Recent Recall on 2008 - 2013 BMW M3's?

lorinzo · 03-29-2016, 01:25 PM

Got this in the mail yesterday.

chucho1026 · 03-29-2016, 06:17 PM

I got my notice today. Wonder how long before we can get this fixed.

nobodyhere · 03-29-2016, 09:03 PM

also finally got my official letter in the mail. matches everyone else on the boards. (I'm in Southern California)

Looks like peeps out west will have to wait a while to get the official fix...

scrape1 · 03-30-2016, 08:44 PM

My father has a 2012, and he got the notice today. He is not pleased at all, in part because he already has an Acura dealer provided rental after his RDX was recalled last week.

The BMW dealership here is offering $65 per day for an Enterprise rental until part are available. Unfortunately, that means parking the M3 during the best part of the year to drive one. A Chevy Trax is quite a step down.

bkdore · 03-30-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by scrape1

The BMW dealership here is offering $65 per day for an Enterprise rental until part are available.

Interesting - is this offer for any car involved in the recall, just cars sold by them or just those under factory warranty?

scrape1 · 03-30-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bkdore

Interesting - is this offer for any car involved in the recall, just cars sold by them or just those under factory warranty?

Not sure about that. But the car is out of warranty as of February, though it was sold by them. I am under the impression BMWNA is covering the cost, and the dealer is just coordinating. Acura also provided a rental for the RDX until they get the parts in.

Ezio · 03-31-2016, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by N3_Gabe

Be careful guys. This airbag recall is not something to play with. I got in a car accident a year ago in a 2001 330i that had the Takata recall issued a week after the accident and that left my wife blind in 1 eye because of the force the airbag pushed out.

my god sorry to hear.

3Pedals_6Speeds · 03-31-2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by STooK

So does that mean even the ones on the BMW CPO website you can't purchase it? I'm really glad I got mine in December.

Dealers have been slow pulling recalled cars off the websites (bmwusa, autotrader, cars.com) I've been biding my time to buy a 2013 CPO E93 this year, and all of a sudden there are no cars available because of this. Not as bad as owning one and worrying about the safety, I know, but having planned this out last year to get the CPO behind this car, this throws things sideways. I have a car picked out, and the dealer has it set aside for me, but they can't sell, and may not be able to for over a year because the priority of which cars get replacement 1st is set by the NHTSA and it's older cars from most humid climates first.

Dealers are going to have VERY full parking lots of used BMWs 12 months from now.

B8bydesign · 03-31-2016, 07:57 AM

Got the letter in the mail yesterday as well, don't even own the car anymore though.

5.4 Shelby · 03-31-2016, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 3Pedals_6Speeds

Dealers have been slow pulling recalled cars off the websites (bmwusa, autotrader, cars.com) I've been biding my time to buy a 2013 CPO E93 this year, and all of a sudden there are no cars available because of this. Not as bad as owning one and worrying about the safety, I know, but having planned this out last year to get the CPO behind this car, this throws things sideways. I have a car picked out, and the dealer has it set aside for me, but they can't sell, and may not be able to for over a year because the priority of which cars get replacement 1st is set by the NHTSA and it's older cars from most humid climates first.

Dealers are going to have VERY full parking lots of used BMWs 12 months from now.

I'm in the same boat. waited too long for the right car at the right price.

The good news is, when the lots are full, the prices should be lower and the choices of color/options should be plentiful. I don't want to wait another year, but, may be forced to.

seanq · 03-31-2016, 03:55 PM

I got burned by this as well, my '13 e92m3 lease is up in 2 month and I wanted to buy. BMW said they will not sell and take the car.
I guess I will just have to wait for this thing to be over and then buy from the lots.

5.4 Shelby · 03-31-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by seanq

I got burned by this as well, my '13 e92m3 lease is up in 2 month and I wanted to buy. BMW said they will not sell and take the car.
I guess I will just have to wait for this thing to be over and then buy from the lots.

Take the car? I thought I saw somewhere that they were at least considering extending the lease. Maybe that was a different manufacturer?

At least make a deal with them to keep it for you on the dealer lot. Then make the deal when this is over.

Jaysea7 · 03-31-2016, 06:04 PM

I received mine over the weekend.
However, the letter stated that the part is out of stock. And will be notified when it is available. Same thing happened with my Honda. The dealer never contacted me as to the parts availability. I had to call them. I'm sure that BMW will be the same.

Beemdog · 03-31-2016, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.4 Shelby

Take the car? I thought I saw somewhere that they were at least considering extending the lease. Maybe that was a different manufacturer?

At least make a deal with them to keep it for you on the dealer lot. Then make the deal when this is over.

I know, right? So the lease contract has an "out" that allows them not to offer the car to the lessee at the residual value? Gotta read the fine print...

