[Subydayo]

I haven't seen a post about it here yet, so please correct me if I'm wrong.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...=bimmerist.com

Safety Recall
23V-707
VANOS
Model Year 2010-2013
BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series
BMW X1, X3, X5, Z4
(Models with inline 6-cylinder engine)
Issue Date: 10/23/2023

The solution says replace the four bolts... I hope it's a bit more than that considering all that goes into the repair and replace. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 12, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available.

[BIG_KID]

I just received my recall notice today.
190,000 trouble free miles.

No fix as of yet.

When the fix is available, I’m afraid if I get this done then 100 miles later then boom, sorry can’t help ya

Then what about my non leaking valve cover gasket that will start leaking when they warp the valve cover when they replace just the gasket….

[richardodn]

This sounds like a redo of a recall from 2014 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/201...4V176-3214.pdf

[BIG_KID]

So it’s a recall for the recall
Anyway to tell if mine had the recall done before ?
Thanks

[Subydayo]

Originally Posted by BIG_KID

So it’s a recall for the recall
Anyway to tell if mine had the recall done before ?
Thanks

Just type in your VIN. Before only "a certain number cars were affected" and then there was a ten year warranty, and now they are recalling the rest that weren't initially recalled.

[richardodn]

I am curious as to why it's the N52 but only from 2010 onward.

[deyrag]

I would guess it is probably a bad batch of parts that they eventually traced to a certain period of time where they did not catch all of the affected ones initially.
similar with Audi 3.0 camshafts in 2002 that had defective hardening causing cam lobes to wear or saab head bolts that stretched too much causing head gasket leaks

[BIG_KID]

Anyone got their second notice that the bolts are ready yet…

[deyrag]

Still no notification that they are ready, everyone else still waiting too?

[BIG_KID]

Originally Posted by deyrag

Still no notification that they are ready, everyone else still waiting too?

Yup, I think you and me are the only ones…

[deyrag]

tempted to just buy the parts and do it myself

[Subydayo]

I didn't get the second notification. I reached out to BMW a few weeks ago and they had a customer service rep call me. They just reiterated that they can't do anything until the next notification comes out. Basically BMW needs to make sure dealers have all the parts they need to get the job done, and when that happens they can send out the second notice.

[Hellshalfacre]

Originally Posted by deyrag

tempted to just buy the parts and do it myself

From my limited search, these are "unobtainium" for the time being. There are a few sites which list them for sale but once an order is placed they will email immediately stating that they are back-ordered/out of stock. This was the case with the three vendors I tried. The BMW parts desk has them, but they can't be released with out a warranty claim at the moment. When I went to the parts desk the rep showed me his screen with "do not sell" annotated next to the PN.
It's a fairly uncommon thread size and pitch which makes sourcing a fit-form-function replacement nearly impossible. But if you have better luck, definitely post back.

[deyrag]

Just got notification to schedule an appointment for the warranty work.

[BIG_KID]

Originally Posted by deyrag

Just got notification to schedule an appointment for the warranty work.

Can you post your notification please

[tracer bullet]

I'd like to see it as well!

I had the recall on my 135i quite a while back, I had no issues but they did say a few bolts were indeed loose.

[deyrag]

it came to my wife, i think it was either a text or voicemail from the dealer.

[BIG_KID]

Originally Posted by deyrag

it came to my wife, i think it was either a text or voicemail from the dealer.

Hmmm, I figured it woulda been an actual letter in the mail like the PCV valve recall….

[Subydayo]

Originally Posted by BIG_KID

Hmmm, I figured it woulda been an actual letter in the mail like the PCV valve recall….

I think it should be, that dealer just sounds like they're on top of their stuff.