BMW '09-11 E9x Faulty Vanos Bolts

If you have a BMW e-9x from years 2009-2011 you may indeed have these faulty Vanos bolts like I have. BMW did a recall but left out the e91 Sports Wagon from the recall. I'm filing a complaint with the NHTSA and this video explains why. The faulty bolts require replacing with part BMW #11368602263.


The NHTSA recall is #14V-176. The BMW recall service bulletin is# SI B11 07 14. Ironically, the e91 sports wagon is listed in the service bulletin but neither BMW service centers, nor BMW NA ever contacted 2009--20011 e91 owners like me about this serious safety recall. Contact NHTSA via their hotline: 1-888-327-4236


My vehicle never thru a code except for the SES (Service Engine Soon) light. The symptoms were a rattling exhaust Vanos at idle and a loud whistling noise. I opened the N52k engine up right away and this is what I found.


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