Recall: Vanos Adjuster (2011 SDrive 30i)

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Wed May 22, 2024 7:00 pm

BMW have just sent me an early notification of a recall for a faulty Vanos adjuster that could put the car into limp mode (and perhaps
damage the engine). My car is a 2011 SDrive 30i (N52). I imagine others will also be getting these. The letter doesn't indicate exactly which models are affected.

I'm pleasantly surprised that they're contacting owners of a 13 year old car

B21 · Post by **B21** » Wed May 22, 2024 7:10 pm

I believe they were N52 between 2009 and 2012 ish..

In the US this has been 'grinding on' for some time!

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Wed May 22, 2024 8:18 pm

There was about 9 years ago a vanos bolt recall on a small number of UK cars. Try Dvla recall site. They did list affected vins.

mholt1995 · Post by **mholt1995** » Wed May 22, 2024 8:59 pm

Kevin wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 7:00 pm BMW have just sent me an early notification of a recall for a faulty Vanos adjuster that could put the car into limp mode (and perhaps
damage the engine). My car is a 2011 SDrive 30i (N52). I imagine others will also be getting these. The letter doesn't indicate exactly which models are affected.

I'm pleasantly surprised that they're contacting owners of a 13 year old car

Had this through the post today too!

Baza · Post by **Baza** » Wed May 22, 2024 9:35 pm

Yes me to

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Wed May 22, 2024 10:14 pm

My colleagues car was a 2011 23i, called back 9 years ago. My 2009 23i wasn't affected.
Perhaps they are expanding the call back.

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Thu May 23, 2024 11:52 am

flybobbie wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 10:14 pm My colleagues car was a 2011 23i, called back 9 years ago. My 2009 23i wasn't affected.
Perhaps they are expanding the call back.

I think they must be, as the Mrs 2010 23i had the same letter… how much disassembly is required? Wondering if this will mean a free cam cover gasket replacement??

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:01 pm

True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 11:52 am
flybobbie wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 10:14 pm My colleagues car was a 2011 23i, called back 9 years ago. My 2009 23i wasn't affected.
Perhaps they are expanding the call back.
I think they must be, as the Mrs 2010 23i had the same letter… how much disassembly is required? Wondering if this will mean a free cam cover gasket replacement??

Yes..

True-Blue · Post by **True-Blue** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:07 pm

B21 wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 12:01 pm
True-Blue wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 11:52 am
flybobbie wrote: ↑Wed May 22, 2024 10:14 pm My colleagues car was a 2011 23i, called back 9 years ago. My 2009 23i wasn't affected.
Perhaps they are expanding the call back.
Happy days, not leaking, but a new fresh one won’t hurt

I think they must be, as the Mrs 2010 23i had the same letter… how much disassembly is required? Wondering if this will mean a free cam cover gasket replacement??
Yes..

javis20 · Post by **javis20** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:37 pm

Is this the Vanos bolt recall that's been going on forever? I was told mine was done back in 2013.

B21 · Post by **B21** » Thu May 23, 2024 12:43 pm

javis20 wrote: ↑Thu May 23, 2024 12:37 pm Is this the Vanos bolt recall that's been going on forever? I was told mine was done back in 2013.

Yes

jenniferlouise · Post by **jenniferlouise** » Thu May 23, 2024 3:28 pm

And I thought I was special… another 23i (2010) with same letter. Always like something for free tho.

Oilyfingers · Post by **Oilyfingers** » Thu May 23, 2024 3:55 pm

My 2010 2.3 had the recall done last week.
I did not get a letter, I just phoned the nearest dealer and they did the job with no fuss.
Took them about 4 hrs

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Thu May 23, 2024 4:05 pm

Wayo11 - same engine!
Got to be worth you enquiring at least.

PointedMarlin · Post by **PointedMarlin** » Thu May 23, 2024 4:42 pm

Got mine today as well 23i

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