Recall for E9x M3 (2011 Model Specifically)?

rg87 · 10-28-2012, 11:43 PM

I'm in the process of looking for a used E90 M3 (2009-2011). I've noticed that there is a recall for these E9x M3 years. However, I can't exactly pinpoint what the recall is for. I'd like to verify this so when I go to the dealership, I can check with them whether the recall has been addressed.

I've searched the forum about this topic, but have come up with few results. If any owners can clarify this for me I'd appreciate it. From what I've found, the recall for the E9x M3 (2009-2011) is a software update that must be done? Am I right? Or is the recall something else?

Sean05 · 10-29-2012, 12:59 AM

Havent heard of a recall for the e9x m3 i have an 08 and havent heard of anything

klammer · 10-29-2012, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

Havent heard of a recall for the e9x m3 i have an 08 and havent heard of anything

Agreed. Have an '11 and haven't heard a thing

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THE TECH · 10-29-2012, 08:01 AM

No recalls yet.

dmk08 · 10-29-2012, 08:21 AM

Yeah I've been looking at a lot of 2011s lately. All the CarFax say 'Ask your Dealer' under Factory Recalls but I asked my dealer and they said there were not any.

e1000 · 10-29-2012, 12:31 PM

Believe there's a recall on "emissions" for at least some 2011's.

DBH · 10-29-2012, 12:33 PM

No recalls on MY 2011 that I'm aware of.

ES_TRADER · 10-29-2012, 12:44 PM

Same here. 2011 and haven't received any recall letters

lorinzo · 10-29-2012, 01:30 PM

Not aware of any (2011 owner)

lhsa · 10-29-2012, 01:55 PM

There is a recall for certain 2011 e90 M3s. My late build e90 has it, but it's only an emissions label swap. Apparently the one on mine is wrong and I received a notice in the mail.

I'm not aware of any other recalls.

Mike van D · 10-29-2012, 03:23 PM

Just had it in the shop checking on a CA issue. Asked the SM who was in touch with Munich...no recalls or updates at this time.

sunsweet · 10-29-2012, 03:39 PM

I think you mean the DCT firmware update but that was not a recall just an upgrade. Only applies if you got the double clutch tranny.

These days manufacturers will reprogram your car to workaround post-production design issues if they can without your knowledge to avoid a costly recall even if that means the car is not going to perform at the edge of its advertised capability. There have been filed lawsuits of owners around bi-turbo bmw engines before. But no known problem yet with the NA E9x M3 !
Good luck F80...

Mr. ///M3 RD · 10-29-2012, 03:48 PM

No recalls that I am aware of ...

Besides, you should not worry with a 4 year warranty BMW will let you know

If you are getting a used one privately you should have it checked out at BMW if you are getting it from a BMW dealer then they will look after it for you if there was one.

TVMA Doc · 10-29-2012, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhsa

There is a recall for certain 2011 e90 M3s. My late build e90 has it, but it's only an emissions label swap. Apparently the one on mine is wrong and I received a notice in the mail.

I'm not aware of any other recalls.

Darn, you mean my late 2011 e90 ISN'T really an "SULEV"?

GIdriver · 10-29-2012, 06:25 PM

Nope, no recalls that I know of. Original owner of a 2011 E90 M3 here.

m3buckeye · 10-29-2012, 07:23 PM

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

MStar · 10-29-2012, 07:29 PM

OP you can always call BMW NA..give them the VIN and they can tell if there is a specific recall for the car

rg87 · 11-02-2012, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunsweet

I think you mean the DCT firmware update but that was not a recall just an upgrade. Only applies if you got the double clutch tranny.

These days manufacturers will reprogram your car to workaround post-production design issues if they can without your knowledge to avoid a costly recall even if that means the car is not going to perform at the edge of its advertised capability. There have been filed lawsuits of owners around bi-turbo bmw engines before. But no known problem yet with the NA E9x M3 !
Good luck F80...

After some searching, I did find that it was a recall having to do with DCT equipped cars. But there's nothing I can find to confirm it.

CarFax has never been reliable....fail!

Donbona · 11-02-2012, 06:17 AM

Not sure if you guys have heard about the M Cars getting stolen in minutes over here via key cloning and via obd port? Bmw has an update for this but it will probablybe cracked again

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-select-models

10-28-2012, 11:43 PM	#1
rg87 Lieutenant Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 499 iTrader: (1)	Recall for E9x M3 (2011 Model Specifically)? I'm in the process of looking for a used E90 M3 (2009-2011). I've noticed that there is a recall for these E9x M3 years. However, I can't exactly pinpoint what the recall is for. I'd like to verify this so when I go to the dealership, I can check with them whether the recall has been addressed. I've searched the forum about this topic, but have come up with few results. If any owners can clarify this for me I'd appreciate it. From what I've found, the recall for the E9x M3 (2009-2011) is a software update that must be done? Am I right? Or is the recall something else? __________________ '06 E90 330I // 6spd // M3 Style Full Body Kit // Simota CF CAI // 19'' Avant Garde M368 // Bilstein PSS9
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10-29-2012, 12:59 AM	#2
Sean05 Putcha ang ganda... Drives: 08 MR E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. Posts: 4,973 iTrader: (9)	Havent heard of a recall for the e9x m3 i have an 08 and havent heard of anything __________________