Flying Ace · 03-31-2016, 06:24 PM

I called BMWNA today regarding how they determine "high risk", and the answer I got was that they calculate total exposure and consider both where the car is currently registered in and where it was sold.

Basically, CSR said:
1. if the car was sold in a humid area (as they determine the area) and is still registered in that area, then it has highest priority.
2. if the car was sold in a humid area but is now registered in a low-humidity area, it has a medium priority
3. If a car was sold in a low humidity area and is still registered in a low humidity area, it has the lowest priority.

When asked how they discern cars in category #2, they weren't too specific, but said they consider estimated years in humid area vs low-humidity area to balance which car has a priority. So again, they may take past registration into consideration.

My two cars for example:
1. 2008 M3: Years 2008-10 in low humid, cold climate. Years 2010-2013 in a high humid and hot climate, and then years 2014-2015 is again in a low humidity area = 4 years of high humidity exposure.

2. 2012 X5, years 2012-14 in a high humidity, hot climate. 2015-2016 in a low humidity climate = 3 year of high humidity exposure.

My M3 and X5 would be similarily at risk. I got my initial letters for both cars on the same day.

MysticBlue · 03-31-2016, 07:34 PM

I would be interested to know how fine their geographic breakdown of high humidity and low humidity areas is. Is it by state or county or some other method? For instance, I bought my M3 in Portland, Oregon. I would think that would be considered a high humidity area. However I don't live there. I live in Eastern Oregon, which is semi-arid desert. Low humidity. If they just lump all of Oregon together, then I would think I would be pretty high priority. But if they break it down with more geographic detail, then probably not so high priority. If they knew that my car lived in a semi-heated garage in the semi-arid desert most of it's life, I would be put on the lowest priority. Well, I'm not gonna sweat it. I suppose when it's my turn, they'll send me another letter, whenever that may be.

kninjak · 03-31-2016, 07:53 PM

I got mine today it sucks but not much we can do but wait. I don't think it's a good idea not to drive it n e more.

GVIFlyer · 03-31-2016, 08:57 PM

Is anyone considering a class action suit based on denial of use?

buddalun · 03-31-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GVFlyer

Is anyone considering a class action suit based on denial of use?

Something to certainly consider.

eurodouche · 03-31-2016, 09:09 PM

I replaced my airbag a month ago I want my 700$ back

GRUESOM3 · 04-03-2016, 05:22 AM

I got the letter also.

Is it reasonable to ask the dealer to update to the latest ecu software as well while car is in, do you think they will do
It?

Bimmer28312 · 04-03-2016, 08:51 PM

Glad I found and read this article. I was actually in a vehicle accident on my e90 335xi which deployed all my airbags but didn't fully deploy my driver side. I was T-boned at 50-60mph. Anywho I was shopping around for a e92 M3 and have been having difficulties finding them on dealer lots. Makes sense now and also I'm curious if I have a case against malfunctioned airbag deployment

