Recent Recall on 2008 - 2013 BMW M3's?

[chamba002]

I got the recall notice on my e90 335 and e92 m3. Im still going to drive the cars though.

[seanq]

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.

Yeah, they extended me for 2 month. I'll try to strike a deal with them to be able to buy the car when this is fixed but I also figure there will be a wide availability of e92s sitting in dealer lots, hopefully it will drive the prices down.

[MTrezzz]

Originally Posted by seanq

Yeah, they extended me for 2 month. I'll try to strike a deal with them to be able to buy the car when this is fixed but I also figure there will be a wide availability of e92s sitting in dealer lots, hopefully it will drive the prices down.

Lol I just extended my lease and only have 1 month remaining = (

I wanted to buy this car but I don't have a clue if I can without them fixing the issues and i'm not 100% feeling good about them taking apart my car either.

[seanq]

Originally Posted by MTrezzz

Lol I just extended my lease and only have 1 month remaining = (

I wanted to buy this car but I don't have a clue if I can without them fixing the issues and i'm not 100% feeling good about them taking apart my car either.

No, you will not be able to buy the car until this is fixed, it's illegal for BMW to sell them until. I checked with BMW Financial hq.

[ZEEM3R]

Don't have an M3 anymore (lease ended), but I got a letter anyway.

[MTrezzz]

Originally Posted by seanq

No, you will not be able to buy the car until this is fixed, it's illegal for BMW to sell them until. I checked with BMW Financial hq.

Yup I just called as well and extended my lease for 1 year! plus they decreased my payment by $200.00! ! !

[Flying Ace]

The NHTSA site says this...

Currently BMW has:
6,716 (1.8%) Driver-side Air Bags Repaired

BMW has delayed completion:


Proposed New Priority Group Timelines (paragraph 39)
Priority Group 1 August 31, 2016
Priority Group 2 February 28, 2017
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2017
Proposed new Remedy Completion Target Deadlines (paragraph 40)
Priority Group 1 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 2 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 4 May31, 2020

[TVMA Doc]

Originally Posted by Agent-GHQ

Well shit did anyone get a recall notice yet?

I just did. It seems legit.

[Amirsm3]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

The NHTSA site says this...

Currently BMW has:
6,716 (1.8%) Driver-side Air Bags Repaired

BMW has delayed completion:


Proposed New Priority Group Timelines (paragraph 39)
Priority Group 1 August 31, 2016
Priority Group 2 February 28, 2017
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2017
Proposed new Remedy Completion Target Deadlines (paragraph 40)
Priority Group 1 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 2 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 4 May31, 2020

Since I'm in a low humidity area, I'm assuming my M3 is low priority. 2018....jesus

[ksa]

Okay this is a little messed up...

Does anyone know if this is affecting Canadian cars as well? I tried my VIN in that link that was posted on the first page and got this;

"An error occurred with your request. BMW of North America, LLC does not recognize your VIN. Please contact BMW of North America, LLC by phone at 1-800-525-7417 for recall information about your vehicle."

I don't get it...does my car not even exist in the database or does need the recall...so confused.

[Candide13]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

The NHTSA site says this...

Currently BMW has:
6,716 (1.8%) Driver-side Air Bags Repaired

BMW has delayed completion:


Proposed New Priority Group Timelines (paragraph 39)
Priority Group 1 August 31, 2016
Priority Group 2 February 28, 2017
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2017
Proposed new Remedy Completion Target Deadlines (paragraph 40)
Priority Group 1 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 2 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 3 May 31, 2018
Priority Group 4 May31, 2020

Hmm, priority group 1 must be vehicles on dealer lots

[Hi Rev V8]

I received the same message from BMW North America. I guess the Canadian spec cars don't exist!!

[5.4 Shelby]

I find this very interesting:

MARCH 24

BMW has informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it will be unable to meet its March 31 deadline to acquire a sufficient supply of remedy parts for one of the Takata inflators under recall, as required by the November 3, 2015, Coordinated Remedy Order. The alternate inflator that BMW’s supplier had developed to replace the defective Takata PSDI-4 driver-side air bag inflator failed during recent testing. In order to ensure that unsafe air bag inflators are replaced with safe ones, NHTSA is requiring BMW to acquire a sufficient supply no later than August 31, 2016, as detailed in this amendment. NHTSA's priority continues to be ensuring that unsafe air bag inflators are replaced with safe ones.

[TWiTCHY]

Anyone know if the recall still applies to the electronic performance steering wheels V1 and V2?

[ksa]

Originally Posted by Hi Rev V8

I received the same message from BMW North America. I guess the Canadian spec cars don't exist!!

So perhaps the recall is just for american cars then?

[UPSROD]

They are being sent out in accordance with the U.S.DOT by the United States government....has nothing to do with Canada. You should get one from Canada.

[ksa]

Would be nice to have a database somewhere we can check our cars too. Until there is any news I guess I'll just assume there's nothing wrong.

[M3 Number 86]

I got my key read at service center and recall. I'm going to remove the airbag at the track tomorrow. Prob just buy a momo steering wheel in the meantime.

[buddalun]

Originally Posted by ksa

Would be nice to have a database somewhere we can check our cars too. Until there is any news I guess I'll just assume there's nothing wrong.

Have you tried running your VIN through the NHTSA database? I realize your car is Canadian, but it may pop up. Just a thought.

Link:

https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/

[DemolitionJim]

Originally Posted by buddalun

Have you tried running your VIN through the NHTSA database? I realize your car is Canadian, but it may pop up. Just a thought.

Link:

https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/

Waiting on the dealership to call me to go in. I'm on the "list of recall service" after getting my notice and calling to make an appointment.

[Ggeezer]

Originally Posted by ksa

Would be nice to have a database somewhere we can check our cars too. Until there is any news I guess I'll just assume there's nothing wrong.

No recalls for Canadian vehicles yet. You can check Transport Canada's website for all recalls related to a specific model and year of vehicles.

One note to keep in mind is that they group the M3 with 3-series.

As a side note, although BMWNA has "North America" in its name, they only operate in the US. if you have any Canada specific questions on Canadian vehicles, you should consult with BMW Canada.

[hpapad01]

Originally Posted by TWiTCHY

Anyone know if the recall still applies to the electronic performance steering wheels V1 and V2?

It should apply. The issue is the airbag itself not the steering wheel regardless if the steering wheel is OEM or the Performance. When the steering was changed from OEM to Performance they just moved the airbag module from one to the other. That's what I did with mine.