340i Recall

Malone · 01-21-2019, 11:13 AM

Just had contact from our dealer to say that the car is due a recall.

Only details the service department could provide is that it’s an ECU software update and shows as being a “preventative update”. No other details available.

Not sure if it’s B58 related, MPPSK related or just an across the board update.

Anyone else had a recall for this, or know any more specifics?!

I’ve been assured that it’s not going to affect the performance/disprupt the MPPSK software.......we shall see!!

Scaleybrat · 01-21-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Malone

Just had contqct from our dealer to say that the car is due a recall.

Only details the service department could provide is that it’s an ECU software update and shows as being a “preventative update”. No other details available.

Not sure if it’s B58 related, MPPSK related or just an across the board update.

Anyone else had a recall for this, or know any more specifics?!

I’ve been assured that it’s not going to affect the performance/disprupt the MPPSK software.......we shall see!!

News to me. Car was serviced 6 weeks ago and no mention of it then. When was the recall issued by BMW?

KCH1984 · 01-21-2019, 11:26 AM

Check over on babybmw - lots of M140i owners complaining that their cars have been in for software updates and they've lost some of the overrun crackle as a result. Chat was it had something to do with idle RPM being lowered to prevent premature engine wear - who knows!

If yours has the MPPK tune I'd be worried that it might come back quieter than your used to. Certainly on here some people have mentioned the later cars with MPPK didn't have the same "pops and bangs"

Malone · 01-21-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scaleybrat

News to me. Car was serviced 6 weeks ago and no mention of it then. When was the recall issued by BMW?

Got the phonecall at the end of last week and there was little info at that time, so I imagine within the last week

Malone · 01-21-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by KCH1984

Check over on babybmw - lots of M140i owners complaining that their cars have been in for software updates and they've lost some of the overrun crackle as a result. Chat was it had something to do with idle RPM being lowered to prevent premature engine wear - who knows!

If yours has the MPPK tune I'd be worried that it might come back quieter than your used to. Certainly on here some people have mentioned the later cars with MPPK didn't have the same "pops and bangs"

This is my concern - Ive read the posts on here from those with MPPSK who have had software updates while in for a service and found it quieter.

Booked in for 18th feb, so we shall see!!

ramparts · 01-21-2019, 12:09 PM

Be interested to know what isteps are effected

chris-c · 01-21-2019, 12:24 PM

My b58 isn't on the list and it pops, bangs and crackles like a war zone

RobUK · 01-21-2019, 01:11 PM

OP - see you're in West Sussex, is this Chandlers? Took them two goes to get the software right when they installed my MPPSK, so don't want anything that'll mess it up. The pops & crackles on overrun are outrageous

cfm56d7b · 01-21-2019, 01:24 PM

The dealer has a service bulletin from BMW. Can you ask the service department for SIB number?

Malone · 01-21-2019, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RobUK

OP - see you're in West Sussex, is this Chandlers? Took them two goes to get the software right when they installed my MPPSK, so don't want anything that'll mess it up. The pops & crackles on overrun are outrageous

Yeah, Chandlers Brighton. They installed the MPPSK no problem (except the usual bracket rattle!). I do smile to myself at the pops, crackles and the odd gunshot, so they better not dissapear - as far as I’m concerned they’re part and parcel of what I paid for in the MPPSK, so if they go, I’ll be kicking up a fuss!! - I need to hold on to my inner boy-racer

scotgc · 01-21-2019, 02:46 PM

Had my car serviced today and they said there was no recall for my non MPPSK car.

Kal101 · 01-21-2019, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Malone

Yeah, Chandlers Brighton. They installed the MPPSK no problem (except the usual bracket rattle!). I do smile to myself at the pops, crackles and the odd gunshot, so they better not dissapear - as far as I’m concerned they’re part and parcel of what I paid for in the MPPSK, so if they go, I’ll be kicking up a fuss!! - I need to hold on to my inner boy-racer

So here’s a question

If the software update is only to “ cure” the pops etc do the dealers have a right to tamper with your car ?

After all you’ve paid for it so do the Fuerhers at BMW have the authority/right to alter settings?

