coolant injection line

ST808 · 11-10-2022, 02:00 PM

I have a 2017 430I, first time owning a BMW, converted from Benz owner. Received a recall/factory repair letter a while back indicating a possible problem with collant injection line with this model and year and to come in and BMW will fix for free. I had no indication of low coolant.

Car has just under 48K miles. I had no indication of coolant leak until last week. When light came on, I remembered the letter and scheduled for the repair. Then I bought coolant, refilled the coolant over the weekend. I drove perhaps a total of 20 miles after refilling the coolant. Over the weekend, while running an errand -less than 10 miles car went into limp mode- saying high engine temp, overheating. I pulled over waited and then re-started the engine and went home. Following day drove to the dealership, Same thing happened. Dealership called said they saw the coolant injection line issue fixed it but the overheating caused engine damage and I would need a new engine with a qoute of 21k and they would not cover it as it was out of warranty. I called BMW USA and they denied coverage as well. It is shocking to me the price tag and BMW refusal to cover. The broken coolant line is the cause of my engine damage in my opinion. I am just at a loss as to next steps and thought this community would have some good suggestions. Thanks in advance.

thejeremyman9 · 11-10-2022, 06:07 PM

This is N55 engine section, might want to try your engine section or general forums.

TBH though, you drove when you knew there was an issue, so it kinda seems like your fault? Did they actually say what the engine damage was?

cch081782 · 10-23-2023, 01:31 PM

I have the same issue. I was told by the dealership that it would be ok to drive the car.

Have you found any solution to your problem? I need help because I am still paying for a car that I can not drive.

Orion4 · 10-24-2023, 08:13 PM

Do you have anything in writing/hardcopy/email from that service department and/or the name/date/time of the individual that told you that it was OK to drive? Did they mention any limitations or care that you needed to follow until repaired? Without this type of information, it may be difficult to "prove your case."

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Originally Posted by cch081782

I have the same issue. I was told by the dealership that it would be ok to drive the car.

Have you found any solution to your problem? I need help because I am still paying for a car that I can not drive.

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ST808 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2017 430I Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	coolant injection line - engine damage I have a 2017 430I, first time owning a BMW, converted from Benz owner. Received a recall/factory repair letter a while back indicating a possible problem with collant injection line with this model and year and to come in and BMW will fix for free. I had no indication of low coolant. Car has just under 48K miles. I had no indication of coolant leak until last week. When light came on, I remembered the letter and scheduled for the repair. Then I bought coolant, refilled the coolant over the weekend. I drove perhaps a total of 20 miles after refilling the coolant. Over the weekend, while running an errand -less than 10 miles car went into limp mode- saying high engine temp, overheating. I pulled over waited and then re-started the engine and went home. Following day drove to the dealership, Same thing happened. Dealership called said they saw the coolant injection line issue fixed it but the overheating caused engine damage and I would need a new engine with a qoute of 21k and they would not cover it as it was out of warranty. I called BMW USA and they denied coverage as well. It is shocking to me the price tag and BMW refusal to cover. The broken coolant line is the cause of my engine damage in my opinion. I am just at a loss as to next steps and thought this community would have some good suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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thejeremyman9 Major General 4380 Rep 7,624 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2019 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	This is N55 engine section, might want to try your engine section or general forums. TBH though, you drove when you knew there was an issue, so it kinda seems like your fault? Did they actually say what the engine damage was?
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cch081782 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 430i Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Lilesville NC iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue. I was told by the dealership that it would be ok to drive the car. Have you found any solution to your problem? I need help because I am still paying for a car that I can not drive.
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