2014, 04:26 PM

I just a letter today too, the letter states my car is affected but it didn't show up here:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...er/recall.aspx

N55Jamaican · 06-06-2014, 07:45 PM

Ok. Here is my situation. I live outside the USA. I had exported my 2011 335i to Jamaica and the local dealers here says they know nothing of this recall. I would like to know if there is a way to find my build date other than the door sticker? My sticker is not readable.

Also if I wanted to have the bolts replaced myself at my own risk where can I get said bolts to buy?

Thanks

dsb335 · 06-06-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mike5809

I just got the official letter today. It says they don't have the parts available yet but hope to have them soon.

Got the same letter as well. I hope they get part in soon.

ritchwell · 06-06-2014, 08:16 PM

Just receive my letter

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-06-2014, 08:21 PM

Just made a thread on this- just got my letter in the mail today- guess all us tri-state folks got it at the same time

Evidently, parts are not available, and there's no ETA... this could take a while gents.

e92stance · 06-06-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mike5809

I just got the official letter today. It says they don't have the parts available yet but hope to have them soon.

Just got the same shit today. Scheduling with my dealer tomorrow.

e92stance · 06-06-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Just made a thread on this- just got my letter in the mail today- guess all us tri-state folks got it at the same time

Evidently, parts are not available, and there's no ETA... this could take a while gents.

It should be quick, depends on where you take your car for service. Most dealers can accommodate pretty quick.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-06-2014, 08:34 PM

According to the letter, the job will take four hours- give or take.

That said, they don't even have the parts yet- and God only knows when they'll get them in...

N55Jamaican · 06-07-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

According to the letter, the job will take four hours- give or take.

That said, they don't even have the parts yet- and God only knows when they'll get them in...

That is certainly not encouraging even for me. Question are these bolts only unique to the N55? Can it be source from like a N54. I could prob salvage it.

Dark_Knight_335 · 06-07-2014, 11:21 AM

Well considering the whole entire engine VANOS system was overhauled in the N55 I would say negative sir.

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05-19-2014, 07:10 AM	#160
Unklejoe Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Has anyone gotten a letter yet?
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06-05-2014, 10:19 AM	#164
Initial G Initial G 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 N55 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (1)	A couple days ago, I got the half engine light/reduced power situation on my 2011 N55 335i (build date 10/10) so I suspected the VANOS issue and pulled over. I turned off the car and started back up to see if the problem remained. The half engine light/reduce power mode remained and the engine's rpm rose and fell for a few seconds until settling. I was able to drive home and drove gently. Unfortunately, I mistakenly cleared the engine codes while readying the car to be taken to the dealer to be looked at. After that the car started up fine and the half engine light/reduce power mode disappeared and hasn't reappeared. Do the symptoms sound like the VANOS issue? I called BMW yesterday about the recall and they told me I will get the official letter by end of June. She couldn't confirm whether I'll get the actual VANOS fix or the extended warranty.
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06-06-2014, 02:38 PM	#165
mike5809 Major 131 Rep 1,086 Posts Drives: '11 335i M-Sport [LeMans Blue] Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i M-Spo ... [9.66]	I just got the official letter today. It says they don't have the parts available yet but hope to have them soon.
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06-06-2014, 04:26 PM	#167
Bradnyc Enlisted Member 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2015 x5 space gray Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I just a letter today too, the letter states my car is affected but it didn't show up here: http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...er/recall.aspx
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06-06-2014, 07:45 PM	#168
N55Jamaican Second Lieutenant 72 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Jamaica iTrader: (0)	Ok. Here is my situation. I live outside the USA. I had exported my 2011 335i to Jamaica and the local dealers here says they know nothing of this recall. I would like to know if there is a way to find my build date other than the door sticker? My sticker is not readable. Also if I wanted to have the bolts replaced myself at my own risk where can I get said bolts to buy? Thanks __________________ (JB4 stage 2, in my garage)Now CoBB V3 , VRSF 3.5" Stainless Steal catless DP, 7" VRSF FMIC with upgraded lower CP.
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06-06-2014, 08:16 PM	#170
ritchwell First Lieutenant 60 Rep 341 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i xdrive sedan Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (18)	Just receive my letter
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06-06-2014, 08:21 PM	#171
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Just made a thread on this- just got my letter in the mail today- guess all us tri-state folks got it at the same time Evidently, parts are not available, and there's no ETA... this could take a while gents.
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06-06-2014, 08:34 PM	#174
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	According to the letter, the job will take four hours- give or take. That said, they don't even have the parts yet- and God only knows when they'll get them in...
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06-07-2014, 11:21 AM	#176
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Well considering the whole entire engine VANOS system was overhauled in the N55 I would say negative sir.
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