03-29-2016, 01:25 PM	#45
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03-29-2016, 06:17 PM	#46
chucho1026 Private 88 Rep 85 Posts Drives: e36 & e92 ///M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	I got my notice today. Wonder how long before we can get this fixed.
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03-29-2016, 09:03 PM	#47
nobodyhere Private 15 Rep 40 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	also finally got my official letter in the mail. matches everyone else on the boards. (I'm in Southern California) Looks like peeps out west will have to wait a while to get the official fix...
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03-30-2016, 08:44 PM	#48
scrape1 Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 229 Posts Drives: '14 228i M Sport, '04 X3 3.0i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	My father has a 2012, and he got the notice today. He is not pleased at all, in part because he already has an Acura dealer provided rental after his RDX was recalled last week. The BMW dealership here is offering $65 per day for an Enterprise rental until part are available. Unfortunately, that means parking the M3 during the best part of the year to drive one. A Chevy Trax is quite a step down.
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03-31-2016, 07:57 AM	#53
B8bydesign Lieutenant Colonel 680 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: '11 BMW M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Got the letter in the mail yesterday as well, don't even own the car anymore though. __________________ New: '11.5 e90 M3 \| DCT \| Space Gray/Novillo \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| ESS 625 \| BPM \| M Performance \| iPE \| BC Racing \| BPM \| iND \| LUX \| Volk \| Coby \| Recaro Sold: '11.5 e92 M3 \| DCT \| Mineral White/Novillo \| ZCP \| ZCV \| ZCW \| ZP2 \| M Performance \| ACM \| BPM \| iND \| Thule \| LUX \| Macht Schnell \| Broadway Static \| Rogue Engineering \| BBS \| Challenge \| Metak
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03-31-2016, 03:55 PM	#55
seanq Private 7 Rep 77 Posts Drives: '13 e92 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I got burned by this as well, my '13 e92m3 lease is up in 2 month and I wanted to buy. BMW said they will not sell and take the car. I guess I will just have to wait for this thing to be over and then buy from the lots.
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03-31-2016, 06:04 PM	#57
Jaysea7 Here to pick your brains! 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Upland, CA iTrader: (0)	Recall Notice I received mine over the weekend. However, the letter stated that the part is out of stock. And will be notified when it is available. Same thing happened with my Honda. The dealer never contacted me as to the parts availability. I had to call them. I'm sure that BMW will be the same.
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03-31-2016, 06:24 PM	#59
Flying Ace Lieutenant General 4985 Rep 11,891 Posts Drives: G05 45e, 997.1 & 991.1 GT3s Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (5)	I called BMWNA today regarding how they determine "high risk", and the answer I got was that they calculate total exposure and consider both where the car is currently registered in and where it was sold. Basically, CSR said: 1. if the car was sold in a humid area (as they determine the area) and is still registered in that area, then it has highest priority. 2. if the car was sold in a humid area but is now registered in a low-humidity area, it has a medium priority 3. If a car was sold in a low humidity area and is still registered in a low humidity area, it has the lowest priority. When asked how they discern cars in category #2, they weren't too specific, but said they consider estimated years in humid area vs low-humidity area to balance which car has a priority. So again, they may take past registration into consideration. My two cars for example: 1. 2008 M3: Years 2008-10 in low humid, cold climate. Years 2010-2013 in a high humid and hot climate, and then years 2014-2015 is again in a low humidity area = 4 years of high humidity exposure. 2. 2012 X5, years 2012-14 in a high humidity, hot climate. 2015-2016 in a low humidity climate = 3 year of high humidity exposure. My M3 and X5 would be similarily at risk. I got my initial letters for both cars on the same day. __________________ 22 Phytonic/Coffee X5 45e (CoVID-free) 08 Speed Yellow 911 GT3 Sharkwerks 12 AW/Cinnamon X5d Sports Pkg (retired) 14 AW/Beige M6GC ZCP, MPE, V2 steering wheel, vorsteiner (retired) 08 SSII/Black E90 M3 (retired)
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03-31-2016, 07:34 PM	#60
MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	I would be interested to know how fine their geographic breakdown of high humidity and low humidity areas is. Is it by state or county or some other method? For instance, I bought my M3 in Portland, Oregon. I would think that would be considered a high humidity area. However I don't live there. I live in Eastern Oregon, which is semi-arid desert. Low humidity. If they just lump all of Oregon together, then I would think I would be pretty high priority. But if they break it down with more geographic detail, then probably not so high priority. If they knew that my car lived in a semi-heated garage in the semi-arid desert most of it's life, I would be put on the lowest priority. Well, I'm not gonna sweat it. I suppose when it's my turn, they'll send me another letter, whenever that may be. __________________ M5C 20% tint, Xpel full front, partial sides and rear. Spacers, 15mm front, 12mm rear. Turner Motorsport Oil Cooler Guard. M3: Active Autowerke filter, Dinan underdrive pulley, Dinan full exhaust and software, 3.45 Differential, Springs, Brakes, Dinan/HRE wheels, 275/30-19 w/10mm spacer, 295/30-19 w/3mm spacer, painted front reflectors, 30% tint, Escort 8500i & Lidar Jammer, LUX H8 V5 halos, Euro rear foglights, 3M ClearBra.
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kninjak Private First Class 32 Rep 143 Posts Drives: MW 2012 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: houston iTrader: (0)	I got mine today it sucks but not much we can do but wait. I don't think it's a good idea not to drive it n e more.
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GVIFlyer Large Member 295 Rep 979 Posts Drives: '19 Porsche C2S Cab_M3 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Somewhere in the air. iTrader: (0)	Is anyone considering a class action suit based on denial of use?
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eurodouche Private 15 Rep 89 Posts Drives: a bike Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I replaced my airbag a month ago I want my 700$ back __________________ M3 Gusta
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04-03-2016, 05:22 AM	#65
GRUESOM3 Major 1092 Rep 1,318 Posts Drives: 3 NA cars and 1 Turbo car Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	I got the letter also. Is it reasonable to ask the dealer to update to the latest ecu software as well while car is in, do you think they will do It?
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04-03-2016, 08:51 PM	#66
Bimmer28312 Major 342 Rep 1,122 Posts Drives: BMW N55 335xi Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Glad I found and read this article. I was actually in a vehicle accident on my e90 335xi which deployed all my airbags but didn't fully deploy my driver side. I was T-boned at 50-60mph. Anywho I was shopping around for a e92 M3 and have been having difficulties finding them on dealer lots. Makes sense now and also I'm curious if I have a case against malfunctioned airbag deployment
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