Fuel Pump Recall!

MG 228i · 06-03-2015, 02:24 PM

So what if the fuel pump fails on the freeway,
car shuts off, and I ram into the person in front of me...

shark715 · 06-03-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MG 228i

So what if the fuel pump fails on the freeway,
car shuts off, and I ram into the person in front of me...

You probably don't need to worry about that happening. Much more likely you will get rammed from behind after your engine stalls :-)

Pyewacket69 · 06-03-2015, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MG 228i

So what if the fuel pump fails on the freeway,
car shuts off, and I ram into the person in front of me...

Most vehicles slow down in the event of a fuel pump failure.

I'm pretty sure lots of owners would prefer faulty fuel pumps if they actually boosted the car's speed...

tnk210 · 06-04-2015, 12:29 AM

Got my notice today, also just says to wait as they are not ready yet.

DanG · 06-17-2015, 04:17 PM

My BMW has started stalling on a cold startup. It has always started on the second try.

I am going in on July 7th. I guess we will see if I need a new fuel pump.

rich8566 · 06-21-2015, 05:26 PM

I have not had any issues - M235i w/ Feb 2014 build date.

3.0L · 06-21-2015, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MG 228i

So what if the fuel pump fails on the freeway,
car shuts off, and I ram into the person in front of me...

We could do "What if's" forever.

Perhaps you should retain a lawyer until your fuel pump gets replaced.

mfourn20 · 06-22-2015, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

My BMW has started stalling on a cold startup. It has always started on the second try.

I am going in on July 7th. I guess we will see if I need a new fuel pump.

My 228 did the same this morning. Rough start w/immediate stall, fired right up on second attempt.

Killramos · 06-22-2015, 12:05 PM

Mine almost stalled on startup the other day. Seems to be a cold start thing if i throw it into gear to quickly.

Gunna keep an eye on it and if it becomes regular I'm taking it in.

DanG · 07-10-2015, 09:36 AM

Took mine in for stumbling and once in a while dying on cold startup.

Long story short, I have a new fuel pump and reprogrammed car.

The car did store a flexray fault.

Luftwaffe1O1 · 08-04-2015, 11:46 PM

So what is the deal? I know my car is in the affected production range (feb 2014) but no notice yet. Is there another criteria here?

DanG · 08-05-2015, 10:19 AM

The notices went out several weeks ago. Have your dealer check your vin for the recall.

Boneman · 08-05-2015, 03:23 PM

I spoke with BMW USA today and the recall is vin specific. My build date was 2/20/2014 but evidently not involved.

SteveInfante · 08-05-2015, 03:37 PM

I'm going to go and have them look mine up as soon as it hits the shores of the US and I pick it up. March 2014 build date. 228 though.

sstarrx3 · 08-06-2015, 10:14 AM

Mine is a January 14 build date, but I have not received a letter...so since it is Vin specific... I imagine mine is not on the Vin list.

DanG · 08-06-2015, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sstarrx3

Mine is a January 14 build date, but I have not received a letter...so since it is Vin specific... I imagine mine is not on the Vin list.

While it "vin specific" all F22 in the build range are suppose to be in the recall. I'd be very surprised that a January 2014 build is excluded.

Iceman51sn · 08-06-2015, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

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Originally Posted by sstarrx3

Mine is a January 14 build date, but I have not received a letter...so since it is Vin specific... I imagine mine is not on the Vin list.

While it "vin specific" all F22 in the build range are suppose to be in the recall. I'd be very surprised that a January 2014 build is excluded.

Mine had 12/13 build date, they checked the VIN and turns out it didnt need a new pump.

Scott2414 · 08-06-2015, 03:25 PM

I had mine replaced 2 weeks ago. Received the notice in the mail and had a new pump 5 days later. My new issue is what they believe is excess body sealant melting inside the hood, dripping and pooling at front of engine compartment. Dripped out and down headlights. They escalated and all I got was bmw was aware and no fix but to clean it and it should eventually stop. Not entirely pleased with that answer but willing to see if it continues.

sstarrx3 · 08-07-2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

While it "vin specific" all F22 in the build range are suppose to be in the recall. I'd be very surprised that a January 2014 build is excluded.