10-29-2012, 08:01 AM	#4
THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 11,906 iTrader: (39)	No recalls yet. __________________ Check us out on Facebook at BPMsportLabs

10-29-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
e1000 that's what SHE said! Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC Posts: 966 iTrader: (0)	Believe there's a recall on "emissions" for at least some 2011's. __________________

10-29-2012, 01:30 PM	#9
lorinzo Captain Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 627 iTrader: (0)	Not aware of any (2011 owner) __________________ \| 2011.75 M3 Sedan \| Le Mans Blue \| M-DCT \| ZC2 \| ZCP \| ZP3 \| Moonroof \| Enhanced Premium Sound \| Dinan free flow exhaust \| Dinan performance engine software \| Dinan underdrive pulley \| Dinan intake \| Dinan pedals \| Bimmian Ultimate LED interior \| Lux H8 V3 \| WeissLicht PY24W LED \| 20% tint \| IND reflectors \| IND front grills \| IND key hole cover \| IND hood vents \| IND M5 mirror covers \| Reus Systems audio upgrade \| Verstraβe shifter paddles \|

10-29-2012, 08:21 AM	#5
dmk08 ///Maniac Drives: e90 m3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 533 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 E90 [0.00]	Yeah I've been looking at a lot of 2011s lately. All the CarFax say 'Ask your Dealer' under Factory Recalls but I asked my dealer and they said there were not any.

10-29-2012, 12:33 PM	#7
DBH Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	No recalls on MY 2011 that I'm aware of.

10-29-2012, 12:44 PM	#8
ES_TRADER Colonel Drives: 328i, 335i, M3, 535i, X5, 36M Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OC Posts: 2,369 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 328i E92 [5.00] 2013 X5 [0.00] 2013 335i F30 [0.00] 1990 Toyota Previa [0.00] 1997 E36 M3 [5.00] 2011 E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 535i [0.00]	Same here. 2011 and haven't received any recall letters

10-29-2012, 01:55 PM	#10
lhsa Second Lieutenant Drives: kia Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	There is a recall for certain 2011 e90 M3s. My late build e90 has it, but it's only an emissions label swap. Apparently the one on mine is wrong and I received a notice in the mail. I'm not aware of any other recalls.

10-29-2012, 03:23 PM	#11
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	Just had it in the shop checking on a CA issue. Asked the SM who was in touch with Munich...no recalls or updates at this time. __________________ ...just enjoying life.

10-29-2012, 03:39 PM	#12
sunsweet Private Drives: '10 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: GA Posts: 64 iTrader: (0)	I think you mean the DCT firmware update but that was not a recall just an upgrade. Only applies if you got the double clutch tranny. These days manufacturers will reprogram your car to workaround post-production design issues if they can without your knowledge to avoid a costly recall even if that means the car is not going to perform at the edge of its advertised capability. There have been filed lawsuits of owners around bi-turbo bmw engines before. But no known problem yet with the NA E9x M3 ! Good luck F80...

10-29-2012, 03:48 PM	#13
Mr. ///M3 RD Major General Drives: M3 Summer & C350 4MATIC Winter Join Date: May 2010 Location: GTA, Ontario - Canada Posts: 7,551 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 Coupe e92 [3.00] 2011 Benz 350 4MATIC [1.00] 1969 Restored Merce ... [0.00] 1987 BMW 535is [0.50] Cars from the Past [1.50] The ///M3 Engine S65 [3.50]	No recalls that I am aware of ... Besides, you should not worry with a 4 year warranty BMW will let you know If you are getting a used one privately you should have it checked out at BMW if you are getting it from a BMW dealer then they will look after it for you if there was one. __________________ Cheers, Rolf-Dieter Life will take us to some interesting places, fortunately The ///M3 will too with a many of us know this very well ---> Click here for some good stuff I found

10-29-2012, 06:25 PM	#15
GIdriver Major Drives: 2011 SG/FR E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Time Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	Nope, no recalls that I know of. Original owner of a 2011 E90 M3 here. __________________ Akrapovic Evolution with Carbon Fiber tips \| Akra Evo ESS tune \| Dinan Pulley \| AA Green Filter \| iND Cosmetic Package (Color Matched Front Grilles/Reflectors/Side Gills) in Space Gray \| LUX H8 Angel Eyes.

10-29-2012, 07:23 PM	#16
m3buckeye will bring some beers Drives: Cayenne S, e93, Yukon XL Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kali Posts: 82 iTrader: (0)	http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallsearch.cfm

10-29-2012, 07:29 PM	#17
MStar Banned Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Here and there Posts: 290 iTrader: (0)	OP you can always call BMW NA..give them the VIN and they can tell if there is a specific recall for the car

11-02-2012, 06:17 AM	#19
Donbona Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK Posts: 1,661 iTrader: (0)	Not sure if you guys have heard about the M Cars getting stolen in minutes over here via key cloning and via obd port? Bmw has an update for this but it will probablybe cracked again http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-select-models __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,Evolve Supercharger ///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010

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