BMW fuel pump recall issued for 2, 3 and 4 Series models

DVC · 04-10-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

So my car is a 2014 MY but was built in August 2013, and the recall is for cars built after Sept 13th 2014. What has changed on Sept 13??? Can't find the low pressure fuel pump on Real OEM.

I'm an August 2013 build MY2014 too... Where do you see that the cutoff is 9/13?

Dan_335i · 04-10-2015, 09:08 PM

I have a 2014 335i but on bmw.ca it says 0 recall notices

ft1330 · 04-10-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DVC

I'm an August 2013 build MY2014 too... Where do you see that the cutoff is 9/13?

Click the link below and there are 2 PDFs ("Associated documents"), click the second one.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/...tsa_ids=15V189

Labeef · 04-10-2015, 10:13 PM

The range for the 3 series is 3/13/13-4/12/14.

My production date is 4/14. How do you know the exact day?

smithf80 · 04-10-2015, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Labeef

The range for the 3 series is 3/13/13-4/12/14.

My production date is 4/14. How do you know the exact day?

Wondering the same. Is the cutoff in one of the documents? I didn't see it on the first one lol.

I think mines an 11/13 build.

oepuxuntom · 04-10-2015, 10:28 PM

Does this affect canadian buyers too?

Jhero · 04-10-2015, 10:57 PM

It seems as if it does not affect models with production dates later than March or April 2014 (based off associated PDFs).

Golden Arrow · 04-10-2015, 11:08 PM

I'm trying to figure out what changed to make this specific batch of fuel pumps bad. Crappy quality control or a change in design?

rolltidef32 · 04-10-2015, 11:28 PM

Well, my new baby is only 2 weeks old and she already has a recall....

Wonder how long it will take to get my appointment set up.

First ones in should report back here on how long the fix took. Did you get a loaner, etc?

bentwookie · 04-11-2015, 12:41 AM

Did it take a bogus software update, a 60 Minutes story and a lawsuit to get them to act this time, or are they improving?

As an 07 335 owner, I wish you the best of luck getting it sorted out soon, or at least quicker than the M revisions it took us.

F32Fleet · 04-11-2015, 07:06 AM

Looks like a supplier issue. Not a big deal IMO.

simarddominic · 04-11-2015, 08:24 AM

Production date 05/2014. I think I'm out of this one !

Thescout13 · 04-11-2015, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Labeef

The range for the 3 series is 3/13/13-4/12/14.

My production date is 4/14. How do you know the exact day?

Run your vin through a BMW vin decoder and it will tell you the exact build date

Fast400 · 04-11-2015, 08:44 AM

Already happened to me...in the middle of the road the first day of ownership! I'm part of the statistics resulting in a recall

Production 12/13

Pentium · 04-11-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Fast400

Already happened to me...in the middle of the road the first day of ownership! I'm part of the statistics resulting in a recall

Production 12/13

Ouch!

I think BMW had enough recalls with fuel pumps already!

Who is this supplier!

TheBingoBalls · 04-11-2015, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fshubert

Wow. How long did it take to replace that pump? Anyone root-cause the problem? Is it manufacturing defect or design?

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Originally Posted by Pentium

Ouch!

I think BMW had enough recalls with fuel pumps already!

Who is this supplier!

It's not a BMW design, it's with the supplier - Bosch. Some Nissan's have the same problem with the same part and they have their own recall as well.

Bosch is a good supplier but they seem to suck at fuel pumps, spark plugs and DMTL modules.

professor_yo · 04-11-2015, 12:11 PM

Yup. Just got mine changed a week ago. Caused a complete drivetrain malfunction while I was racing on the highway. Lol

greekcs · 04-11-2015, 12:29 PM

9/14 build here. I'm sure they're doing this just as a precaution and that there have been very few, if any, failures. Just be glad BMW stepped up to plate and addressed a potentially dangerous issue, unlike some other car manufacturers.

E90Fleet · 04-11-2015, 12:36 PM

Its a Bosch issue, not BMW.
Totally unrelated to the E90 problems years ago.

Multiple manufacturers are affected, so far BMW and Nissan have issued recalls and more may follow,

E90Fleet · 04-11-2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ft1330

Can't find the low pressure fuel pump on Real OEM.

Its in the fuel tank

hangover · 04-11-2015, 12:48 PM

Bad fuel pumps, turbos, etc. on my 135i that I sold years ago. Nadda an issue with my NA 5.0 S550.

Blubaron79 · 04-11-2015, 12:49 PM

Oh. So 2015 3 series aren't affected?!!

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greekcs Major 773 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	9/14 build here. I'm sure they're doing this just as a precaution and that there have been very few, if any, failures. Just be glad BMW stepped up to plate and addressed a potentially dangerous issue, unlike some other car manufacturers. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Its a Bosch issue, not BMW. Totally unrelated to the E90 problems years ago. Multiple manufacturers are affected, so far BMW and Nissan have issued recalls and more may follow, __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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hangover Private First Class 20 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USofA iTrader: (0)	No more BMW for me thankfully Bad fuel pumps, turbos, etc. on my 135i that I sold years ago. Nadda an issue with my NA 5.0 S550.
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