BMW Announces Voluntary N54 Engine (HPFP) and X5 Recall

E92murdered · 10-26-2010, 04:54 PM

sorry kind of confused. if i have no previous problems with fuel pump.. could i get a service to replace the fuel pump or just a software update?

marvinp · 10-26-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E92murdered

sorry kind of confused. if i have no previous problems with fuel pump.. could i get a service to replace the fuel pump or just a software update?

You may soon get a letter from BMW asking you to get an appt. at the dealer as soon as possible to have your HPFP replaced and/or the software update.

mkoesel · 10-26-2010, 04:58 PM

I don't understand how this validates your "Shame on ABC" comments.

And no, this probably won't harm BMW, but that is not what effected owners want. We just want a fix. Toyota was basically forced into doing a recall once their issues became public. This exposure of BMW's problems might cause the same as well. Of maybe not, but I don't what is shameful about calling out a company for a known issue that needs to be addressed.

And your last sentence about them fixing the issue eventually will be considered laughable by many here. They are not going to spend tons of money on a real fix unless they are forced to. We've seen what, six different band-aids that have done nothing - the problems remain.

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Originally Posted by David1

I must be getting to realistic in my older age. Most of the general public can give a rats ass about this especially since it is a "BMW" Did the public care about Toyota's woes that were blown out of proportion? Nope, Toyota is doing just fine. This will not harm BMW in any way shape or form. Have a car brake is part of owning a car. I get a car to drive when I bring it in, car is fixed and pick it up. Pump is covered for 10 years and I expect it to brake. Lets be realistic here. I have more issues with my 09 X5 than to worry about this fuel pump issue that they will figure out sooner or later.

E92murdered · 10-26-2010, 05:04 PM

thanks my car is actually at the dealer now for service ill ask my SA and update you guys.

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Originally Posted by marvinp

You may soon get a letter from BMW asking you to get an appt. at the dealer as soon as possible to have your HPFP replaced and/or the software update.

oasis3582 · 10-26-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by David1

I must be getting to realistic in my older age. Most of the general public can give a rats ass about this especially since it is a "BMW" Did the public care about Toyota's woes that were blown out of proportion? Nope, Toyota is doing just fine. This will not harm BMW in any way shape or form. Have a car brake is part of owning a car. I get a car to drive when I bring it in, car is fixed and pick it up. Pump is covered for 10 years and I expect it to brake. Lets be realistic here. I have more issues with my 09 X5 than to worry about this fuel pump issue that they will figure out sooner or later.

Toyota is doing just fine?? Toyota is still pushing product because they are offering unprecedented incentives. Camrys et al have almost NEVER been offered with 0% financing, and now they have almost all their cars with that offer. Think again.

vasillalov · 10-26-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marcw

The official BMW announcement can be downloaded from here http://abcnews.go.com/images/TheLaw/...FP_Recall.docx. It's a Microsoft Word document.

Thanks! I found the official press release from BMW Group:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/press...tem=node__2222

datbimmerdoe · 10-26-2010, 05:30 PM

good news though.

griffon252 · 10-26-2010, 06:51 PM

Just saw it on the TV! BMW issues a recall, can the HPFP finally be fixed for good??? Full video/article below:

http://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/bmw-adm...ry?id=11968495

BTM · 10-26-2010, 06:53 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447263
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447187
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447278
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=447256
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=445598

kushtrim · 10-26-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JIM E92

This has been blown WAY out of proportion by greedy lawyers and the media. I'd be willing to wager that there is not even a single physical injury caused by this? BMW has been honoring the warranty and has been paying for the repairs since this whole time, and have gone beyond by extending the warranty. That is already more than they are offering in other countries. What a bunch of litigious bitches we are.

+1.

325high · 10-26-2010, 06:54 PM

hahaha

griffon252 · 10-26-2010, 06:56 PM

haha yeah I acted a lil off the hip there, just got a call from a buddy who saw it tonight, didn't see it in this forum, and posted it. :/ Was about to edit my post, i'll take the flames now.

TheRedBaron · 10-26-2010, 07:06 PM

technik330 · 10-26-2010, 07:07 PM

K thanks bye-

E92-Lighting · 10-26-2010, 07:11 PM

well, it was bound to happen one day

John 070 · 10-26-2010, 07:12 PM

This will be a HBS case study in corporate greed and irresponsibility. You'd think that only an American co. could be so greedy. Now they will pay--their corporate image is worth so much more than the $$$ to do what's right. But Germans have a history of not doing what's right.

Cooper35 · 10-26-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

Hmm..

My HPFP went out when I had ~3500 miles on the clock.

I'm now at 29,000 with no issues since (knock on wood). Do I want a change? *shrug*

I've got a scheduled service coming up anyway... looks like I'll need to book a rental.

New HPFP
New Taillight assemblies
Sqeaky ass brakes
Oil Change

Leaving the dealership, I'll now have.

New HPFP + software flash (probobly resulting in loss of power)
New Taillight assemblies (mine currently don't have problems, but they'll probobly f' something up while they are replacing them)
Squeaky ass brakes (because they can't replicate the problem)
Oil change (Where they'll dump oil all over my exhaust manifold again)

Oh, and I almost forgot... A freshly swirled up paint job that'll ruin my winter detail after they have some retard wash my car with the same wash mit he just used to clean my wheels.

Cynical yes. Do I have reason to be. Absolutely.

your squeeky brakes are just because the plastic part of the sensor is hitting the rotor. bmw has a sib for it to replace the pad and sensor.

PeteW84 · 10-26-2010, 07:15 PM

fatjoez · 10-26-2010, 07:24 PM

What about Australia/New Zealand.
The cars are exactly the same even built in USA so when will they get recalled?

techlogik · 10-26-2010, 07:43 PM

Yeah, just what we need, another 50 threads about this today.

cdeslandes · 10-26-2010, 08:37 PM

Those of you who have gotten the software update (BMWorNOTHING, Fortbimmer, etc.), did you notice any loss of performance after the update?

x5m power · 10-26-2010, 08:46 PM

Volkswagen of America has recalled about 10,000 cars in the usa for faulty mechatronic units in the DSG trans gear box due to shifting problems. These units are about $2000.00 a piece all manufactures have problems. Vw was on GMA also calling it the "flash of death" on the MFI causing a sudden lost of power also. Its was a temp sensor in the DSG gear box. The dam public over reacts to a situation all the time. If there are no injuries a manufacter is less likely to issue a major recall unless someone complains to a major media outlet like GMA............ Its all about the cost to the auto companies

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