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      11-24-2020, 12:34 PM   #1
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Delivery Stop: X3M & X4M Connecting Rod Bearings

Not sure if anyone else has seen this but I figured I would go ahead and post it.

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      11-24-2020, 12:46 PM   #2
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I believe my car is a 9/19 build. It didn't show up needing a recall just last week during break-in service. Crossing fingers.....
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      11-24-2020, 12:47 PM   #3
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I believe my car is a 9/19 build. It didn't show up needing a recall just last week during break-in service. Crossing fingers.....
Thats cause they haven't initiated a recall
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      11-24-2020, 12:47 PM   #4
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Crap. 20-Nov-2019 production date on my X3M. I wonder if all cars in this range are subject to the issue or just select ones. As this isn't an actual recall not sure if we will get notified or if we will have to wait until our next service to find out if we are affected.
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      11-24-2020, 12:49 PM   #5
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Most likely will have to wait until next service to be notified. Mine falls into that range as well 10/19. Sucks.
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      11-24-2020, 12:51 PM   #6
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Thanks for the heads up.

My X3MC falls within those build dates as mine was an August build.

Maybe a daft question but with this affect UK cars too?

Thanks again.
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      11-24-2020, 12:57 PM   #7
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Thanks for the heads up.

My X3MC falls within those build dates as mine was an August build.

Maybe a daft question but with this affect UK cars too?

Thanks again.
Actually came from a f97 UK facebook page, so yep!
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      11-24-2020, 01:02 PM   #8
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Actually came from a f97 UK facebook page, so yep!
that’s a huge fucking procedure too.
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      11-24-2020, 01:03 PM   #9
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Thanks for the heads up.

My X3MC falls within those build dates as mine was an August build.

Maybe a daft question but with this affect UK cars too?

Thanks again.
All cars built in SC so it wouldn't matter where your car is now. Usually in situations like this if it's a bad part, the part was more than likely used in every car during those timeframes. But obviously not all parts would necessarily be bad. Bmw would probably not even know the extent only that there are some failures. If it's a bad process it could be limited to a single line or station. If there's multiple of these then we might not all be affected.

Basically bmw is waiting to see the extent before initiating a recall. They may try to blanket repair any that haven't been sold yet. Not sure since it'd be an extensive process. Also I doubt there's many pre 11/19 still around that haven't sold. Most of the 2020s out there were probably built after this.
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      11-24-2020, 01:06 PM   #10
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I wonder what changed between April and August... or is the bulletin maybe wrong and its for ALL X3M/X4M...

Having suffered connecting rod bearing failure in another vehicle (e92 M3)... I am not interested in going through that again... even if on warranty.

I really hope the retrofit of parts required doesn't leave the engine running like some second hand motor.

Every time I've had major work done on a new engine it sounded and felt a little different and clunkier after Nothing as good as original factory work.
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      11-24-2020, 01:33 PM   #12
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Actually came from a f97 UK facebook page, so yep!
Cheers.

Just another reason to get rid of the car. Worse BMW/car I've owned.

Not impressed for a flagship M Car.

Currently looking at getting into a LCI 540 touring.
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October 28, 2019 -- and on a Monday also!!!!
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      11-24-2020, 01:51 PM   #14
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Mine is in that timeframe as well. I was a Subaru owner in the days of failed bearings that were causing lots of owners rod knock failures and there were plenty of owners documenting issues and most between new and 20k miles. Has anyone had any issues with the S58 to date? I know this forum is a small sample size but you would think that a person or two would have had issues if this was a major problem.
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Oct 7, 2019 production here F98
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Mine is June 06, 2019.
I've got kind of a clacking noise from the engine. But it looks like it comes from the High Pressure Pump, according to my bmw dealer. I've will bring in to the dealer this or next week to check and fix. Lets hope it does not come from the rod bearing.
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Mine is in that timeframe as well. I was a Subaru owner in the days of failed bearings that were causing lots of owners rod knock failures and there were plenty of owners documenting issues and most between new and 20k miles. Has anyone had any issues with the S58 to date? I know this forum is a small sample size but you would think that a person or two would have had issues if this was a major problem.
There's been a few people complaining about their engine sounding like a tractor or diesel. Could be this.
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heard about this. ughhh
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heard about this. ughhh
Also there's another stop-sale for a tank ventilation issue
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f97 and f98 are new gen cars with a new gen motor, these are expected...
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f97 and f98 are new gen cars with a new gen motor, these are expected...
What a positive outlook you have. The issues are piling up tho. My car is at the dealership more than my house.
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What a positive outlook you have. The issues are piling up tho. My car is at the dealership more than my house.
LOL it's a car, shit happens. Life goes on.
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