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?

Grail05 · 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

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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.

V8FunNaturally · 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

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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

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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 48 Rep 513 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA 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?
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	Havent heard of a recall for the e9x m3 i have an 08 and havent heard of anything __________________
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7316 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	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.
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10-29-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
e1000 that's what SHE said! 75 Rep 1,163 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	Believe there's a recall on "emissions" for at least some 2011's. __________________
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DBH First Lieutenant 3 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	No recalls on MY 2011 that I'm aware of.
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10-29-2012, 01:55 PM	#10
lhsa Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 255 Posts Drives: kia Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW 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.
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Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany 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.
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V8FunNaturally Banned 55 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: Regensburg Factory E92M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NA 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...
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GIdriver Major 68 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: 2014 E63 AMG-S Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Somewhere in Time iTrader: (0)	Nope, no recalls that I know of. Original owner of a 2011 E90 M3 here. __________________ 2014 E63 AMG-S 2012 C63 AMG (P31) - gone 2011 E90 M3 FBO - gone
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MStar Banned 6 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Here and there 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
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK 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,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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