2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
 

2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 BMW 5-Series (F10) Forums Regional Forums UK VANOS recall
Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      09-17-2014, 09:59 AM   #1
Jon D
Brigadier General
Jon D's Avatar
Scotland
219
Rep
3,016
Posts

Drives: 2022 840d
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Scotland

iTrader: (0)

VANOS recall

Just had a call from my dealer telling me that BMW have issued a warranty recall concerning the VANOS on my F12 640i. There have been cases of internal oil leakage which affects camshaft movement. The recall is to check for leakage and, if any is found, they'll replace the unit FOC.
I'm posting this here because, AFAIK, the 535i has the same engine (N55).
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2014, 10:05 AM   #2
xenon
Major General
xenon's Avatar
England
1385
Rep
8,062
Posts

Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Coventry

iTrader: (0)

S54 all over again....
__________________
Ian
Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport
Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
Appreciate 0
      09-17-2014, 10:10 AM   #3
Jon D
Brigadier General
Jon D's Avatar
Scotland
219
Rep
3,016
Posts

Drives: 2022 840d
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Scotland

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by xenon View Post
S54 all over again....
That might well be so, but if it's covered under warranty I don't see a major problem.
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2014, 01:26 PM   #4
faz
Second Lieutenant
United_States
21
Rep
287
Posts

Drives: 2023 X5 x40i, 2018 330i F30
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bay area, CA

iTrader: (0)

I have two cars with this engine that are affected by the recall: 2011 x5 and 2011 535i.

Two days ago I dropped of the X5 and picked it up yesterday. All sounded and worked well before, and did the same after.

I have made an appt to have my 535i worked on in a couple of weeks.
Appreciate 0
      10-16-2014, 07:02 PM   #5
psyxologos
Second Lieutenant
7
Rep
203
Posts

Drives: E46 330 ci SE, F11 530d SE
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

iTrader: (0)

I have not heard anything yet. is this a US recall or does this affect Europe sold cars too?
Appreciate 0
      10-18-2014, 04:29 PM   #6
HighlandPete
Lieutenant General
6659
Rep
15,858
Posts

Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Scotland, Highland Region

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jon D View Post
Just had a call from my dealer telling me that BMW have issued a warranty recall concerning the VANOS on my F12 640i. There have been cases of internal oil leakage which affects camshaft movement. The recall is to check for leakage and, if any is found, they'll replace the unit FOC.
I'm posting this here because, AFAIK, the 535i has the same engine (N55).
I've just had the "product enhancement" (recall) notification from my garage, it's for my July 2011 build 535i touring (wagon). Booked in for Tuesday while the car is already in the garage for the 'oil monitoring' failure.

HighlandPete
Appreciate 0
      10-20-2014, 05:39 PM   #7
faz
Second Lieutenant
United_States
21
Rep
287
Posts

Drives: 2023 X5 x40i, 2018 330i F30
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Bay area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Sorry I didn't notice this was a UK regional forum, I came across this thread with a search so I replied to it.

Not sure why this would be a US only recall (would they use different bolts for engines in UK?) In any case, a call to your local BMW dealership should clear things out for you. Better safe than sorry, I guess, and all it takes is a phone call.
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:28 AM.




5post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST