06 Factory Defect

Swampwood · 10-15-2011, 04:06 PM

Has BMW taken responsibilty for the Defective head bolts/Design flaw in the 06 325i's yet?
Around here, I just get the can't help ya, It'll cost $6000 to fix them both.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicle...nt/index.xhtml

lucius · 10-15-2011, 05:14 PM

Do all 06's do this?

fdriller9 · 10-15-2011, 06:18 PM

I think there is a revised bolt....different material. I'm not 100% on that though.

bumere90 · 10-15-2011, 09:39 PM

Head bolts ??

iNinja · 10-15-2011, 09:57 PM

They haven't. I gave BMW NA call about my broken Valve and Head bolts and they basically told me tough luck.

yakev724 · 10-15-2011, 10:05 PM

DIY

Swampwood · 10-15-2011, 11:23 PM

I heard they start poppin at 55000. My wifes went at 60000, Mine at 90000.

If it's got you please file a complaint here for starters http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicle...nt/index.xhtml

I'm still trying to find a way to make an impact and, have Them fix their Defect.

Swampwood · 10-15-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by iNinja

They haven't. I gave BMW NA call about my broken Valve and Head bolts and they basically told me tough luck.

Same here.. $3000 please

scoffman · 12-01-2011, 12:31 PM

I am an investigator with the law firm of Meyer Wilson. We are investigating a case regarding an alleged manufacturing defect resulting in frequent breakage of head bolts in certain BMWs. If you have experienced this issue, and would like to assist or learn more about our investigation, please contact me at 614-384-7030 or scoffman@meyerwilson.com.

TroyDeJ · 12-01-2011, 12:35 PM

look how long it took to make bmw take responsibility for the HPFP problem and that was MUCH more common than the head blot issue. chances are nothing will ever be done unfortunetly

luster · 12-01-2011, 12:41 PM

i agree with troy, its not as widespread an issue as you would think. and the fact it happens outside of standard warranty, they will never acknowledge it.

you might get a slight discount as goodwill, but it wont be anything to call home about.

Chriztofor · 12-01-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scoffman

I am an investigator with the law firm of Meyer Wilson. We are investigating a case regarding an alleged manufacturing defect resulting in frequent breakage of head bolts in certain BMWs. If you have experienced this issue, and would like to assist or learn more about our investigation, please contact me at 614-384-7030 or scoffman@meyerwilson.com.

Start by reading this thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ken+head+bolts

Good luck!

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Swampwood New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Two 06 325is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	06 Factory Defect Has BMW taken responsibilty for the Defective head bolts/Design flaw in the 06 325i's yet? Around here, I just get the can't help ya, It'll cost $6000 to fix them both. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicle...nt/index.xhtml Last edited by Swampwood; 10-15-2011 at 11:26 PM..
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lucius Second Lieutenant 204 Rep 288 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	Do all 06's do this?
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fdriller9 Banned 254 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	I think there is a revised bolt....different material. I'm not 100% on that though.
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iNinja Private First Class 8 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06' E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (2)	They haven't. I gave BMW NA call about my broken Valve and Head bolts and they basically told me tough luck.
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Swampwood New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Two 06 325is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	I heard they start poppin at 55000. My wifes went at 60000, Mine at 90000. If it's got you please file a complaint here for starters http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/Vehicle...nt/index.xhtml I'm still trying to find a way to make an impact and, have Them fix their Defect.
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scoffman Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	I am an investigator with the law firm of Meyer Wilson. We are investigating a case regarding an alleged manufacturing defect resulting in frequent breakage of head bolts in certain BMWs. If you have experienced this issue, and would like to assist or learn more about our investigation, please contact me at 614-384-7030 or scoffman@meyerwilson.com.
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TroyDeJ Banned 82 Rep 984 Posts Drives: around aimlessly Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	look how long it took to make bmw take responsibility for the HPFP problem and that was MUCH more common than the head blot issue. chances are nothing will ever be done unfortunetly
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luster Major 57 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: e90, e88 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney AU, NJ US, TST HK iTrader: (21)	i agree with troy, its not as widespread an issue as you would think. and the fact it happens outside of standard warranty, they will never acknowledge it. you might get a slight discount as goodwill, but it wont be anything to call home about.
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