Airbag Recall

banditM3 · 06-16-2016, 09:48 AM

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone in the Charlotte area has had their airbag replaced under the recall yet. This wasn't really a concern of mine until last week when my M became my daily driver since I no longer have a company car anymore.

Thanks.

Danny_K · 06-16-2016, 10:29 AM

Last notice i got in the mail said parts are not available yet. Anyone know differently?

RD1M3 · 06-16-2016, 02:07 PM

I have not received anything other than the initial notice regarding the recall. Not sure when parts will be available.

fitzbane · 06-17-2016, 12:22 PM

When I was at crown BMW (greensboro) they said they still don't even know when the parts will start coming. Service advisor said it won't be before 4th quarter, and that they will contact us when they can schedule.

yaroshevsky · 12-10-2016, 07:10 PM

Bump.
Hey guys, do you have any updates?

I'm looking to buy my first M3 and most of the cars on the market have these open recall, so I'm wondering you guys solved that and how long was that? Don't want to buy a car and put in a garage for several months until dealer finds the parts...

Thanks in advance!

rantarM3 · 12-13-2016, 02:30 PM

I finally got my airbag replaced last week (2011 M3 - Florida). It took 8 months to get the part in although I was given a "loaner" for the duration.

bigdaddycane · 01-06-2017, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

I finally got my airbag replaced last week (2011 M3 - Florida). It took 8 months to get the part in although I was given a "loaner" for the duration.

Holy Sh*t, how did you pull that off?!?!?

kscarrol · 01-06-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Holy Sh*t, how did you pull that off?!?!?

Key word was loaner! BMW paying for a loaner car = move to the front of the line for new airbag.

Three Pedal Steve · 01-06-2017, 07:49 PM

This current air bag recall is the temporary fix. Installs a new Takata unit. Sometime in late 2017 or 2018 there will be a second recall to install yet another air bag- this one completely redesigned and tested by BMW. I believe this will apply to hundreds of thousands of other BMWs also.

elm3 · 01-12-2017, 08:58 AM

Mine gets replaced this Saturday. It is VIN dependent, so they will order per VIN. Make sure that you get with your SA to let him know that they have to order one for you.

rantarM3 · 01-17-2017, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Three Pedal Steve

This current air bag recall is the temporary fix. Installs a new Takata unit. Sometime in late 2017 or 2018 there will be a second recall to install yet another air bag- this one completely redesigned and tested by BMW. I believe this will apply to hundreds of thousands of other BMWs also.

I was told the opposite by BMW NA and the dealer, namely that the airbag that was installed was the "final fix." It seems inconsistent information is being provided to owners by BMW, leaving us all with doubt.

kscarrol · 01-18-2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by rantarM3

I was told the opposite by BMW NA and the dealer, namely that the airbag that was installed was the "final fix." It seems inconsistent information is being provided to owners by BMW, leaving us all with doubt.

Indeed!

I spoke w/ BMWUSA a few weeks ago and was told that most cars being fixed were a temporary fix. They said I could go ahead and get it done and then get the final fix later in 2017, both on their dime. I'm just waiting...

rdoctor · 01-27-2017, 09:24 AM

This whole "final fix" thing might explain why my 09 is still waiting for an airbag. Maybe they stopped putting in the "temporary" airbags to save money? My car has lived it's entire life in FL and SC.

k3silk · 01-27-2017, 09:47 AM

I had to argue for over an hour to get BMW NA to ship an airbag to my local dealer. I was told that it should arrive in 2 weeks and to drop my car off. Nobody has said anything about a loaner vehicle like others have posted in the past. BMW NA told me that because my car was not an FL,CA,TX car that my car is probably perfectly fine. I told them I do not care what she thought and that I was the one paying and driving the car. We will see what happens.

06-16-2016, 09:48 AM	#1
banditM3 Private 15 Rep 69 Posts Drives: 13 F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Airbag Recall Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone in the Charlotte area has had their airbag replaced under the recall yet. This wasn't really a concern of mine until last week when my M became my daily driver since I no longer have a company car anymore. Thanks.
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06-16-2016, 10:29 AM	#2
Danny_K Private First Class 27 Rep 127 Posts Drives: E90 M Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Last notice i got in the mail said parts are not available yet. Anyone know differently?
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RD1M3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '11 JZB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	I have not received anything other than the initial notice regarding the recall. Not sure when parts will be available. __________________ '11 Jerez Black DCT E92 M3 - IND \| MPE \| KW HAS \| Forgestar F14 \| Mode Carbon V1 FRP
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fitzbane Private 12 Rep 83 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Raleigh iTrader: (3)	When I was at crown BMW (greensboro) they said they still don't even know when the parts will start coming. Service advisor said it won't be before 4th quarter, and that they will contact us when they can schedule.
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yaroshevsky Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW 5 GT, BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Bump. Hey guys, do you have any updates? I'm looking to buy my first M3 and most of the cars on the market have these open recall, so I'm wondering you guys solved that and how long was that? Don't want to buy a car and put in a garage for several months until dealer finds the parts... Thanks in advance!
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12-13-2016, 02:30 PM	#6
rantarM3 Captain 205 Rep 729 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (3)	I finally got my airbag replaced last week (2011 M3 - Florida). It took 8 months to get the part in although I was given a "loaner" for the duration.
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Three Pedal Steve Captain 875 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 coupe' 6mt Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Under a Waterfall in Highlands NC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [0.00]	This current air bag recall is the temporary fix. Installs a new Takata unit. Sometime in late 2017 or 2018 there will be a second recall to install yet another air bag- this one completely redesigned and tested by BMW. I believe this will apply to hundreds of thousands of other BMWs also. __________________ memories: '71 2002 (new), '72 Bavaria, '74 2002tii, '00 540i Sport
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01-12-2017, 08:58 AM	#10
elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	Mine gets replaced this Saturday. It is VIN dependent, so they will order per VIN. Make sure that you get with your SA to let him know that they have to order one for you. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
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rdoctor Lieutenant 168 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: SC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	This whole "final fix" thing might explain why my 09 is still waiting for an airbag. Maybe they stopped putting in the "temporary" airbags to save money? My car has lived it's entire life in FL and SC. __________________ 991.1 GT3 SOLD: e92 M3 6MT, Jet Black/Black Dinan: Software Tune \| CF Intake \| Exhaust \| Pulley Kit \| Stage 1 Suspension \| Pedals /// BBS e88 18x9.5 et19; 18x10.5 et19 on PS4 265/285 /// Lux Angel Eyes
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k3silk Banned 147 Rep 1,103 Posts Drives: 11 M3 & 14 M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: M.D iTrader: (6)	I had to argue for over an hour to get BMW NA to ship an airbag to my local dealer. I was told that it should arrive in 2 weeks and to drop my car off. Nobody has said anything about a loaner vehicle like others have posted in the past. BMW NA told me that because my car was not an FL,CA,TX car that my car is probably perfectly fine. I told them I do not care what she thought and that I was the one paying and driving the car. We will see what happens.
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