Anyone effected by the Brake Recall of 2012-2014 models?

JasonX4MComp · 10-07-2013, 02:41 PM

Call your dealer and give them the last 7 of your VIN. They can check that against the list of affected cars and let you know if your's is part of the recall

vader1 · 10-07-2013, 02:47 PM

My car was an August build, September ship and is currently at VDC as of last Wednesday. It is subject to the recall. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to get to my dealer as they are not supposed to leave VDC until repaired and there may be some backup. Rumors of cars backed up at VDC subject to the recall are on the web, but rumors on the web will also tell you Carl Rove was personally the mastermind behind 9/11.

The car worked pretty well during my Europe vacation, but I did notice a couple incidents of strange brake behavior, all at low speed. Not sure if the vacuum pump problems cited are only seen when RPM is low so maybe, and this is a guess, the pressurized oil is at too low pressure to run the pump. The car when nearly stopped, but still moving, would seem to stop slowing down suddenly and you would realize you were going to overshoot your intended stopping point. Envision pulling into your garage normally, getting half way in and suddenly feeling like you are going to hit the back wall. Standing on the brakes would work, but you got the feeling like "What just happened? Are the brakes that weak? Did I stop pressing on them?" I made hundreds of stops during the trip and noticed this happen just a couple times.

Other people described rock hard pedals. I am not sure if mine was rock hard or not because I suddenly just pressed down with everything to stop the car, and was going 5 mph or so, so the time from noticing there was a problem, nailing the brakes hard, and stopping was pretty much just a second or two. Not super dramatic but little weird though. Was not aware of a recall when this happened, just thought the brakes either kind of sucked or were not seated.

At any other speed besides nearly stopped, they were always fine.

AWMSPORT · 10-07-2013, 09:51 PM

I'm affected.. I told my SA, about it. He had no clue. I sent him the article and he said mine was not affected...I don't see how since it is a 13, Msport built in June/july!

Jamesons Viggen · 10-08-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AWMSPORT

I'm affected.. I told my SA, about it. He had no clue. I sent him the article and he said mine was not affected...I don't see how since it is a 13, Msport built in June/july!

Mine has the same birthdate as yours. But until we have a list of affected vins, most dealers will say fuck off.

ronin951 · 10-08-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Mine has the same birthdate as yours. But until we have a list of affected vins, most dealers will say f off.

+1. Dropped in for an oil change and the guy said they didn't have anything official from BMW, though he seemed to indicate he knew about it. He's a soon to be F32 owner and may be on this forum, so if you're watching Steve I want answers lol!

kent11202 · 10-10-2013, 05:26 PM

A little update.

BMW, as of today, still can't provide the VIN numbers of affected vehicles. Engaging in a two-way conversation with them is about as productive as talking with my German Shepherd about what she thinks of the situation.

ETA Dealer said they had a "preliminary" list of VIN's affected but couldn't say if more were going to get added.

Do we know which build months were affected and, if so, how do I find out what month ours was built in?

Thanks!

IM2C · 10-10-2013, 08:00 PM

Just got mine back from the dealership.
All is fine and dandy according to them.

raleedy · 10-10-2013, 10:20 PM

I expect that identifying affected cars is complicated by the fact that the defective component is on the engine, and that makes a two-step process necessary to (a) identify the engines with defective lubrication systems, and (b) match those engines up with specific cars.

AWMSPORT · 10-30-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by e90im

Just got mine back from the dealership.
All is fine and dandy according to them.

"According to them"

ant then g-d for bid somthing does go wrong..it was not forseen. gotta love dlrships

IM2C · 10-31-2013, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by AWMSPORT

"According to them"

ant then g-d for bid somthing does go wrong..it was not forseen. gotta love dlrships

They "couldn't replicate" customer reported problems.

10-07-2013, 02:41 PM	#23
JasonX4MComp Banned 237 Rep 933 Posts Drives: 2023 X4M Comp Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: BMW of Bel Air, MD iTrader: (0)	Call your dealer and give them the last 7 of your VIN. They can check that against the list of affected cars and let you know if your's is part of the recall
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vader1 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2014 328xi Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	My car was an August build, September ship and is currently at VDC as of last Wednesday. It is subject to the recall. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to get to my dealer as they are not supposed to leave VDC until repaired and there may be some backup. Rumors of cars backed up at VDC subject to the recall are on the web, but rumors on the web will also tell you Carl Rove was personally the mastermind behind 9/11. The car worked pretty well during my Europe vacation, but I did notice a couple incidents of strange brake behavior, all at low speed. Not sure if the vacuum pump problems cited are only seen when RPM is low so maybe, and this is a guess, the pressurized oil is at too low pressure to run the pump. The car when nearly stopped, but still moving, would seem to stop slowing down suddenly and you would realize you were going to overshoot your intended stopping point. Envision pulling into your garage normally, getting half way in and suddenly feeling like you are going to hit the back wall. Standing on the brakes would work, but you got the feeling like "What just happened? Are the brakes that weak? Did I stop pressing on them?" I made hundreds of stops during the trip and noticed this happen just a couple times. Other people described rock hard pedals. I am not sure if mine was rock hard or not because I suddenly just pressed down with everything to stop the car, and was going 5 mph or so, so the time from noticing there was a problem, nailing the brakes hard, and stopping was pretty much just a second or two. Not super dramatic but little weird though. Was not aware of a recall when this happened, just thought the brakes either kind of sucked or were not seated. At any other speed besides nearly stopped, they were always fine. Last edited by vader1; 10-09-2013 at 09:27 AM..
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kent11202 Captain 617 Rep 918 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	A little update. BMW, as of today, still can't provide the VIN numbers of affected vehicles. Engaging in a two-way conversation with them is about as productive as talking with my German Shepherd about what she thinks of the situation. ETA Dealer said they had a "preliminary" list of VIN's affected but couldn't say if more were going to get added. Do we know which build months were affected and, if so, how do I find out what month ours was built in? Thanks!
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	I expect that identifying affected cars is complicated by the fact that the defective component is on the engine, and that makes a two-step process necessary to (a) identify the engines with defective lubrication systems, and (b) match those engines up with specific cars.
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