Rhino at Work · 01-22-2019, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by scotgc

Had my car serviced today and they said there was no recall for my non MPPSK car.

Yet curiously I booked a service for mine (non MPPSK) last week and they said there is an outstanding recall item to be done.

Skyhigh · 01-22-2019, 02:10 AM

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1574409

WTruter · 01-22-2019, 02:11 AM

Interesting. I've got mppsk but not had any all or notification of any recall. Using DVLA site, also shows no outstanding recalls.

scotgc · 01-22-2019, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhino at Work

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Originally Posted by scotgc

Had my car serviced today and they said there was no recall for my non MPPSK car.

Yet curiously I booked a service for mine (non MPPSK) last week and they said there is an outstanding recall item to be done.

Did they say what the recall is for ?

Malone · 01-22-2019, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by WTruter

Interesting. I've got mppsk but not had any all or notification of any recall. Using DVLA site, also shows no outstanding recalls.

I believe DVLA site only lists safety recalls.

Hooded · 01-22-2019, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Malone

I believe DVLA site only lists safety recalls.

Even then It can take months to show up on there.

HighlandPete · 01-22-2019, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal101

So here’s a question

If the software update is only to “ cure” the pops etc do the dealers have a right to tamper with your car ?

After all you’ve paid for it so do the Fuerhers at BMW have the authority/right to alter settings?

If the engine is at risk of potential damage, as the relevant SIB recall suggests, I'm sure they have every right to recall, if the warranty is likely to be compromised.

The other SIB suggests the exhaust issue may also need a revision, for consistency or correction of function, (Sport/Sport+).

Rhino at Work · 01-22-2019, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by scotgc

Did they say what the recall is for ?

They just said it was a software update.

HighlandPete · 01-22-2019, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhino at Work

They just said it was a software update.

From the SIB on the other linked thread, that is essentially what it is, an engine 'protection' measure.

Wills2 · 01-22-2019, 05:16 AM

They'll be lowering the power and torque and reducing pops and crackles to save you all looking like chavs.

01-21-2019, 11:13 AM	#1
Malone Captain 290 Rep 702 Posts Drives: 340i Touring Shadow Ed. MPPSK Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Sussex iTrader: (0)	340i Recall - ECU software Just had contact from our dealer to say that the car is due a recall. Only details the service department could provide is that it’s an ECU software update and shows as being a “preventative update”. No other details available. Not sure if it’s B58 related, MPPSK related or just an across the board update. Anyone else had a recall for this, or know any more specifics?! I’ve been assured that it’s not going to affect the performance/disprupt the MPPSK software.......we shall see!! __________________ Current: 340i Touring Shadow Edition MPPSK Previous (Noteworthy!): M135i, F20 125i, Smart Brabus ForFour, Mitsi Evo 4, Honda Integra Type R DC2 Last edited by Malone; 01-21-2019 at 11:41 AM..
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KCH1984 Major 950 Rep 1,446 Posts Drives: Tesla Model Y LR Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Check over on babybmw - lots of M140i owners complaining that their cars have been in for software updates and they've lost some of the overrun crackle as a result. Chat was it had something to do with idle RPM being lowered to prevent premature engine wear - who knows! If yours has the MPPK tune I'd be worried that it might come back quieter than your used to. Certainly on here some people have mentioned the later cars with MPPK didn't have the same "pops and bangs" __________________ Gone: G05 X5 40d M Sport, F15 X5 30d M Sport, F30 330d xDrive, F21 M135i, E87 123d
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chris-c Lieutenant Colonel 901 Rep 1,801 Posts Drives: F31 340i RWD Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	My b58 isn't on the list and it pops, bangs and crackles like a war zone
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WTruter First Lieutenant 101 Rep 322 Posts Drives: F30 340i W/MPPSK Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South West Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Interesting. I've got mppsk but not had any all or notification of any recall. Using DVLA site, also shows no outstanding recalls.
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Wills2 Barge driver 8656 Rep 12,425 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They'll be lowering the power and torque and reducing pops and crackles to save you all looking like chavs. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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