I have yet to get a notice. They know where I live because I get plenty of other BMW mail from them.

sstarrx3 · 08-07-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DanG

While it "vin specific" all F22 in the build range are suppose to be in the recall. I'd be very surprised that a January 2014 build is excluded.

I actually just called BMW and they said my VIN was not part of the fuel pump recall, so it must be VIN specific. I have a base model so maybe that has something to do with it.

Pray for Mojo · 08-07-2015, 02:02 PM

I received the recall notice a month or so ago and now the car has started stumbling on cold starts. Will be booking mine in soon to take care of it.

MG 228i · 08-10-2015, 11:31 AM

Dropped my car off on Saturday and will be picking it up today.
Been driving a 328d around.

I forgot to tell them not to wash the car.
I'm hoping the swirls aren't too bad

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06-04-2015, 12:29 AM	#114
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06-17-2015, 04:17 PM	#115
DanG Major General 10682 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	My BMW has started stalling on a cold startup. It has always started on the second try. I am going in on July 7th. I guess we will see if I need a new fuel pump.
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rich8566 Major 609 Rep 1,124 Posts Drives: M2 + Z-4 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M235i [0.00]	I have not had any issues - M235i w/ Feb 2014 build date. __________________ Current: 2017 ///M2 manual 2004 E85 Z-4 manual
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Killramos Captain 312 Rep 862 Posts Drives: '19 M2 '21 X5 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (1) Garage List 2021 BMW X5 40i [0.00] 2019 BMW M2 Competi ... [0.00]	Mine almost stalled on startup the other day. Seems to be a cold start thing if i throw it into gear to quickly. Gunna keep an eye on it and if it becomes regular I'm taking it in.
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DanG Major General 10682 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	Took mine in for stumbling and once in a while dying on cold startup. Long story short, I have a new fuel pump and reprogrammed car. The car did store a flexray fault.
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Luftwaffe1O1 Lieutenant 230 Rep 555 Posts Drives: M235i, 2000 Z3 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	So what is the deal? I know my car is in the affected production range (feb 2014) but no notice yet. Is there another criteria here? __________________
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08-05-2015, 10:19 AM	#122
DanG Major General 10682 Rep 6,937 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 AW DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [7.68]	The notices went out several weeks ago. Have your dealer check your vin for the recall.
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Boneman Private First Class 64 Rep 199 Posts Drives: M235i alpine white on black Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 m235i [9.00] 2014 m235i [0.00]	I spoke with BMW USA today and the recall is vin specific. My build date was 2/20/2014 but evidently not involved.
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08-06-2015, 10:14 AM	#125
sstarrx3 Captain 106 Rep 855 Posts Drives: 2014 228i Mineral White/Terra Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Concord, NC iTrader: (0)	Mine is a January 14 build date, but I have not received a letter...so since it is Vin specific... I imagine mine is not on the Vin list.
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Scott2414 New Member 36 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Central Ohio iTrader: (0)	I had mine replaced 2 weeks ago. Received the notice in the mail and had a new pump 5 days later. My new issue is what they believe is excess body sealant melting inside the hood, dripping and pooling at front of engine compartment. Dripped out and down headlights. They escalated and all I got was bmw was aware and no fix but to clean it and it should eventually stop. Not entirely pleased with that answer but willing to see if it continues.
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Pray for Mojo Major 430 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I received the recall notice a month or so ago and now the car has started stumbling on cold starts. Will be booking mine in soon to take care of it.
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08-10-2015, 11:31 AM	#132
MG 228i First Lieutenant 156 Rep 349 Posts Drives: Z4 m40i, 340i 6MT, i3S Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Dropped my car off on Saturday and will be picking it up today. Been driving a 328d around. I forgot to tell them not to wash the car. I'm hoping the swirls aren't too bad
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