G80 G82 G83 Engine (S58) Main Bearing Shell Recall / Stop Sale

kjx · 10-26-2021, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vj123

BMW would take the hassle free route considering the nightmare of opening engines in their dealerships for rework. Yes it will be expensive option but they can reuse the engines by reworking them in the factory anyways. Its the expense involved with logistics which isnt much considering the bigger picture.

Reworked engines will not go into new cars but will likely sit around for any warranty issues with other cars requiring a ‘new’ engine. If they do the recall in stages, the engines pulled from cars not delivered may go to the cars already delivered.

Celestion · 10-26-2021, 12:44 PM

My car has a production date of 9/23, and I am still flagged with the recall.

Mjanisse · 10-26-2021, 04:10 PM

For whatever it's worth my car is no longer flagged for the recall/enhancement. Confirmed with BMW Genius and SA at Center BMW in So. Calif. today. It was still showing as of yesterday. I was told as BMW narrows down the affected vehicles they are releasing Vins from the list daily. They could not confirm engine swaps but did state "parts are being dispatched to dealers" but no official bulletin on the repair. Thanks for all the information. This forum sure helps tame the craziness with all of the mixed messaging.

KnightedBMW · 10-26-2021, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mjanisse

For whatever it's worth my car is no longer flagged for the recall/enhancement. Confirmed with BMW Genius and SA at Center BMW in So. Calif. today. It was still showing as of yesterday. I was told as BMW narrows down the affected vehicles they are releasing Vins from the list daily. They could not confirm engine swaps but did state "parts are being dispatched to dealers" but no official bulletin on the repair. Thanks for all the information. This forum sure helps tame the craziness with all of the mixed messaging.

So I just called Genius and they confirmed there are no open recalls on my vehicle. Mine was impacted yesterday, so I'll take this as a sign of good news, but I'm still not confident.

I am bringing my car in for the 1200 mile break in tomorrow, so maybe I'll find out more then.

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

So I just called Genius and they confirmed there are no open recalls on my vehicle. Mine was impacted yesterday, so I'll take this as a sign of good news, but I'm still not confident.

I am bringing my car in for the 1200 mile break in tomorrow, so maybe I'll find out more then.

Welp, genius was wrong (shocker). Saw it on my SA’s screen this am. My car is still showing the recall/stop sale.

He stated they have no information on it other than what we already know. He didn’t want to speculate on a fix and said it’s still possible my VIN could fall off, but BMW hasn’t communicated much to them.

Figured it was too good to be true.

LukeM15 · 10-27-2021, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

Welp, genius was wrong (shocker). Saw it on my SA’s screen this am. My car is still showing the recall/stop sale.

He stated they have no information on it other than what we already know. He didn’t want to speculate on a fix and said it’s still possible my VIN could fall off, but BMW hasn’t communicated much to them.

Figured it was too good to be true.

So, they let you drive off or no?

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by LukeM15

So, they let you drive off or no?

SA told me my car will be ready around lunchtime so I'm assuming that means I can take it home. When I asked him about the recall he started nodding before I even mentioned what I was referring to.

As others have stated, it doesn't appear BMW is requiring cars in customers' possession to be stolen away from them.

Seems like I'll be taking it home, but will report back later today.

DataNerd · 10-27-2021, 09:04 AM

Was just informed by my CA that my car, 7.28.21 production, is no longer flagged for the bearing issue.

Mjanisse · 10-27-2021, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

Welp, genius was wrong (shocker). Saw it on my SA’s screen this am. My car is still showing the recall/stop sale.

He stated they have no information on it other than what we already know. He didn’t want to speculate on a fix and said it’s still possible my VIN could fall off, but BMW hasn’t communicated much to them.

Figured it was too good to be true.

Sorry to hear as my situation is similar to yours (Dropped off list yesterday). Taking my car in for break-in service early next week. Is your car still showing on UK site?

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mjanisse

Sorry to hear as my situation is similar to yours (Dropped off list yesterday). Taking my car in for break-in service early next week. Is your car still showing on UK site?

No; it does not show on the UK site. I don't believe any US cars show on it anymore.

Lexura · 10-27-2021, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

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Originally Posted by Mjanisse

Sorry to hear as my situation is similar to yours (Dropped off list yesterday). Taking my car in for break-in service early next week. Is your car still showing on UK site?

No; it does not show on the UK site. I don't believe any US cars show on it anymore.

FYI, Alex Bond's recall tool is now throwing an error code

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

SA told me my car will be ready around lunchtime so I'm assuming that means I can take it home. When I asked him about the recall he started nodding before I even mentioned what I was referring to.

As others have stated, it doesn't appear BMW is requiring cars in customers' possession to be stolen away from them.

Seems like I'll be taking it home, but will report back later today.

Update: got my car back.

Vic55 · 10-27-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

Welp, genius was wrong (shocker). Saw it on my SA’s screen this am. My car is still showing the recall/stop sale.

He stated they have no information on it other than what we already know. He didn’t want to speculate on a fix and said it’s still possible my VIN could fall off, but BMW hasn’t communicated much to them.

Figured it was too good to be true.

I thought I told you too?

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

I thought I told you too?

Vic55 you did, but others were saying things were changing day to day, so I called genius the day after you told me. Doesn't matter since genius is inept as usual.

Much appreciated again!

Vic55 · 10-27-2021, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

Vic55 you did, but others were saying things were changing day to day, so I called genius the day after you told me. Doesn't matter since genius is inept as usual.

Much appreciated again!

Oh my bad, glad you have your car at least.

KnightedBMW · 10-27-2021, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Vic55

Oh my bad, glad you have your car at least.

For now...

Thanks.

Wh4rfR4t · 10-27-2021, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KnightedBMW

For now...

Thanks.

Took the car in for break in service today. Was flagged for this recall and they let me drive away.

Alex_Bond · 10-27-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexura

FYI, Alex Bond's recall tool is now throwing an error code

BMW changed keys again. Fixed.

Wh4rfR4t · 10-27-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex_Bond

BMW changed keys again. Fixed.

Can you lead me in the direction of this recall tool, i have never heard of it.

mgokev · 10-27-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Wh4rfR4t

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Originally Posted by Alex_Bond

BMW changed keys again. Fixed.

Can you lead me in the direction of this recall tool, i have never heard of it.

https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

Dr. Ice · 10-27-2021, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jailonacs99

That's exactly what I'm worried about. So far UK site is clear for me, but I'll keep checking for a bit to see if anything changes. I had a July 17th production date.

Mine was produced the same day. Nothing on U.S. site yet.

uncboysetsfire · 10-27-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mgokev

https://bmw-recall-tool.netlify.app

Does the tool still not show the bearing stop sale/recall?

10-26-2021, 12:44 PM	#772
Celestion Lieutenant 250 Rep 468 Posts Drives: '22 M3 Comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	My car has a production date of 9/23, and I am still flagged with the recall.
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Mjanisse Enlisted Member 10 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lancaster, Ca iTrader: (0)	For whatever it's worth my car is no longer flagged for the recall/enhancement. Confirmed with BMW Genius and SA at Center BMW in So. Calif. today. It was still showing as of yesterday. I was told as BMW narrows down the affected vehicles they are releasing Vins from the list daily. They could not confirm engine swaps but did state "parts are being dispatched to dealers" but no official bulletin on the repair. Thanks for all the information. This forum sure helps tame the craziness with all of the mixed messaging.
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DataNerd Private First Class 95 Rep 119 Posts Drives: F80 M3 (sold). G80 M3C Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TPA iTrader: (1)	Was just informed by my CA that my car, 7.28.21 production, is no longer flagged for the bearing issue.
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